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These Genius Decorations for Your Tree Look Great, but Will Also Help an Artificial Tree Smell Like the Real Thing, Without the Hassle of Dropped Pine Needles

With a beautifully life-like faux Christmas tree, all you have to worry about is making it smell like true pine, and these ornaments have you covered

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I Didn't Get the Idea of Layering Rugs to Start With — But These Interior Designer Tricks for Doing It Make So Much Sense

It turns out two rugs often look way better than one

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This Lighting Designer's Golden Rule for the Number of Switch Circuits Per Room Made Me Realize Why My Home Doesn't Feel Cozy

Who knew coziness could be this simple?

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This Drawer Insert Is Probably the Best Looking, Most Functional Way to Store Foil and Film Wrap in Your Kitchen

Say goodbye to wonky tears and cluttered drawers with this genius foil and cling film dispenser, and it looks good, too

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This Underutilized Countertop Looks Great, but "It's Not the Material for Everyone" — The Pros and Cons of Concrete, Explained by a Specialist

From its installation process to its durability factor, here's what you need to know before you consider concrete for your kitchen or bathroom countertops

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'Half Caff' Is the Emerging Coffee Trend for the Perennially Over-Caffeinated, but Can My Espresso Maker Actually Make One?

It might seem like an easy idea to make your own half caff coffee at home, but there are a few hurdles in your way, say coffee experts

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I Tried London's New Michelin-Level Burger Experience — With 'Glou-Glou' Wine Pairings and Vibey Interiors, It Proves Why Even Comfort Food Deserves the Design Treatment

The Soho location of award-winning chef Jordan Bailey's gourmet burger concept, Heard, has just raised the bar for your cheeky meals through daring flavor combinations and sculptural interiors by local studio Superfutures

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18 Powder Rooms by Interior Designers That Are a Masterclass in Styling These Tiny Rooms, Whether You Want a Neutral Sanctuary or Something a Bit Wilder

The Livingetc archives are a treasure trove for design inspiration, and these powder room ideas are straight from the homes of designers and architects

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Think Bouclé Is Overdone? These Are the Just-as Cozy Fabrics the World's Best Designers Are Using Instead

Don't worry, you’re not alone. We asked five design experts for some warm and textural alternatives that feel a little fresher

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13 Trending Kitchen Islands That You'll See in All the Coolest Schemes Next Year

Sleek lines, natural textures, and multifunctional layouts, these island ideas show how this staple is evolving into a showstopping design element

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Create Pockets of Calm By Designing Digital Detox Zones Into Your Home — Advice on How and Where to Focus Your Tech Banishing Efforts

Quit the mindless doomscrolls and make space for quiet, connective moments with these simple tips

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Have We Evolved Beyond Spotlights? Why Designers Aren't Choosing This Lighting Anymore, and Where It Still Comes in Handy

Once a staple in homes, the need, use, and role of spotlights is now, quite literally, under the spotlight. Discover how relevant they are in interiors today

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The Biggest Selling Point of Ruggable's Latest Collection Is a Detail You Won't Even See — But That's the Whole Point

The brand has said bye-bye to fussy grip mats, integrating them into an all-in-one design that's still easily washable

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How to Squeeze Seating Into a Galley Kitchen — 5 Clever Ways Experts Make It Work and How It Can Transform Your Space

Turn your slim, narrow kitchen into the home’s most inviting hub with creative seating ideas you may never have considered before

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No Fireplace? No Problem — Here Are 10 Alternatives Designers Say to Try Instead, to Create a Cozy Focal Point in Your Living Room

These clever and creative ideas from experts prove that you don't need a fireplace to have a cozy-looking space

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5 Bathroom Vanity Countertops That Designers Tend to Avoid for Practical Reasons — These Options Are Porous or Hard to Keep Clean

You need your bathroom to be practical, and for that, you need the right countertop. Here are the ones experts recommend you stay away from

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5 Ways to 'Romanticize' Your Bedtime Routine — And Embrace Main Character Energy in Your Sleep Wellness Journey

After all, there's nothing wrong with indulging in a couple of glamorous pre-sleep practices to set the mood for sweet dreams

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Brit Style Takes Manhattan: Livingetc x Little Greene in New York

Our latest Design, Directed event showed the power of community, in a wonderful celebration of color and creativity

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Bold Color and Pattern Are More Than Stylistic Choices in Yinka Ilori's Biggest Mural to Date — They're "Your Open Call" to Discover This Vibrant 'New City' Just Out of London

The latest in a series of large-scale installations by British-Nigerian designer Yinka Ilori, "Walk With Your Dreams" transforms Milton Keynes Central into a site for community, cultural exchange, and inspiration

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I'm an Ex-Barista, and These Are the Nespresso Machines I've Got My Eye on This Amazon Prime Day (but Some Are Already Discounted, So Why Wait?)

I went to Nespresso's London showroom to see the machines for myself — here are all my thoughts and a curated list of what to shop

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Okay, That's Cute — This Scenting Diffuser Swaps Your Basic Reeds for an 'Orchid Flower' and It Looks Way Prettier

The category is disguised diffusers, and Senti understood the assignment

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6 Hard Landscaping Mistakes That Are Trapping Rainwater and 'Drowning' Your Garden in Wet Weather

Prevent your garden from becoming a swamp after a downpour with this expert advice from landscape designers

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6 Ways Using 'Shallow' Cabinets Can Get so Much More From a Small Kitchen — And How Specifying Them Works

See how reducing certain cabinets can open up your kitchen, create flow, and allow you to visually express youself

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Finally, a Good Night's Rest — How to Sleep Better, According to Sleep Experts, From Design to Routine (and Everything in Between)

Sleep and wellness experts share their top tips for creating the ultimate sleep sanctuary

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These Genius Hidden Bedside Reading Lamps Tuck Away When You're Not Using Them — They Don't Interfere in Your Design, and You're Never Left in the Dark

Big lights, be gone! These clever reading lights provide all the glow you need, and can be completely hidden away afterward. Here are some of my favorites

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