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Kylie Jenner's Viral 'Jeweled' Birthday Cake Is an Unexpected Sign of One of the Next Big Interior Moments, According to a Trend Forecaster

A (largely inedible) birthday cake isn't the design inspiration we thought we'd be taking this week, but it may just be a harbinger for trends to come

Livingetc · Aug 12

This Surprising Color Combination Is Becoming a Huge Trend in 2026 — It Feels Modern, Balanced, and Brings a Happy Feel to Homes, too

Walls, windows, decor, or dressing — this color pairing will work almost anywhere *and* look stylish

Livingetc · May 13

4 Nostalgic Colors That Are Making a Comeback in Modern Design — "For 2026, That Means Shades That Feel Quieter and More Sincere," Experts Say

Avocado green? Millennial pink? These evocative colors each have their place in modern design

Livingetc · Mar 9

Pantone Just Announced Its Most Unexpected Color of the Year Yet — A Trend Forecaster From the Institute Explains Why 'Cloud Dancer' Is Right for 2026's Interiors

Trend forecaster Jane Boddy, European Creative Director for Pantone, offers Livingetc some exclusive insight on how Cloud Dancer reflects the year to come

Livingetc · Dec 4, 2025

Understanding Warm vs Cool Colors Is the Easiest Way to Prevent Interior Schemes From Feeling Flat — Here's How Designers Do It

There are ways to blend the two types of tones, but you need to know what they are and how to use them first

Livingetc · Oct 29, 2025

After 25 Years, Do We Now Know Exactly What Color Coldplay's 'Yellow' Is? How a Pantone Expert Brought This Song to Life Through Color

What kind of yellow does Coldplay's most famous song bring to mind? Pantone and Livingetc's color expert Jane Boddy has plotted it out, line by line, for a new installation at Wembley Park

Livingetc · Aug 22, 2025

Here's How to Coordinate Paint Colors Throughout Your Home, so That It Looks Cohesive, Curated, but Still Creative

A home's color palette doesn't need to be rigid, but it should be planned

Livingetc · Jul 19, 2025

I'm a 'Color Forecaster', Here's What That Actually Means, and How I Predict the Future of How You'll Decorate Your Home

Working with Pantone and WGSN, Jane Boddy has helped divine the trends in color that end up as the wall colors we paint with, the sofas we sit on, and more. Here's how

Livingetc · May 29, 2025

Style Pulse AW25 — Livingetc's Biannual Report on the Designs, Materials, Colors, and Shapes Set to Be Leading Interiors Next Season

Taking a global point of view and drawing from fashion, culture, and beyond, our forecast is your ultimate tool for understanding what's next in design

Livingetc · Feb 26, 2025

'It turns ordinary moments into sensory experiences' – a colour theorist's verdict on Pantone's Colour of the Year

The PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse is a soft brown hue that evokes the warmth of coffee, chocolate and cocoa

Wallpaper · Dec 5, 2024