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Have You Overfilled Your Open Shelves? Here's the Designer Test for When to Stop, Drop, or Rearrange

"If your eye doesn't know where to look first, you've probably gone a little too far"

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These H&M Rugs Prove You Don’t Need to Spend a Fortune to Make a Room Feel Elevated — According to a Stylist

I’ve rounded up the neutral designs that look far more expensive than they are, and I’d happily use every one of them in a client project

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IKEA's Clever New 'Sofa Table' Can Take Up Virtually Zero Space in Smaller Rooms, and Is Giving Expensive Mid-Century Modern Energy

I'm calling it now: this design will be a future classic for the Scandinavian retailer

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Inside London's Most Refined New Menswear Store, Designed Like an Open Wardrobe

The first collaboration between design studio Tabitha Isobel and fashion label LESTRANGE takes the form of a shop where coffee breaks, vintage armchairs, and retro-fueled joinery invite presence and pause

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Why Designers Are Adding Silver, Not Brass, to Warmer-Toned Interiors — And How to Style Chrome, Nickel, and Stainless Steel for Much-Needed Contrast

Cool metallics are no longer reserved for minimalist interiors. Paired with warmer palettes, they add contrast and a sharper edge without making a room feel cold

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16 Armless Accent Chairs That Feel Deep and Cozy, but That Won't Overwhelm a Small Room

Ready for more seating without encroaching on your layout? Here's how to get comfort, coziness, and style

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5 Easy Additions That Will Make Your Garden Feel Cooler During Hot Weather

If you're hosting al fresco or just making the most of the sunshine, these features will make your time outdoors comfortable

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5 Design Tricks That Keep Homes Cooler in Hot Countries, According to Livingetc's Global Editorial Team

These architectural details and foundational finishing touches are the secret to creating a home that's prepared to weather the rising summers

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The Sun Is Here to Stay, so These 12 Garden Sunloungers That Recline in Comfort Are Worth Investing in Now

From sleek contemporary loungers to timeless wooden designs, these are the reclining garden chairs worth stretching out on this summer

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Painted Walls Are So Basic in 2026 — Here’s What Designers Are Replacing Them With in Bedrooms

Matte paint tends to feel flat, so why not consider alternatives? These six dreamy ideas will make your bedroom look cool, calm, and oh-so contemporary

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3 Things I Just Learned About Brand New Interior Designer Color Trends

At the Livingetc x Little Greene event in New York, designers gathered together to discuss how colors are shifting and what that means for decor

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Sorry If You've Got a White Ceiling, but They're Now Outdated — This Is the One Ceiling Color Designers Wish More People Would Be Brave Enough to Try

It's grounding, calming, and much more visually interesting than white, according to these color experts

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From Icons to IKEA, 16 of the Most Stylish 'Transparent' Furniture Designs That Bring Lightness to Small Spaces — And How to Style Them

Transparent furniture has quietly become one of my favorite tricks for making a room feel brighter, airier, and more spacious — these are the best acrylic, glass, and barely-there designs to shop now

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The Design Barometer for July — What's on the Rise, and What's on the Way Out in Interiors, Culture, and Wellness This Month

In our monthly Zeitgeist Edit, our editor runs through the big stories and moments happening now

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This Furniture Makes a Small Kitchen Work So Much Better — 20 Space-Smart Pieces Worth Investing in for Storage, Surfaces, and More

You don't have to compromise on good design just because your kitchen is short on space. You simply need furniture that's a little smarter about how it uses it

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Forget Bulky Garden Bars and Outdoor Kitchens — The 'Aperitivo Corner' Is the Seating Idea That Makes So Much Sense for Small Gardens

Let this early evening ritual be a reminder that less is often more when it comes to gathering outdoors

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This Designer-Look Marble ‘Bookshelf Lamp’ Was an Instant Sell-Out When First Released — It Will Elevate Even the Tiniest of Spaces

Looking far more expensive than its price tag, Next’s unique portable lamp is now back in stock

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Mango Swirl Is July’s Juiciest Color Crush — These Are the Pieces I’d Use to Bring It Home

Warm, playful, and full of summer energy, Mango Swirl is the accent color that can make a neutral room feel brighter, bolder, and much more interesting

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16 of the Best Slim Storage Designs That Won't Overpower a Small Room

Who says small-space storage has to be a compromise? The right slim designs don’t just organize — they give your room height and effortless style, all without crowding your space

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Exclusive: Yinka Ilori Just Dropped a Collab With Dunelm — This 40-Piece Homeware Collection Might Be the Brand's Most Creative Designs Ever

Inspired by the city and cultures that make up Leicester, where Dunelm began as a market stall back in 1979, the collection is colorful and delightfully affordable

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20 Glass-Fronted Cabinets That Add Extra Storage but Also Help Small Rooms Look Bigger — According to a Stylist

These glass-fronted cabinets keep everything beautifully organized while helping rooms feel lighter, brighter, and more open

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Justina Blakeney Just Launched a Collaboration With Ruggable, Filled With Her Signature Patterns, Palms, and Plenty of Color

Justina Blakeney of Jungalow's new collection is so energizing; it's like works of art for your floor

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5 Summer Tablescaping Trends That Are Easy to Recreate and Will Instantly Elevate Your Hosting This Season

News flash: a central vase of flowers just won't cut it anymore when it comes to dressing a table for guests

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What to Add to a Kitchen Island to Make It Look Like a Stylist Has Staged Your Home

A few thoughtful styling decisions can completely change how your kitchen island looks and, more importantly, how it feels within the room.

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I Wholeheartedly Believe This 'Side Table' Is the Most Versatile Piece of IKEA's Entire Range — Especially for Small Spaces

In reality, it's so, so much more than just a side table

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