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5 Mistakes That Make Your Living Room Feel 'Loud' — And How to Remedy Them for a Little More Visual Quiet

It's more than just clutter that's causing the chaos

Livingetc · Aug 18

This Scenic Villa's Owners Rented It First, Then Turned It Into Their Dream House — "It Feels Like It Was Always Meant to Be Laid Out This Way"

Smac Studio's transformation of an Art Deco house in Woollahra proves that the most memorable interiors are those designed to be lived in, not simply admired

Livingetc · Aug 8

The 'Anti-Hotel' Bed Is Trending — These Are the Bedding Styles to Choose for a Less Bland, More Personal Style

The experts are stripping the bed of perfectionism in 2026 and introducing more character and flair

Livingetc · Jul 5

I Asked Interior Designers: "How Do You Make Your Home Feel Like Spring?" Here's What They Said

From springtime sleepovers to the colors to watch, readying your home for the new season is all about looking for subtle changes

Livingetc · Apr 12

10 Spring Decor Ideas That Go Above And Beyond Sad Supermarket Flowers — This Is How to Embrace the New Season in Style

These expert-approved, designer-driven shifts bring in the new season in unexpected ways

Livingetc · Mar 20

Controversial Opinion? Stop Designing Your Small Home Just Around Storage — You Shouldn’t Make Your Decisions Because You've Got Too Much ‘Stuff’

Giving every inch of space to storage is an interior design no-no that does nothing for the look, feel, or function of a compact home

Livingetc · Mar 18

9 of the Biggest Sofa Trends for 2026 — The Shapes, Colors, and Materials That Will Define Seating This Year

From interactive modular to better-than-ever design classics, interior designers share their pick of the latest sofa trends to make your space contemporary, chic, and ever so comfortable

Livingetc · Dec 16, 2025

7 Material Options for Your Bathroom Countertops — And How Interior Designers Use Them for Spectacular Vanities, Every Time

We asked the experts for their favorite bathroom countertops, and here are their top picks you're going to want in your 2026 reno ideas

Livingetc · Nov 14, 2025

Umm, Why Orange and Teal? The Hidden Color Meaning You Might Have Missed Behind Taylor Swift’s Next Album

To quote Taylor: "What if I told you none of this was accidental?"

Livingetc · Aug 21, 2025

This 'Lazy' Way of Displaying Art, Conveniently, Also Happens to Be the Best Looking

We all know looking effortless is anything but, so here's how to make leaning art look intentional

Livingetc · Aug 5, 2025