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6 Unexpected Accents Designers Are Pairing With Neutrals to 'Punch Up' These Simple Palettes in 2026

These neutral schemes are far from boring with these surprising but endlessly stylish accents

Livingetc · Aug 20

7 Design Trends Interior Designers Are Using to Create 'Snugs' in 2026 — Leaning Into Cocooning Color, Rich Texture, and "Quiet Theatricality" in 2026

We might be heading into summer, but snugs are for relaxing year-round — so lean into lounging with these comforting design ideas

Livingetc · May 17

12 Bright Paint Colors Interior Designers Turn to When They Want Rooms That Feel Daring, but Still Design-Forward

From fresh minty greens to warming and vibrant reds, these are the paint shades designers use when bright and colorful is the brief

Livingetc · Apr 8

What Colors Will Make You Happy? The Joyful Hues to Decorate With, According to an 'Art Therapist'

“There is nothing more powerful than color to boost your mood"

Livingetc · Feb 26, 2025

Tapestries are the unexpected vintage revival designers are loving in 2025 – here's how to decorate with them at home

Find out why tapestries are the interior designer-approved secret to adding layers and warmth to a space

Homes & Gardens · Feb 23, 2025

Suddenly, Everyone's Choosing Square Islands — Here's Why They Work So Well, Even in Small Kitchens

We're always on the lookout for interesting spins on classic designs, and these square kitchen islands do just that.

Livingetc · Feb 17, 2025

6 Outdated Kitchen Trends Designers Say You Need to Avoid in 2025 — And What to Do Instead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

Livingetc · Feb 11, 2025

The Wallpapered Ceiling in This West London Home's Living Room Brings Together a Sri Lankan-Inspired Color Palette

Spectacular feature walls abound throughout this house, where rooms go from elegantly neutral to bold and beautiful each time you turn a corner

Livingetc · Feb 7, 2025

7 reasons why decorative plasterwork is such an enduring trend

The centuries-old tradition of adding molded details to walls and ceilings is still omnipresent. We explore some of the tried and tested ways it can enhance your home with the help of 7 experts

Homes & Gardens · Apr 21, 2024

13 Entryway Storage Ideas That Make This Hardworking Space Work Even Harder, Without Losing Its First Impression

These stylish storage ideas for entryways ensure an ordered welcome to your home, from compact console tables to bespoke built-ins

Livingetc · Aug 2, 2022