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Rooms That Give 'Big City Energy' — Sorry, Small Towns, but This Is How Designers Bring Urban Sophistication to Their Most Metropolitan Schemes

Six designers share their insights on how to create sleek schemes that also have plenty of personality — even when you're working with a blank canvas

Livingetc · Aug 16

The 5 Features the Most Expensive-Looking Sofas All Have in 2026 — From Material and Color to Enriching Design Details

Looking to upgrade your seating arrangement? Discover expert-backed tips on how to make sure your sofa is so much more than just a comfy space to sit

Livingetc · Aug 5

Small Rooms Deserve Big Design Moments, too — And These 5 Designer-Approved Small Space Trends Reward Boldness

"Small spaces actually reward boldness. They're contained enough that one strong choice can carry the whole room"

Livingetc · Jul 26

What Are the Best Fabrics for Curtains? These Are the Ones Designers Rely on for the Most Design-Forward Drapes

Discover industry insiders' go-to textiles, along with expert tips to ensure your curtains are beautiful, practical, and fit for purpose

Livingetc · Apr 1

These Are the Outdated Sofa Trends to Ditch in 2026 If You Want Your Living Room to Look More Timeless, Say Designers

Hanging on to outdated sofa trends could be holding back your living room

Livingetc · Mar 28

5 Small Kitchen Myths That the Interior Designers I Know Never Buy Into — So You Shouldn't Be Bound by Them

Forget these old ideas that are working against your compact space, and not with it — experts share how to embrace a creative, thoughtfully designed approach instead

Livingetc · Mar 27

"It's Very Sexy, and Very Refined" — How Designers Have Started Using Leather to Make Rooms Look More Textured (and More Expensive)

We might call it a trend, but leather is one of those materials that's pretty timeless in the grand scheme of things

Livingetc · Mar 19

This Open-Plan Kitchen in a Period Property in Chislehurst Was Designed to Feel Like A 'True Room' In The Home

The team at Studio Braw approached this modern, open-plan kitchen and living area as a natural extension of the home

Livingetc · Mar 16

It’s Official: Designers Say This One Architectural Detail Is the Ultimate 2026 Bathroom Luxury

It's the must-have design feature to make relaxing soaks feel far more tranquil

Homes & Gardens · Mar 12

Designers Say to Skip These 6 'Outdated' Wallpaper Styles in 2026 — And Share What They'd Do Instead

While wallpaper will never be completely off the cards, certain colors, styles, and applications can date your home

Livingetc · Jan 5