Are You Actually a Minimalist, or Just Overwhelmed? 3 Layout Tweaks Designers Use to Calm a Chaotic Kitchen A calm kitchen doesn’t have to be minimalist; it needs a layout that works — here's how Livingetc · Aug 31
How to Build a Home That Will Stay Cool During a Heatwave — According to an Award-Winning Architect Beyond just decor, "the most comfortable homes combine orientation, insulation, ventilation, shading, and glazing to minimize heat gain in the first place" Livingetc · Aug 24
4 Overstimulating Things You've Designed Into Your Bedroom by Mistake At the end of the day, our bedrooms should be the most relaxing room in our home Livingetc · Aug 7
Stop — Before You Buy Your Next Sofa, Interior Designers Warn These 4 Colors Have Fallen Out of Favor in 2026 It's not that these colors are necessarily 'outdated', but to feel right for 2026 interiors, they require more nuance Livingetc · Aug 7
Pack them up or drag it out? When to take down Christmas decorations While some families box up on Boxing Day, others leave their tree up year round. Although the date may cause disagreement, there’s consensus on how to store decorations The Guardian - AU · Dec 24, 2025
‘Deadly but unforgettable’: conversation pits make a comeback on and off screen Sunken lounges were a popular feature in mid-century homes. Now the ‘nest-like’ spaces are featuring in science fiction and offering a solution to tech-reliant living The Guardian - AU · Oct 3, 2025
Here's Why Your Open Plan Layout Isn't Actually Working — 5 Mistakes You're Probably Making and How to Fix Them A cohesive floor plan starts with good spatial design, but architectural designers say these common errors often throw off an open concept home Livingetc · Aug 30, 2025
This 'Lazy' Way of Displaying Art, Conveniently, Also Happens to Be the Best Looking We all know looking effortless is anything but, so here's how to make leaning art look intentional Livingetc · Aug 5, 2025
I asked interior designers which home products they always wait to buy on sale – here's what they said Interior designers never pay full price for these items, and you shouldn't, either Homes & Gardens · Jul 5, 2025
4 Times Designers Say You Should Ditch Curtains — There Are Good Reasons Why Even Luxury Homes Sometimes Have No Window Treatments Oddly-shaped windows? An attention-worthy view? These are all the instances when designers say to skip window coverings Livingetc · May 21, 2025
I Asked Interior Designers to Share the Best IKEA Products They've Ever Bought — Here's What They Said IKEA's catalogs are about as long as the iconic pathway through their stores, so save yourself the time, and shop this designer-edit instead Livingetc · May 18, 2025
What Is Compression and Release? The Secret to Frank Lloyd Wright's Architectural Technique That Can Make Homes Feel More Expansive Popularized by Frank Lloyd Wright, this design philosophy may change how you look at your home forever Livingetc · Apr 15, 2025
3 Interior Designers Reveal the One Thing They Would Change About Their Homes — And Why Even the experts have something they would do differently next time around! Here’s what to consider for your next project Livingetc · Mar 29, 2025
Modern vs Contemporary Design — Is There Actually a Difference? Interior Designers Outline These Two Styles Though the two terms appear to be synonyms with one another, in interior design they refer to quite different styles Livingetc · Mar 23, 2025
Livingetc · Mar 17, 2025 3 Times You Should Never Paint a Room Blue, According to a Designer — "Sometimes, It's Harder to Work Around" Though widely beloved, blue is not always best when it comes to your walls. Here's when not to choose it for a room
Woman & Home · Jan 25, 2025 Is the kitchen triangle still relevant? We asked design experts – and you might be surprised by their responses Does the kitchen work triangle still work for modern living – or is there a better design layout?
Livingetc · Nov 27, 2024 We Asked 15 Interior Designers for Their Favorite Tips, Tricks, and Trends for Decorating at Christmas Some are elaborate, some could be easily replicated, but all of them come with an expert tick of approval when it comes to style
Livingetc · Nov 4, 2024 We Know You Want One, But Do You Really *Need* a Kitchen Island? Chances Are You Don't — Here's How to Make the Call It's a popular design decision (and for good reason), but if you're trying to squeeze an island in where there's no space, it may be time to rethink your choices
Livingetc · Oct 25, 2024 Are We Falling Out of Love With Waterfall Edges? Design Experts Suggest They're "Overused" and Going Out of Style — Here's Why For many, waterfall countertops are a 'go-to' design choice in the kitchen, but perhaps that's exactly why they're falling out of favor?
Livingetc · Aug 2, 2024 5 Kitchen Window Mistakes to Avoid, According to an Architect — Some May Seriously Surprise You Whether it's how you dress your kitchen window, its shape and style, or where you decide to position it, these are the things to avoid at all costs
Livingetc · Jun 6, 2024 Are Kitchen Pass-Through Windows Worthwhile? We Asked Designers for Their Honest Thoughts Seamlessly connecting your indoor spaces with the outside, are kitchen pass-through windows actually the dream or a dated design gimmick?
Livingetc · Dec 6, 2021 Small Living Room Fireplace Ideas — 11 Ways to Add This Architectural Feature Without Leaving Your Space Feeling Cramped From layout considerations to style choices and more, just because you don't have a lot of space, doesn't mean you can't have a fireplace