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After 25 Years, Do We Now Know Exactly What Color Coldplay's 'Yellow' Is? How a Pantone Expert Brought This Song to Life Through Color

What kind of yellow does Coldplay's most famous song bring to mind? Pantone and Livingetc's color expert Jane Boddy has plotted it out, line by line, for a new installation at Wembley Park

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My Mom Told Me This Supermarket Herb Is a Brilliant Natural Pest Repellent for Your Outdoor Table — And It Looks Great While Doing It

Did you know that basil repels bugs? A natural and cost-effective repellent that doubles as a cocktail garnish — I'm here for it

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Not Just for Your Suitcase, Here Are 5 Ways You Can Use Your Packing Cubes to Organize Your Home Once Your Holiday Is Over

Instead of letting your packing cubes sit in a cupboard without purpose until your next holiday, these helpful tips will keep them occupied and your space organized

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The 'Two-Thirds Rule' Is the Sofa-to-Rug Ratio Trick Designers Always Rely on — Here’s Why It Works

"It's a proportion cue, not a commandment," but it makes all the difference in perfecting the layout of your living room

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This Charming Solar 'Firefly' Is My Favorite Way to Add Magical Lighting to Garden Borders

Add a touch of whimsy to your backyard come nightfall with these unique, easy-to-install stake lights

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No More Awkward Leaning or Straining to Hear Each Other — Here's How to Arrange Garden Furniture so People Actually Stay and Talk

Foster new friendships and facilitate great conversation with these five expert tips to set up your outdoor seating the right way

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5 Mistakes You're Making With Your Garden's Firepit — From Placement to Materials, There Are a Few Things You'll Want to Keep in Mind

You know what they say about playing with fire... Stay on the safe side and avoid these common firepit pitfalls

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This Designer's On-Trend Take on Stripes Turns the Least Aesthetic Accessory in Your Bathroom Into a Thing of Beauty

I spoke to the designer behind this striped and sophisticated trash can, and here's what she had to say about it

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Umm, Why Orange and Teal? The Hidden Color Meaning You Might Have Missed Behind Taylor Swift’s Next Album

To quote Taylor: "What if I told you none of this was accidental?"

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Stop! Step Away From the Paintbrush — Here's 4 Things Interior Designers Would Never, Ever Paint Around the Home

Just because you *can*, doesn't mean you *should*

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My Bathroom Has Been So Hot Lately, so I Reached Out to Experts to See How I Could Keep It Cool — Even During Summer Weather

The experts share advice on how you can keep your bathroom cool, no matter the season

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A Chair for Fidgeting and a Table for Burning Intrusive Thoughts — Why This Designer Is Making Furniture for the Anxious Being

This three-piece exhibition is built on the concept of 'therapy furniture' and its subsequent message of comfort in the modern home

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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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