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I've Searched Everywhere, and These Are the Coolest and Most Artful Tree Toppers at the Very Top of My List This Christmas

Traditional is great and all, but a little color, sparkle, and whimsy on your Christmas tree? Now that's fun

Livingetc · Nov 25, 2025

6 Things I Wish I Knew Before Trying to Add a Paneling Backsplash (and Before Pulling Apart My Kitchen in the Process)

I thought MDF paneling was the cheat's route to a cool kitchen upgrade. Instead, my DIY became a cautionary tale in overconfidence

Livingetc · Nov 25, 2025

The Hidden Storage in This Bench Seat Is So Sleek, I Almost Didn't See It — It's a Genius Piece of Furniture for Keeping Shoes in a Hallway

It's so versatile, I can honestly see a use for it in almost every room of the home

Livingetc · Nov 25, 2025

How to 'Stock' Your Guest Room — What to Fill Nightstand Drawers With, So Friends and Family Always Feel at Home

Earn some extra brownie points by including these small add-ons that will undoubtedly make your guests feel so special

Livingetc · Nov 25, 2025

The 24 Kitsch Christmas Ornaments That Define 2025 — And How These 'Mini Cultural Totems' Are Decided on Each Year

Culturally informed and with a sense of humor, these novelty ornaments fill the Christmas section of stores like Selfridges, where they often sell out, thanks to makers who must strike a delicate balance between relevance and specificity

Livingetc · Nov 24, 2025

Okay, I Think Every Home Needs a 'Hyggekrog' This Autumn — Here’s What it Is and How to Curate Your Own

This is the Scandi take on a cozy corner, and it's the one hunkering hub your home is missing for the cooler seasons

Livingetc · Nov 24, 2025

This London Home Was Designed Around the Kitchen Table — By a Couple Who Cater Parties for Rock Stars — So, Of Course, It's Perfect for Hosting

Luxury event catering is their day job, so, naturally, this London couple designed their home with entertaining in mind

Livingetc · Nov 24, 2025

6 Things You Should Never Put in a Guest Bathroom — And What Designers Do Instead to Create a Five-Star Experience

From half-used toiletries to harsh lighting, here’s an expert-approved checklist of what NOT to put in your guest bathroom, and simple switches that make a lasting impression

Livingetc · Nov 24, 2025

I Just Found a Much Sleeker Take on IKEA's Best-Selling 'Alternative' Christmas Tree — But You Need to Be Quick, It's Already Selling Out

Whether it's a space or style thing, there are plenty of reasons to try something different when it comes to decorating this Christmas

Livingetc · Nov 24, 2025

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

Livingetc · Nov 24, 2025