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This Open Clothes Rail Idea Is the Perfect Storage for a Guest Bedroom If You Don't Want People Rooting Around In Your Wardrobes

Don't let your guests live out of their suitcases this festive season. These clothing rails will be the star of your guest room, and here's why

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5 Things That Are Causing Serious Clutter in Your Home in the Run Up to Christmas, and How to Deal With Them

Wondering where the visual traffic is coming from? These culprits are worth checking out...

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5 ‘Outstanding’ Kitchen Knives That This Michelin-Starred Chef Would Actually Recommend — They “Combine Design Elegance With Exceptional Function”

"A chef's knife is the heartbeat of my kitchen," says Petros Dimas, Domes Resorts executive chef and Makris Restaurants chef patron. Here are some standouts you can count on for precision, balance, and responsiveness

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4 Places You Should Never, Ever Hang a Mirror in Your Home — On Careful Reflection by Interior Designers

Mirrors contribute both form and function to a space, but when misplaced, they can end up distracting rather than elevating

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This Tiny Parisian Apartment Uses Every Trick in the Book to Make Small Space Living Work — While Providing a Masterclass in Characterful Minimalism

To many, a 24-square-meter home may sound like a challenge, but to this designer, it was an invitation to explore her creativity

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5 Types of Poinsettias You Should Know About — So That You Can Find the Most Stylish Ones to Buy for Your Home This Christmas

These beloved Christmas flowers varied in their cultivars, and these are the most beautiful ones to bring home

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I Decorate Christmas Trees for Luxury Hotels for a Living — This Is How You Can Get the 5 Star Look for Your Own Tree at Home

Design specialist and tree decorator David Lawson takes us through his tips and tricks for designing the perfect hotel Christmas tree this festive season

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IKEA Announces Its Color of the Year for 2026, and "It's Like Seeing an Old Friend"

While we wait for it to drop in IKEA stores, here's how to bring this "rebellious" color into your home

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Before and After — You'd Never Guess This Timeless Kitchen Makeover Was Done Using IKEA Cabinets

Aimee Richardson, also known asThe House of Waffle on Instagram, shares her kitchen before and after, and how IKEA changed her perspective on kitchen design

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I've Just Discovered 'Lampshade Diffuser Discs' Are a Thing, and Now I Want Them for Every Fixture in My Home

I need my lamp light at its full potential, and this clever gadget is a god-send

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"It Embodies the Very Essence of Home" — Designer Roisin Lafferty Shares Why 'Irish Green' Is Set to Be the Material of the Year

A frozen landscape of her home country, this enchanting green marble is a point of pride in western Ireland, and we can see why

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What Do the 'Notes' of a Candle Actually Mean? How to Decipher Them, and Use Them to Find a Home Fragrance That You'll Actually Like

You won't have to fake it until you make it once you understand this aspect of scented candles 101

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Wait, There's Such a Thing as a 'Plant Artist' for Your Home? The Plant Daddies Are Taking Over LA, Crafting Living Art for Designers and Celebrities Alike

Dane Jordan, co-founder of the team bringing beautifully styled plants and trees to Los Angeles' best-designed homes, explains what it means to be a 'plant artist' and how they became interior designers' go-to

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The Zeitgeist Edit — The Design Culture Moments That Make Great Talking Points in December, According to the Editor

Here's what our editorial team is talking about this month, from designer panettones to the most aesthetic grocery store you've ever seen in your life

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3 Christmas Tree Styling Mistakes I Really, Really Want You to Know Before You Start Decorating — They're Easy to Avoid If You Do

Have you sat back and relaxed, but feel like something's still not quite right? Here's how to fix what might have gone wrong

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I Asked 9 Interior Designers: "What Are You Asking for for Christmas?" Their Answers Are the Most Stylish Gift Inspiration

From pens and posh paper journals to chic serve-ware and excellent egg holders, these are the designer-approved gifts to give your design-forward friend

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How to Choose Kitchen Appliances That Will Make Life Easier, Look Good, and Won't Date — While Balancing Budget, Style, and Clever Features

The kitchen appliances you select can make or break this space, so here's what the experts had to say about choosing the right products for your needs

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5 Problems With Tiled Backsplashes in Kitchens That No One Ever Talks About

It's not all gloss and glamour — this stylish design has some pretty irritating downfalls, and we're ready to expose them

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How to Make Your Home Smell Like Christmas — 7 Things to Prepare Now so It Feels Festive the Minute Guests Walk Through Your Door

Seasonally scent your space so it carries season's greetings from room to room through the power of fragrance

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IKEA's Surreal New Collection Looks Like It's Designed for Kids — So Why Am I Eyeing a Furry Chair and Cactus Coat Rack for Myself?

Every home needs something a little weird — and IKEA just announced a playful new range that's wonderfully wacky

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In Defence of Pantone's Color of the Year — When Did It Become Cool to Hate on Painting Walls White?

Perhaps the most shocking reveal of a Color of the Year yet, I'm certain Cloud Dancer is going to draw some undeserved criticism from the mob, yet it's all I want to paint my home

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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

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Honestly, Meghan Markle's Christmas Tree Bored Me a Bit, but I Will Be Stealing Her Simple Trick for Making Ornaments Really Sparkle

Just as with the overall theme of her show, Meghan's tree is a testament to the tried and true ways of holiday decorating

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Forget Wicker Tree Skirts — This Iconic Design Brand Just Reinvented the Christmas Tree Base, and Now I Can't Think of Any Other Way to Style One

We swung by the USM x Buchanan Studio "KISS-MAS" takeover at the brand's new London flagship, and trust us, after seeing this collection, you'll never look at your Christmas tree stand the same way again

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Open Shelves vs Wall Cabinets — We've Settled the Debate on Which You Should Pick for Your 2026 Renovation

Choosing the right storage will be the backbone of your kitchen design, and our experts know which style is right for you

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