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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

The End of the ‘Statement Sofa’? Why Designers Say Shape Is So Much More Important Than Color in 2026

Bold isn’t always brilliant — “stylish seating is now all about form rather than finish,” says one expert

Livingetc · Aug 20

8 Ways Kitchen Designers Avoid Tricky Corner Cabinets in Their Design — And How They Make Up for Lost Storage

Discover the clever kitchen layouts and storage solutions the experts use to avoid the dreaded corner cabinet

Livingetc · Jun 22

7 Curtain Trends That Interior Designers Are Choosing for 2026 — The Looks, Colors, and Finishes to Elevate Your Windows Furnishings This Year

From statement drapery to light-maximizing solutions, designers share the curtain trends that will make your windows 'wow'

Livingetc · Jan 21

6 'New Neutral' Kitchen Colors Interior Designers Are Choosing for 2026 — They're Tones "That Feel Earth-Anchored, Sensorial and Quietly Elevated"

Neutral kitchens in 2026 couldn't be further away from the bright white kitchens of the past — now, more than ever, there is a desire for spaces that promote warmth and comfort

Livingetc · Jan 17

9 of the Biggest Sofa Trends for 2026 — The Shapes, Colors, and Materials That Will Define Seating This Year

From interactive modular to better-than-ever design classics, interior designers share their pick of the latest sofa trends to make your space contemporary, chic, and ever so comfortable

Livingetc · Dec 16, 2025

Decorating with Mint Green Works for Way More Than Just Your Bathroom — Here's How to Use the "Spatial Palette Cleanser"

It's bright and zingy, but can also fade effortlessly into the background when it needs to. Here's how designers like to use it

Livingetc · Jul 3, 2025

How to make bedroom storage look more expensive – 9 expert tips to add some luxury to this practical space

Follow these 9 design rules and elevate bedroom storage into a style-packed statement

Homes & Gardens · Dec 27, 2024

Avoid These 8 Mistakes at all Costs When Planning the Lighting for Your Home, Experts Warn

Understanding the most common lighting mistakes made by homeowners will help you avoid making the same blunders

Livingetc · Dec 15, 2024

10 Bedroom bay window ideas - clever ways to elevate this feature with lighting, furniture and window dressings

Take inspiration from this round up ideas to transform your bedroom bay window to give it character and make the most of the space

Ideal Home · Sep 24, 2024