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What Is Shou Sugi Ban? This Japanese Technique Looks Amazing, but Also Makes Your Timber Finishes So Much More Durable, too

From the process to what it means in the world of design, here is everything you'll want to know about this ancient technique

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Dare I Say It, These Sophisticated, Neutral ‘Waste Sorting Bags’ Might Make You Not Want to Hide Your Recycling Away

Stylish and eco-friendly... these design-forward bin bags are ticking all of our boxes. Who knew recycling could look this good?

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Well, That's Something New — This Designer Put the Homeowner's 100+ Piece Ceramic Collection Across the Ceiling of Their Tiny Apartment's Kitchen

In this Brussels apartment, Eastern European influence is seamlessly interwoven throughout the Belgian setting, and one area stands out the most

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Don't Redecorate Yet! Well, Until You Understand How Dominant and Recessive Colors Work — What You Need to Know About 'Color Saliency'

Understanding — no, *really* understanding — how color works can completely shift not only how your home looks, but feels

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Short on Cabinet Space? You Only Really Need These Two Types of Cocktail Glass to Seem Like a Good Host, an Elite Bartender Tells Me

While I'd love to have cupboards full of highballs, martini glasses, and gin goblets to meet my every entertaining need, it's just not a reality for my small kitchen

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What Colors Make a Room Look Bigger? 5 That Designers Reach for to Make Walls 'Visually Expand'

Color can have a transformative effect on how we perceive spaces — here’s how the experts make small rooms look more expansive

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I'd Never Heard of a 'Lampshade Carrier' Before, but Seemingly They're the Secret to Making Lamps Look More Expensive and Well Put Together

Where can you buy it from and what exactly do these nifty little tools do? We spoke to a designer and homewares expert to find out

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Design, Debated — Can You Put Decorative Ceiling Trim in a Modern Home? And More Importantly, Should You?

Interior designers reveal the trick to making the traditional period detail feel fitting in modern interiors, not a pastiche

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As a Baker, These Are the Oven Features I'm Manifesting for My Next Kitchen (and Now You'll Want Them, too)

Baking aficionados, gather round. These are the clever oven features that every pastry lover deserves in their life

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As a Former 'Skincare Analyst', I’d Never Wash My Face With the Water in London — But This £100 ‘Skincare Filter’ for Bathroom Faucets Could Change My Mind

This might just be the one thing that should prelude your daily skincare routine to set the foundation for healthier living

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These 'Mushroom Lights' Might Be the Most Magical Way to Light Your Garden — Dreamy, Ethereal, and They're Surprisingly Chic, too

It's nice to be able to see, but not always as nice to have to look at outdoor lights — could this be how to hide them in plain sight?

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I'd Written-Off Floral Patterns as 'Too Twee', but How Designers Are Using Them in 2025 Has Me Reconsidering

It's proof that what goes around, comes around... including your grandmother's favorite floral print

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I Just Found This Simple-to-Use Slow Watering System That Basically Turns Your Garden Into a Self-Watering Planter for When You're on Holiday

Nourishing your plants one drip at a time, this system has been made to make your day-to-day gardening tasks a little easier during the summer heat

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Sofas, Walls, Lamps... Why Are We Suddenly Drawing on Everything? The Rise of the 'Anti AI' Design Trend

It's pattern play, but with a little more personality

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The Pipes on My Garden Walls Were an Eyesore — Until I Found These Clever and Stylish Ways to Disguise Them

They may be essential to your home, but that doesn't mean we want to see them, am I right?

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Hold Up, Is 'Biphasic Sleep' the Answer to Sleeping Better in the Summer? Why I'm Taking Up the Midday Nap

Consider your summer siesta expert-approved, so you can now take naps guilt-free in the name of biphasic sleep

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With No Room for a Drying Rack, This Homeowner Found a Pretty 'Hidden' Washing Line That Actually Complements Her Interior Design

Suddenly, leaving your washing out for days doesn't seem so bad

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The World’s Best BBQ Chefs Use This ‘Japanese’ Charcoal to Cook With — Here’s Why It Makes Such a Difference When You Grill

If you're looking to elevate your BBQ game, you need to know about 'binchotan' — a type of charcoal used by top chefs for grilling that enhances flavor and texture of your meat and veg

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I Always Close My Curtains Before I Go on Holiday, But These Security Experts Just Gave Me a Good Reason Why It’s a Bad Idea

From security measures to design elements, the experts spill the tea on why keeping curtains closed might not be the best option

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This 'Manual' ROK Espresso Maker Might Be Power-Free, but It Holds Up Against Its High-Tech Competitors

It's compact, it's stylish, and it seems easy to use — have I just found replacement for the clunky, high-tech machine taking up too much room on your counter?

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I Thought I Didn’t Have Room for a BBQ, Then I Saw This Genius Garden Table That Turns Into a ‘Japanese Grill' and Firepit

This one purchase has singlehandedly turned my tiny garden into the perfect hosting destination, no matter the season

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5 Types of Tropical Houseplants for a Home That Feels Like Summer, All-Year Round

From the ever-intriguing white bird of paradise to the popular monstera, this list will give you an idea of what to bring home in the name of tropical foliage

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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

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My Mom Told Me This Supermarket Herb Is a Brilliant Natural Pest Repellent for Your Outdoor Table — And It Looks Great While Doing It

Did you know that basil repels bugs? A natural and cost-effective repellent that doubles as a cocktail garnish — I'm here for it

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Not Just for Your Suitcase, Here Are 5 Ways You Can Use Your Packing Cubes to Organize Your Home Once Your Holiday Is Over

Instead of letting your packing cubes sit in a cupboard without purpose until your next holiday, these helpful tips will keep them occupied and your space organized

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