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"I Judge You Hard" — People Who Never Burn Their Candles Are Making Their Homes Feel Staged and Unlived-In, Says This Interior Designer

Bit of advice from the pros? Give those expensive candles a burn before you put them out on display

Livingetc · Aug 11

4 'Transitional' Colors That Feel Perfect for Bedrooms in 2026 — They Create the Ideal "Bit-of-This, Bit-of-That Atmosphere"

It's about finding the balance between contemporary and timeless style, as well as a shade that promotes restfulness

Livingetc · Aug 11

The 10 Sofas Worth Designing Your Home Around in 2026, According to Some of the Coolest Designers

By starting with the biggest piece in the room, the rest of the design ought to just flow. These are the 10 sofas designers used to create entire schemes

Livingetc · Aug 3

Your Kitchen Needs More Art in It — Here's How Designers Make It Feel Personal, Not Out-of-Place

Mounted on your kitchen island, the back of a banquette, or on a shelf in your glass-fronted cabinets? Why not, say designers

Livingetc · May 27

This New Boutique Jewelry Store in London Is More Like Shopping in Your Friend's Incredibly Chic Home — These Are the Ideas to Steal From It

The interiors of the new Sophie Breitmeyer flagship at 36 Elizabeth Street hold the clues to a house where every instant feels covetable

Livingetc · May 19

Chartreuse Paint Colors Are the Big, but Bold Trend of 2026 — Here Are 6 Specific Shades That You Can Actually Live With, Hand-Picked by Designers

With the right paint shade, the yellow-green color trend can be a lot more livable than you might first think

Livingetc · Feb 24

7 Affordable Features Designers Use to Make Tiny Kitchens Feel Bigger – No Renovation Needed

There’s no such thing as too tiny. You’re just missing these space-stretching essentials

Homes & Gardens · Feb 5

These Are the 5 Bedroom Colors Interior Designers Use When Clients Ask for Better Sleep

When better sleep is the brief, these are the shades interior designers rely on to set the tone

Livingetc · Jan 31

'We Made Choices That Weren’t Necessarily Trendy or of the Moment, but Could Last and Grow With Us' – See How Neutral Backdrops and Playful Pops of Color Make This Elegant London Home Both Timeless and On Trend

Once two apartments, this Georgian home in London has been brought back to its former glory, and the elegant and light-filled interiors created by the designer Christian Bense honors the past and the present

Homes & Gardens · Jan 20

5 Genius Ways Interior Designers Know How to Adapt Your Living Room’s Layout When You’re Hosting a Lot of People

The position of your furniture is just as important as the cocktails and conversation — here’s how to make entertaining a crowd effortless

Livingetc · Dec 21, 2025