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Cool Homes in London Are Embracing This 'Romantic' but Minimalist Bathroom Look — A Trend That Feels Creative, Beautiful, yet Laid-Back

Pared-back bathrooms just got a personality uptick, with warm color, romantic texture, and old-world charm. Is romance dead? Never say the experts

Livingetc · Aug 25

West Elm's Collection of Rugs Lays the Ground for a Beautifully Styled Home — Here are 12 of Our Favorites

Warm, cozy color palettes? Designs that feel both contemporary and classic? Affordable prices? West Elm might just have the best selection of rugs right now

Livingetc · Aug 24

This New Modular Sofa Has a Surprising Amount of Storage Under the Seat — We Took It for a Comfort Test Drive

This triple threat looks high-designer, offers flexible reconfiguration, and provides covert storage

Livingetc · Aug 21

Livingetc Style Awards 2026 — Accessories

Including beautifully woven rugs and sculptural mirrors to handcrafted tableware, tactile textiles and mood-setting scents, these are the pieces that turn a house into a home

Livingetc · Jul 28

4 Nostalgic Colors That Are Making a Comeback in Modern Design — "For 2026, That Means Shades That Feel Quieter and More Sincere," Experts Say

Avocado green? Millennial pink? These evocative colors each have their place in modern design

Livingetc · Mar 9

Bistro-Style Interiors Are the Design Trend That Makes Rooms Feel More Intimate — These Are the 3 Restaurants to Take Style Inspiration From

Move over, futuristic eateries: old-school charm is staging a comeback. Because sometimes, simply delicious food and a buzzy atmosphere are all you need to impress

Livingetc · Dec 31, 2025

IKEA's Stacking Twin Bed Is a Box Room Savior — It's Solid Wood, Non-flimsy, and Super Versatile When You're Hosting Guests

With stackable beds, you can save on space and have various bed setup options for guests — from twin beds to doubles

Livingetc · Dec 22, 2025

Tinsel and Home Alone back in style as TikTok seeks comfort in #90sChristmas

Emphasis this year is on nostalgia as present day feels ‘a bit more uncertain’, say trend experts

The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2025

Poppy Delevingne and Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s Christmas Trees Both Have This ‘Dated’ Thing in Common — It's Making a Nostalgic Comeback

A controversial form of festive lighting, but it's an idea that follows the most comforting decorating trends for Christmas 2025

Livingetc · Dec 15, 2025

Wait, This Japanese Horticulture Idea Just Became the Cool, Minimalist Way to Do Christmas Trees This Year — Even Artificial Ones

There's more to moss than meets the eye right now, and it's proving to be the perfect design detail for the festive season, too

Livingetc · Nov 13, 2025