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7 Feng Shui Christmas Decorating Mistakes to Avoid So Your Home Stays Auspicious Through the Festive Time of Year

Don't make these festive faux pas and preserve the good energy in your decorated living spaces

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5 Things That Are Technically Bad Luck to Give as Gifts (and How to Make Them Good Luck, Instead)

Avoid a major gifting faux pas by ensuring that your presents symbolize good fortune and prosperity

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I Asked 10 Interior Designers: ‘How Do You Decorate Your Home for Christmas?’ These Are Their Top Tips for a Stylish Festive Space

The pros have delivered — from color palette and styling advice to the DIYs they love, this is everything you need to know to create a festive home the way a designer would

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‘It gives the season more meaning than another set of identical gold baubles’ – photo frame Christmas tree ornaments are popping up everywhere

This personalised ornament is how to make your tree decor more memorable

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At home with Francesca Rowan-Plowden at Christmas

The interior designer and star of The Traitors is big on bows and all the trimmings for her festive decorating ideas

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I Should Have Known That Light Gray Kitchen Cabinets Would Be the Wrong Choice — Why This Color Didn't Work, and What I Should Have Picked Instead

I spoke to kitchen experts to unpick the pros and cons of light gray kitchen cabinets (and using gloss) to understand when you should and shouldn't use this color and finish

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I'm Seeing Supersized Baubles in All the Coolest Brands' Christmas Collections This Year — Maybe Bigger *Is* Better

Small, understated ornaments are a thing of the past. This year’s holiday collections are embracing baubles in bold proportions instead

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IKEA's Pretty New Paper Pendant Lamp Has Inspired Me to Take Christmas Wreaths in a Whole New Direction (Literally)

This year, it's all about horizontal hanging wreaths for an unexpected twist on this classic Christmas decoration

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Forget Expensive Table Lamps — These Chic 'Tealight Lamps' Are a Way More Atmospheric Addition to Your Winter Table

This design trend proves that tealights can actually be a dynamic addition to your home's lighting scheme

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This Is How to Decorate Your Christmas Table Like a Pro — 16 Ideas From Interior Stylist-Decorated Spaces for the Ultimate Festive Feast

Full of fun and festive flair, these Christmas table decor ideas, styled by the pros, are favorites from the Livingetc archives

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4 Ways Organizers Use Rolling Carts As Stylish Storage Options to Make A Guest Bathroom Feel Like a Luxury Suite

These versatile vanity alternatives keep cosmetics and toiletries neatly displayed and within easy reach for a hotel-worthy welcome

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5 Vintage Kitchen Items Making a Comeback in Homes and Why They're Worth Every Penny, According to Designers

It's time to blend the old with the new — here's how

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Kate Moss's Glamorous New Bathroom Shows How to Take Luxury 1930s Style and Make It Modern and Fashionable

A space that oozes luxury and glamour, with plenty of cool-girl appeal, what more could you expect from the ensuite bathroom of the British icon?

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Forget the Working Triangle, This 'Zoned' Approach Might Be the Best Way to Lay Out a Kitchen for a High-Functioning Space

For an easy-going and seamless kitchen design, here's how you can divide your space

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‘It’s a beautiful syrupy, earthy colour’ – Farrow & Ball’s new Marmelo paint shade is the ultimate cosy colour, and this is how to use it in your home

If you want to make your home more cosy and autumnal, Farrow & Ball’s new Marmelo shade is the one for you

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Will Japandi rule your living room in 2026? Interior experts weigh in

This is how the trend and timeless design style is set to evolve

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The ultimate Thanksgiving checklist you'll return to in 2026 – practical room-by-room pre-hosting tricks to stave off seasonal stress and hosting chaos

These expert tips are just the ticket to make your hosting season fun, not infuriating

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Wait, I've Just Found This Cool 'Hanging' Wreath That's Giving Minimalist Christmas Vibes for Less Than £40 — So, Actually, Don't Wait

Who says wreaths need to be flat against a wall or door anyway? nkuku's hanging metal Christmas wreath has me planning my festive table setup already

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23 British homeware brands to fill your home with – from furniture to bedding, these are the names to add to your shopping list

These are the home-grown brands worth investing in

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Balcony Plant Hangers Are the Small Space Dweller's Secret Weapon for a Lush Lounging Spot — This is Our Summer 2025 Edit

Design a verdant balcony without taking up any floor space with these beautiful hanging planters

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9 ways to break bad home habits – it'll make it so much easier to clean, tidy, and maintain your home in the long run

These simple habit swaps make maintaining a clean home 10 times easier

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Spice Storage Ideas — 8 Chic and Clever Ways to House Your Collection of Aromatics

If you have a mish-mash of spice bottles rolling around, here are nine expert solutions that are sure to come to your kitchen's rescue.

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I'm Obsessed With This Potted 'Mini Meadow' Idea for Filling a Small Container Garden With Beautiful Flowers

You don't need sprawling lawns to give your garden a meadow-style feel — all you really need is a container garden and some choice plants

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These Hanging Kitchen Baskets Have a Cool, Casual Energy That Give Your Produce Storage Serious Style

There are a couple of popular produce items that just aren't meant to be refrigerated. In that case, this hanging basket display is the perfect alternative.

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Biophilic Decluttering — What to Take Out of Your Home (and What to Put in) for a More Natural Home

Try your hand at biophilic decluttering to ground your interiors, connect to the environment, and cure chronic clutter in one go. Here's how.

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