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5 Design Tricks Stylish New Yorkers Do in Their Small Apartments That Everyone Else Should Be Copying

With a creative approach, space-restricted apartments can be just as functional and stylish as larger homes

Livingetc · Aug 17

Which Kitchen Countertop Material Is Best? Your Options, Rated for Practicality and Style by Interior Designers

Beautiful, durable, or brilliantly low-maintenance? Designers weigh up the pros and cons of the most popular kitchen countertop materials to help you find the surface that works hardest for your space.

Livingetc · Aug 17

This John Lewis Potting Table Is Made From an Unexpectedly Chic Material That Feels Cool and ‘Wabi Sabi’

A potting table is a must-have for any keen gardener, but they aren’t always the most aesthetically pleasing. This galvanized steel design from John Lewis is totally swoon-worthy

Livingetc · Aug 17

A Hudson's Bay Blanket Might Have Been The Starting Point For This Lakeside Home — But There's Not a Cabin-Core Cliche in Sight

Designed to emulate the vibe of a cabin, this home near Lake Michigan harnesses the adventurous spirit of life outdoors

Livingetc · Aug 16

Rooms That Give 'Big City Energy' — Sorry, Small Towns, but This Is How Designers Bring Urban Sophistication to Their Most Metropolitan Schemes

Six designers share their insights on how to create sleek schemes that also have plenty of personality — even when you're working with a blank canvas

Livingetc · Aug 16

7 Unexpectedly Design-y Things to See Around the 'Pearl of West Africa' — Picked by a Local Creative Duo Inspired by Its Architecture, Art, and Craft

Toluwalase Rufai and Sandia Nassila, co-founders of Salù Iwadi Studio, capture the inspiration oozing from the streets of Dakar, Senegal

Livingetc · Aug 16

Okay, Should a Rug Be Lighter or Darker Than Your Floors? Here's What Designer's Say for Achieving the Most Cohesive Space

There is no hard and fast rule, but considering your room as a whole will always make the decision process easier

Livingetc · Aug 16

Patterned Quilts Are the Underutilized Heroes of Bed Styling Right Now — Here's How to Do It, and the Styles That Work

Designers love this cozy finishing touch that makes your bed feel more intentionally styled

Livingetc · Aug 15

5 Ways to Fake Interesting Architectural Details With Paint When Your Home Is Just a Boring, Featureless Box

These clever paint techniques prove there's no need to retrofit architectural details in order to add more character to your home

Livingetc · Aug 15

4 Ways Designers Make a Narrow Garden Feel Twice As Wide — "I Like to Create a Sense of Journey," Says One Expert

Designers reveal the clever layout, planting and perspective tricks they use to make narrow gardens feel dramatically wider

Livingetc · Aug 15