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5 Objects Our Editors Say That Every Living Room Should Have to Make It Way More Expensive-Looking

Whether a statement lamp, a specific style of throw pillow, or a clever catchall, the Livingetc team spills their 'must haves' for a design-forward space

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7 Genius Ways to Use Your Stone Countertop Offcuts That Elevate the Rest of Your Home (and Save You Money)

These smart fixes embody the waste not, want not mindset, all while looking ultra stylish

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The Zeitgeist Edit — The Editor on What's Going Up (and Down) in Style This February

From the most exciting finds in modern design to what to order from the cocktail menu, here's our report on February, straight from the editor's desk

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"I've Grown Three Huge Fiddle Leaf Figs Without Killing This Super-Fussy Plant — It's All Down to This Watering Secret"

The fiddle leaf fig tree is a high-maintenance houseplant, so you need to pay close attention to its watering regime. But, our plant-loving editor has a trick, too

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Livingetc Editors' 6 Biggest Kitchen Renovation Regrets — So You'll Never Need to Know Our Pain

Learn from our mistakes so that your reno as is perfect as possible

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15 Black Friday Furniture Deals For Your Living Room — Stolen Straight From Our Editors' Shopping Carts

Put your trust in our stylish team of editors this Black Friday and shop from their living room furniture picks

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Christmas Decorating Mistakes to Avoid If You Don’t Want to Have to Re-Paint Your Walls in January

Take my word for it, these festive decorating trends will end up causing havoc with your living room's paint job — but there are ways to skirt the problem

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How Our Interiors Team Decorates at Christmas — See Inside Our Homes, and Shop the Look (Including a DIY Christmas Village)

From creatively embracing natural foliage to traditional Christmas decorating staples, step inside the homes of our editors for some holiday styling inspo

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Are We Falling Out of Love With Waterfall Edges? Design Experts Suggest They're "Overused" and Going Out of Style — Here's Why

For many, waterfall countertops are a 'go-to' design choice in the kitchen, but perhaps that's exactly why they're falling out of favor?

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Kitchen Produce Drawers Are the Clever Way to Keep Your Veggies Crisp and Countertops Clear These Holidays — Here's Why

Whether it's custom fit or simply repurposing a standard drawer, it's time to neatly tuck away your harvest ahead of the holiday season

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Have You Ever Heard of "Muntins"? Discover The Inexpensive Hack That Transforms Your Windows in Seconds

If you're looking for ways to introduce a touch of charm into your window treatments, this DIY is the trick you've been waiting for

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We're Predicting "Twin Trees" Will Be the Biggest Trend This Christmas — And They're 50% Off in Amazon's Prime Day Deals

Get ahead of the curve on this holiday trend with Amazon Prime Day deals and snag two Christmas trees for the price of one

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Livingetc Editors Share Their Favorite Corner of Their Homes — And How You Can Recreate the Look

From cozy snugs to cleverly designed kitchens, take a sneak peek into the homes of Livingetc's editors and discover their most beloved spots

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Glidden's Color of the Year for 2025 is a Rich, Grounding Purple That Pairs Perfectly With Neutrals

Yet another shade of purple has come to the fore in the year's color forecasting, and our editor plans to pair it with warm neutral tones

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11 Blue Dining Room Ideas That Prove This Palette Is the Restful Shade You Want for Entertaining

We've curated a round up of designer projects that all use shades of blue in dining spaces to beautiful effect

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Graham & Brown's Color of the Year 2025 is a Reliable Brown That Brings Warmth and Sophistication to Any Space

The grounding shade has a rich, chocolatey tone that brings an elegant feel to walls, and it's a color you can expect to see a lot more of in the year ahead

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Designers are choosing plastered-in hoods to create a built-in look that's far more calm and less fussy

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Livingetc Style Awards 2024 Winners: Accessories

The Livingetc Style Awards judges have chosen the very best finishing touches finishing touches to elevate all the senses including touch and smell

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Livingetc Style Awards 2024 Winners: Build

From small pieces to big-ticket buys, these Livingetc Style Awards victors will contribute to a perfect home project

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Livingetc Style Awards 2024 Winners: Sleep

A good night’s sleep is bliss – meet the designs our judges deemed the best for sweet dreams

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Livingetc Style Awards 2024 Winners: Innovations

The tech updates that are making your abode smarter and more stylish – and even better smelling too

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Livingetc Style Awards 2024 Winners: Bathrooms

These winners are all making a style splash in the part of the home where beauty begins

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Livingetc Style Awards 2024 Winners: Lighting

Acting like jewellery for your rooms, these winning lights are as much about form as they are about function

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Livingetc Style Awards 2024 Winners: Furniture

The Livingetc Style Awards judges have chosen the very best furniture for your home

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This Designer-Look Furniture is Trending Right Now — I Know the Secret of Where to Shop for It on a Budget

Transparent acrylic furniture is the trend of the moment, and this playful decorating idea has designers' approval

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