If you're a longstanding Livingetc fan, you might remember our House Tours events, where we invited readers into some of the UK's most design-forward properties to have a snoop at the interior design. Well, we've got news. House Tours has evolved, and this year, we're launching the all-new and improved Livingetc Unlocked.
Livingetc Unlocked is a two-day event, running across 10-11 September 2026, and, yes, we're still giving our readers the chance to tour some incredible homes, this time all situated in London's Clapham. As well as this insider access, Livingetc Unlocked includes a standout programme of designer talks and hands-on workshops, including names such as interior designer Sophie Paterson and former Vogue Fashion Director and founder of Collagerie Lucinda Chambers.
Tickets for Livingetc Unlocked are now on sale, and we have a special discount for our readers — simply enter 10LIVING at checkout to save 10% on your ticket.
The Houses
This year's four curated homes are all in a walkable pocket in the heart of Clapham. Expect brilliant architecture, a unique sense of style, and design inspiration for your own home from each stop on the Livingetc Unlocked tour. It's your opportunity to look around some of London's best homes in person.
House 1 The Art Collector's Home
House 2 The Modern Family Home
House 3 The Home for Entertaining
House 4 The Interior Designer's Home
Talks and Workshops
Alongside the Livingetc Unlocked house tours, you'll also have access to a programme of talks and hands-on workshops from leading figures in the design industry and beyond at our Clapham-based hub. We've lined up five incredible speakers to deliver major style inspiration — so whether you want to find out how to use colour in your home like a designer, discover the art of hosting or explore how to build a creative brand, you'll find what you need at one of these talks. Meet our speakers now…
Interior designer Sophie Paterson
Interior designer Sophie Paterson doesn't just have a thriving design studio known for its elevated, contemporary style, but also a brand that includes hundreds of thousands of followers, a best-selling online course and home decor collections. Sharing her tips for success, Sophie's talk is perfect for budding creatives getting their businesses off the ground.
Stylist and designer Lucinda Chambers
A former Fashion Director at Vogue, stylist and tastemaker Lucinda Chambers went on to found online platform Collagerie, a site that curates the best in design and style, across mediums including fashion and interiors. She's an expert at bringing fashion's style sensibility into the home.
Chef, restaurateur and food writer Yotam Ottolenghi
No one quite knows how to throw a feast like chef, restauranteur and food writer Yotam Ottolenghi, so to celebrate the launch of his book, Simple Too, he’s here to share recipe ideas that keep you out of the kitchen and the little tricks he uses to make sure things go smoothly and guests have a memorable time.
Farrow & Ball Colour Curator Joa Studholme
As Farrow & Ball’s colour curator, Joa Studholme knows colour. Her talk will be packed with ideas to help you become bolder with hues and will include tips on building schemes, combining colours and understanding how different hues affect the mood of a scheme.
Interior designer Minnie Kemp
Interior designer Minnie Kemp's schemes are packed with genuine personality — and as design director of Firmdale Hotels, so it's safe to say she has a firm grasp on how to shape a space around how you want it to feel. Sign up for her talk to find out how to fill your home with personality — you'll come away teeming with ideas.
Also included in your ticket is access to one of our hands-on workshops. Choose from candle painting with Bable London, tablescaping with the team from LORDS Fragrance House, or a cocktail-making workshop to help you master the art of mixology at home. And don't worry about making it all work with your schedule — we'll take care of that. Simply choose the talk and workshop you want to attend, and before the event we'll send you your personalised itinerary with everything booked in (plus plenty of time to explore those houses, of course).
The Tickets
Choose from a standard ticket or our VIP package, which includes a Design Lab consultation, a goody bag and more — and don't forget to use code 10LIVING at checkout to save 10% on your order.
Our Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors, LG and lights&lamps, who have helped make this event possible. Keep an eye out for LG TVs and lights&lamps lighting around the houses and in our hubs to experiences the products up close and personal.
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