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10 Ways to Style a Blue Sofa Like an Interior Designer — These Expert-Curated Living Rooms Are a Masterclass in Using the Calming Color for Its Key Piece

Hand-picked from the Livingetc archives, these blue sofa living room ideas will be sure to inspire your space

Livingetc · Aug 26

"It's Our Sweet Little Jewel Box" — White Paneled Walls, Natural Stone and Soft Neutrals Give This Hamptons Home the Swedish Cottage Treatment

This holiday home became the full-time residence of its two creative owners when they decided to downsize — and there is not a single coastal cliché in sight

Livingetc · Aug 2

Caramel and Bronze Tones Are the "Complex and Atmospheric" Alternative to Pale Neutrals That Designers Are All Over Right Now — Here's Why

Light beige tones can fall flat, but these bronzed neutrals fill rooms with mood and depth

Livingetc · Jul 17

Better Vintage: ‘A Patchwork of Place and Memory’ – Why Vintage Quilts Remain Collectible, Practical and Deeply Personal

In the month's Better Vintage we explore the enduring charm of vintage quilts

Homes & Gardens · Nov 30, 2025

18 Powder Rooms by Interior Designers That Are a Masterclass in Styling These Tiny Rooms, Whether You Want a Neutral Sanctuary or Something a Bit Wilder

The Livingetc archives are a treasure trove for design inspiration, and these powder room ideas are straight from the homes of designers and architects

Livingetc · Oct 5, 2025

'Coolcations' Are Hot Right Now — These 5 Escapes From the Summer Heat Elevate Travel's "Next Frontier" Through Design

As global temperatures rise, people are seeking refuge at higher altitudes (or lower latitudes). Here are the interiors-driven stays we are dreaming of cooling off at this summer

Livingetc · Jul 16, 2025

10 Small Bathroom Shower Ideas That Will Give You the Spa Experience in Even Tiny Spaces

Big idea, tiny footprint? From clever enclosures to luxe finishes, these shower designs prove small bathrooms can seriously punch up

Livingetc · Jun 23, 2025

4 Times Designers Say You Should Ditch Curtains — There Are Good Reasons Why Even Luxury Homes Sometimes Have No Window Treatments

Oddly-shaped windows? An attention-worthy view? These are all the instances when designers say to skip window coverings

Livingetc · May 21, 2025

'Jackie O Meets Studio 54' — The Disco Ball in This Living Room Tells You Everything You Need to Know About This NY Apartment

The Studio 54-inspired Big Apple apartment has been designed as the perfect pied-à-terre in which to entertain

Livingetc · Mar 28, 2025

Okay, These TV Wall Ideas Might Be the Best Inspiration to Stop Your Screen Becoming an Imposing Black Box

I've found 10 of the very best ideas for TV walls if you're looking for creative interior design

Livingetc · Mar 28, 2025