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Cabinetry 101 — Frames, Doors, Hinges, and What Actually Matters When Planning Your Kitchen

A no-nonsense guide to the mechanics of kitchen cabinets and why the boring bits matter

Livingetc

These 5 Things Are Making Your Guest Bedroom Look Dated – Here's What Designers Say You Need to Ditch to Create an Inviting Retreat for Visitors

Treat your guests to a hotel-worthy stay in your home by eliminating these five dated decor features and doing what designers recommend, instead

Homes & Gardens

7 of the Biggest Kitchen Color Trends That Are Set to Take Over 2026 — And Why Designers Are Choosing Them for Homes Next Year

From bold teals to sensual browns, these are the kitchen colors designers are backing for the upcoming year

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Antiques meet hotel-style luxury in this renovated home

This Victorian townhouse inspired its owners' newfound passion for antiques

Ideal Home

This London Home Was Designed Around the Kitchen Table — By a Couple Who Cater Parties for Rock Stars — So, Of Course, It's Perfect for Hosting

Luxury event catering is their day job, so, naturally, this London couple designed their home with entertaining in mind

Livingetc

The Ultimate Guide to Decorating for Christmas — 29 Ideas From Real Homes, Decorated by Interior Stylists, That Will Elevate Your Festive Style This Year

Be bold, be brave, be merry and bright, with inspiration from these perfectly styled displays from the Livingetc archives

Livingetc

This Georgian townhouse was brought back to life with a stylish renovation and mid-century pieces

Replacing lost features returned the charm to this classic property

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This Period Home Hides a "Monastic Sense of Serenity" Behind Its Doors — But You'd Never Guess at First Glance

The architects behind the bold vision for this London house only take on commissions where the idea excites them — and this result speaks for itself

Livingetc

As a Baker, These Are the Oven Features I'm Manifesting for My Next Kitchen (and Now You'll Want Them, too)

Baking aficionados, gather round. These are the clever oven features that every pastry lover deserves in their life

Livingetc

A basement extension gave this tall, skinny house extra living space

While a new sunken garden added more room outdoors

Ideal Home

9 home office colour schemes to inspire productivity and focus in your WFH space

The colour and interiors experts have spoken – and these are the home office colour schemes they recommend the most

Ideal Home

5 Genius Appliance Features That Everyone With a Small Kitchen Should Look Out for

A tiny kitchen shouldn't mean you have to sacrifice on your appliances — these clever features are designed with the smallest spaces in mind

Livingetc

27 Storage Ideas for Every Space in the Home — The Ultimate Guide to Storing Your Life in Style in 2025

These stylish, yet practical storage solutions are organizer- and designer-approved for a streamlined home

Livingetc

If You Could Only Keep One Thing in Your Home, What Would It Be? Interior Designers Share Their Picks (and There Was a Theme)

From artwork to statement pieces that tell a story, designers reveal the one thing in their home they couldn't be without

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I Thought I'd Seen Every Kind of Marble Island as a Kitchens Editor, But Number 9 on This List Is a New (and New Favorite) Idea

Cool, classic, and dripping in drama — marble is still the ultimate way to give your kitchen island a Roman Empire–grade glow-up

Livingetc

What's Replacing the Kitchen Island? Meet the Stylish Alternatives Stealing the Spotlight in 2025

Discover the smart, stylish island alternatives that are redefining the heart of modern kitchens

Livingetc

7 Kitchen Tap Mistakes You’re Making That Can Make Your Space Look Outdated — And What to Do Instead

Could it be that your choice of kitchen tap is causing your kitchen to look old-fashioned? Here's what the experts say

Livingetc

This Charming Victorian Terrace Went From Stark and 'Shiny White' to Filled With Lived-in, Soulful Elements

A little bit retro, a whole lotta soul. This fabulous family home blends modern-rustic style with Seventies vibes

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Experts say the German 'doppelbett' sleep method helps couples avoid 'sleep divorce' – I'm convinced it's the key to a better night's sleep

This German sleep hack is trending, and for good reason – experts reveal how this simple idea can improve our sleep *and* our relationship

Livingetc

Induction vs Gas Hob — Which Is Best? Warning: This Debate Gets a Little Heated

No decision will impact your cooking more than your choice of hob, so we asked our experts for their thoughts

Ideal Home

Actress Danielle Bux found her perfect English bolthole in the Cotswolds

A quintessential thatched cottage in a Gloucestershire village is the ultimate country escape from the actress's hectic US lifestyle

Homes & Gardens

Tour this hidden kitchen where the design brief was to create a space nothing like a 'normal kitchen'

When tasked with redesigning the kitchen of a London townhouse for a growing family, Roundhouse Design realized the best way to tackle the brief was to conceal functionality and let beauty sing

Ideal Home

Is it bad feng shui not to have a headboard? Skipping this bedroom essential could be a big mistake, according to experts

Forgoing a headboard in your bedroom could be seriously affecting your wellbeing and sleep quality

Ideal Home

Struggling to find a mattress that suits both you and your partner? Why a zip-and-link mattress is the solution that could save your relationship

A zip-and-link mattress could solve the problems couples face when sharing a bed. Sleep experts explain what one is, and what the benefits and disadvantages are

Livingetc

6 Outdated Kitchen Trends Designers Say You Need to Avoid in 2025 — And What to Do Instead

It's out with the old and in with the new. Our design experts share all their top tips to stop your kitchen from looking boring and start looking trendy

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