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Livingetc Style Awards 2026 — Furniture

Balancing sculptural beauty with everyday liveability, these winners prove the best designs don't just fill a room, they define it

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Livingetc Style Awards 2026 — Decorating

From beautiful wallpapers to tactile fabrics and game-changing paint, these are the decorating launches that define how stylish homes will look and feel next

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Livingetc Style Awards 2026 — House of the Year

Five incredibly-designed homes that represent the very best of modern decor, each showcasing a distinct vision of contemporary style

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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I Never Knew You Could Buy a Footstool That Turns Into a Bed — This Genius, Space-Saving Trick Is the Ultimate Small-Space Hosting Find

No assembly, no drama — surprise sleepovers are made easy with Loaf's incredibly stylish and versatile 'bed in a button’

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How Smart Is Your Sofa? From Wireless Charging Pads to AI-Powered Comfort, Here's Why You Should Consider Investing in One

Tech is all around us and makes home life simple, but should we all be shopping for a smart sofa?

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These Plastered-in Ceiling Lights Make Your Lighting Scheme More Minimalist and Way Less Intrusive — But There's One Downside to Know

For a sleek, seamless look, this lighting design is the way to go

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Two Minutes Into Victoria Beckham's Netflix Documentary and the First Thing I Spot in Her Kitchen Is Her Amazing Countertops — But What Are They?

The new Netflix documentary offers a good look around some of the Beckhams' property portfolio, but it's this kitchen detail that captured my attention

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Castlery Just Launched in the UK, and I'm Telling Anyone Who Will Listen About How Good Its 'Performance Fabric' Sofas Are

Who knew that stain-resistant materials could look this chic?

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Pottery Barn Has Just Launched In the UK With Its Autumn Collection — And It's So Much More Than 'The One With the Apothecary Table' (IYKYK)

The iconic US homewares brand is now officially available to shop in the UK, and we are beyond thrilled

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Does Your Home Need a 'Stopgap' Color? This Paint Technique Could Be the Key to a Successful Interior Palette in the Long Run

A lifesaver or a waste of time? Experts weigh up the pros and cons of introducing a stopgap paint color into your project

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There Are Over 4,000 Possible Configurations With Next's New Build-Your-Own Table Lamp Collection — Here Are Our Editors'

Looking for a super specific style that you can't quite find? This range lets you design it yourself

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"I'm Not Sure I'd Choose Them Again" — Should I Get Sink Draining Grooves Cut Into My Countertop? The Pros and Cons, Explored

It's time to get groovy... or is it? The experts break down whether you really need these drainage lines on your kitchen counter and why

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How Matcha Is Rewriting the Rules of Cafe Design — And Why the Future of Coffee Culture Lies in Spaces That Make Us Feel "Present"

Obsessed with the now-iconic green drink and the distinctive look of the shops serving it? Turns out our everyday routine may well have a role in the rise of the trend's aesthetic

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This Designer's Furniture Collaboration Hits on the Biggest Material Trend You'll See Everywhere in 2026

Statement pieces are here to stay, according to this new raft of furniture from design favorite Heal's

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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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