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So Long White; Goodbye Royal Blue — These Are The Sofa Colors Going Out of Style in 2025, and What To Replace Them With

Not all sofa colors are timeless — it's time we retire these five say interior design experts

Livingetc · Jun 6, 2025

3 Curtain Mistakes That Are Making Your Room Feel Smaller — Pitfalls to Avoid, and What to Do Instead

Fabric materials, the right color, whether your curtains touches the ground or not — these essential elements can make or break your drapery

Livingetc · Mar 27, 2025

My 'Brooch' Theory Is the Secret to Expensive-Looking, Fashionable Rooms in 2025 — I Swear by It

Much like how a brooch adds a little 'wow factor' to an outfit, so too does this piece of statement decor to an otherwise lacking living room wall

Livingetc · Mar 11, 2025

This is the Best Time of Year to Remodel Your Bathroom, According to Interior Designers

A bathroom renovation takes up time and is costly, but there are specific periods in the year when it can be done smoothly and at a discount, say the experts

Livingetc · Mar 30, 2024

How to tastefully theme a room without going overboard – 8 expert tips you need to know

What’s the best way to lean into an interiors theme without it being a total cliché? Designers share their golden rules

Homes & Gardens · Mar 23, 2024

This Shade of Green is a Designers' Secret for an Expensive-Looking Space — Here's What to Pair With It

Complement this beautiful jewel-tone with the right colors and you'll create an elevated room with ease

Livingetc · Mar 8, 2024

How do you design a transitional bedroom? 7 looks that perfectly blend old and new

Transitional bedroom ideas are an elegant blend of old and new. But what’s the best way to pull off this classic bedroom look? We asked interior designers for their top tips…

Homes & Gardens · Feb 18, 2024

How do I Make a Cold Room Feel Warmer? 5 Ways to Cozy up Your Home Without Cranking up the Heat

Keep your heating bill in check while staying cozy and warm indoors with these useful decor tips

Livingetc · Dec 9, 2023

Should every wall have something on it? Interior designers settle the blank vs decorated wall debate

Explore professional advice on whether every wall should be adorned – and how blank space and wall decor can both lead to decorating success

Homes & Gardens · May 5, 2023

What color should I paint my walls if my furniture is brown? 6 expert-approved color combinations

Learn which wall colors work best with brown furniture, so you can create an enduring design scheme that is both balanced and beautiful

Homes & Gardens · Apr 30, 2023