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Wait, There's Such a Thing as a 'Plant Artist' for Your Home? The Plant Daddies Are Taking Over LA, Crafting Living Art for Designers and Celebrities Alike

Dane Jordan, co-founder of the team bringing beautifully styled plants and trees to Los Angeles' best-designed homes, explains what it means to be a 'plant artist' and how they became interior designers' go-to

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The Zeitgeist Edit — The Design Culture Moments That Make Great Talking Points in December, According to the Editor

Here's what our editorial team is talking about this month, from designer panettones to the most aesthetic grocery store you've ever seen in your life

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3 Christmas Tree Styling Mistakes I Really, Really Want You to Know Before You Start Decorating — They're Easy to Avoid If You Do

Have you sat back and relaxed, but feel like something's still not quite right? Here's how to fix what might have gone wrong

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I Asked 9 Interior Designers: "What Are You Asking for for Christmas?" Their Answers Are the Most Stylish Gift Inspiration

From pens and posh paper journals to chic serve-ware and excellent egg holders, these are the designer-approved gifts to give your design-forward friend

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How to Choose Kitchen Appliances That Will Make Life Easier, Look Good, and Won't Date — While Balancing Budget, Style, and Clever Features

The kitchen appliances you select can make or break this space, so here's what the experts had to say about choosing the right products for your needs

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5 Problems With Tiled Backsplashes in Kitchens That No One Ever Talks About

It's not all gloss and glamour — this stylish design has some pretty irritating downfalls, and we're ready to expose them

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How to Make Your Home Smell Like Christmas — 7 Things to Prepare Now so It Feels Festive the Minute Guests Walk Through Your Door

Seasonally scent your space so it carries season's greetings from room to room through the power of fragrance

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IKEA's Surreal New Collection Looks Like It's Designed for Kids — So Why Am I Eyeing a Furry Chair and Cactus Coat Rack for Myself?

Every home needs something a little weird — and IKEA just announced a playful new range that's wonderfully wacky

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In Defence of Pantone's Color of the Year — When Did It Become Cool to Hate on Painting Walls White?

Perhaps the most shocking reveal of a Color of the Year yet, I'm certain Cloud Dancer is going to draw some undeserved criticism from the mob, yet it's all I want to paint my home

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Pantone Just Announced Its Most Unexpected Color of the Year Yet — A Trend Forecaster From the Institute Explains Why 'Cloud Dancer' Is Right for 2026's Interiors

Trend forecaster Jane Boddy, European Creative Director for Pantone, offers Livingetc some exclusive insight on how Cloud Dancer reflects the year to come

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Honestly, Meghan Markle's Christmas Tree Bored Me a Bit, but I Will Be Stealing Her Simple Trick for Making Ornaments Really Sparkle

Just as with the overall theme of her show, Meghan's tree is a testament to the tried and true ways of holiday decorating

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Forget Wicker Tree Skirts — This Iconic Design Brand Just Reinvented the Christmas Tree Base, and Now I Can't Think of Any Other Way to Style One

We swung by the USM x Buchanan Studio "KISS-MAS" takeover at the brand's new London flagship, and trust us, after seeing this collection, you'll never look at your Christmas tree stand the same way again

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Open Shelves vs Wall Cabinets — We've Settled the Debate on Which You Should Pick for Your 2026 Renovation

Choosing the right storage will be the backbone of your kitchen design, and our experts know which style is right for you

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Newsflash: Your Scented Candle Really Needs a Lid — And Did You Know You Can Buy These Reusable Ones That Are Super Pretty?

This common scented candle faux pas could be costing you precious fragrance notes, so now's the time to cover yours

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Wait, Did Melania Trump Just Copy This Pinterest-Viral Christmas Tree for the White House's Decorating Scheme?

A few of this year's trees bear some uncanny resemblance to this much-copied tree that's been on my Christmas Pinterest boards for years

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24 of the Most Stylish Throw Pillows Our Stylists Found After Searching Their Little Black Books — In Case Your Sofa Needs a Quick Pre-Christmas Glow Up

If your space feels almost complete, these are the cushions that finish the story — the quickest way to elevate your sofa before the holidays

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Behind the Theatrical Design of Carbone London — The Hard-to-Book UK Debut of NYC’s Most Exclusive “Red-Sauce” Italian, Beloved by Rihanna and the Kardashians

Lifestyle editor Gilda Bruno's first-hand account of the hottest reservation in town will save you from looking out of place at the celebrity-approved hit

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Red and Green? Ehh, They've Been Seen — Here Are 5 Creative Color Palettes to Try on Your Christmas Table This Year, Instead

Five decorative experts share how to dress your Christmas table a little differently this year

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This Timeless 'Sugary' Brown Color Is the New Neutral We're Crushing on for Rooms That Feel Understated, yet Energetic

We are still obsessed with brown, but this December, we're honing in on more caramel tones that bring warmth

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Wait, I Just Discovered a Whole World of 'Dopamine Decor' Cookware — And It's Way More Exciting Than Those Basic Black Le Creuset Pots

Don't save all the fun for your table setting; this dopamine decor cookware brings a touch of whimsy to your kitchen

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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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My Husband and I Are Always Falling Out Over the Heating — I Work From Home, so What's the Best Tactic to Keep Me From Feeling the Cold Without Running Up Energy Bills?

If it's just you at home, is it a no-brainer to use portable heating devices, rather than turning on the heating? The experts break it down

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Is M&S's New 'Spinning' Christmas Tree Whimsical or Weird? Settle Our Debate

The brand new design brought out some strong — and opposing — feelings within the Livingetc team, so what do you think?

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Design Diary: Icons Reissued, Bedroom Tubs, and Mexican Design Comes to New York — Field Notes From Our NYC Editor for December

Contributing editor Keith Flanagan walks us through his month in New York and the latest news from the design world that has him excited right now

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The Designer of This Victorian Home Wanted Its Entertaining Space to Feel Like a 'Private Dining Room' in a Restaurant — Here's How It Turned Out

From the color palette to the mix of textures, this space brings retro design to the modern age

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