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IKEA Just Added One 'Hidden' Extra to Its Best-Selling Sofa Bed That Makes It So Much More Comfortable

I loved this sofa bed when I used to own it, but this small change makes it so much more usable as both a cosy corner sofa and for sleeping

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How to Design a Good Patio — 6 Ways to Elevate Your Outdoor Living Space Without Having to Do Too Much

Garden designers and architects share their top tips for designing this outdoor space. Here's what they had to say about it

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Could This Be the Color of the Year for 2026? The Livingetc Editors Make Their Predictions — Spoiler: There's a Lot of Green

As we anxiously anticipate the 2026 color of the year annoucements soon to come, the Livingetc team place their bets

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15 Back-to-School Buys to Get Your Kid's Work Space Ready and Organized for a New Year

From helpful storage to engaging decor, these picks will make your children want to do their homework

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'Moonlighting' Is the Beautiful, Subtle Way to Light Your Garden at Night That All the Best Landscapers Use

Keen to extend your garden's allure after dark? Imitate a natural moonlit effect in your outdoor space after hours by moonlighting your garden with these expert-led tips and tricks.

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Undressed Water Features Are Boring — So, Here Are 5 Aquatic Plants to Add to Your Water Feature to Up Its Style Points

Adding plants into your water feature is the next level of elevating your garden — here are the ones experts recommend to try out

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Everyone Is Buying This Confetti-Inspired Glassware That Makes Every Soirée Feel Like More of a Party This Summer

Take summer-style hosting a step beyond the season itself, with vibrant glassware that channels the sense of celebration

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M&S's Linen Bedding Is a Budget Way Into the Relaxed Look for Your Bed — But It's Its Softness That Stands Out

It might not cost as much as many of the more premium linen bedding sets I've tested, but M&S's sheets trump a lot of them in one particular concern

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Once a Convent, Later a Tobacco Factory, This 14th-Century Building in Puglia's 'White City' Is Now an Oasis of Contemporary Hotel Design

Meet Vista Ostuni, a five-star luxury stay perched at the feet of the limestone-carved, charming eponymous southern Italian town — where nature and local artistry marries pop decor

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Oh, so It's This Nature-Inspired Color Rule That's the Reason Your Home's Scheme Doesn't Feel Like It's Working

Bring the essence of the forest indoors with this calming three-layered color trick

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Forget What Color You Paint the Walls, It's the Flooring That Does the 'Quiet' Work in Making Your Room Feel Bigger — Here's How

Want to make your space feel more expansive? Start from the ground up — here’s which flooring creates the illusion of extra square footage

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"The Upkeep Is Endless and Exhausting" — 5 Design 'Dirt Magnets' That Professional Cleaners Tell Me They'd Never Have in Their Own Homes

Here's how to rework these dust-attracting design mistakes or adjust them to help your home stay consistently clean

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Hold Up, I've Just Spotted the Biggest Art Framing Trend Right Now in Søstrene Grene's New Season Collection — And It's Under £15

I've found so many trendy pieces in Søstrene Grene's AW range, but its wall decor picks up on an idea we've already been talking about which is my favorite

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It's Like John Lewis Turned Soho Home — I Think the High Street Brand's New 'Pleat' Sofa Might Be Its Most Designer-Looking Piece Yet

No, now is not too early to secure the perfect present-opening perch for Christmas this year

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This London Home Has Embraced Its Storied History and Period Features — But There's a Fun Surprise in Its Basement

The reformation of this former London vicarage was all about creating spaces with soul

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No More of These, Please — 4 Outdated Window Treatments Designers Don't Want to See You Using Anymore

Because windows deserve the same curated attention that the rest of the house receives

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So It Turns Out, I Suffer From ‘Design Fixation’ — Psychologists Explain What It Is, Why It's Holding Your Interiors Back, and How to Get Over It

Have you ever been fixated on an idea and can't get it out of your head? Even if it's not the best idea? It's a thing. Experts tell me why

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No Shame, These 5 Types of Mess Are Prevalent in Most Homes — Here's How You Can Turn It Around for a Neater Space

Although these messes are extremely common, that's not to say they shouldn't be dealt with at some point, and here's how

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13 of the Best Minimalist Interior Designers I'm Following for Room Inspiration

If you're into neutral, pared-back spaces, these are the interior designers you should have on your radar

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This Two-Michelin Star Italian Chef Is the Pioneer of 'Sicilian Haute Cuisine' — These Are His Go-to Artisanal Plate Brands

"Plates are the final showpiece of every gastronomic creation," says cuisine innovator Ciccio Sultano of globally acclaimed Ragusa restaurant Duomo, and they sure are when they look like this

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The Hero of John Lewis' AW25 Collection? This Mid-Century-Meets-2025 Accent Chair That's Already Sold Out Once

John Lewis has nailed it this season with a range of new homeware for both classic and modern design enthusiasts, but this chair steals the spotlight

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4 Front Door Design Mistakes You've Made That Are Probably Ruining Your Home's Curb Appeal

Your front garden and the exterior of your home can end up looking a little dated if you choose the wrong design elements and features for your front door. So take notes now on what the experts have to say about it

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Design, Debated — Is It Ever Considered Acceptable to Paint Antique Furniture?

You may have big DIY plans, but sometimes a little restraint goes a long way, especially when it comes to paint

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This 'Invisible' Design Rule Is What Makes a Good Room Just Click — Psychologists and Designers Swear By It

The Gestalt theory and its application within interior design is an extensive topic. Here, designers explain its positive impact within the spaces we inhabit

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'Sleep Divorce' Might Be the Saviour of Your Sleep (and Relationship) — Here's How It Can Be Done, Even If You Don't Have Separate Bedrooms

This might well be the answer to your disrupted sleep, but don't worry, it's not as doomsday as it sounds!

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