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Okay, Should a Rug Be Lighter or Darker Than Your Floors? Here's What Designer's Say for Achieving the Most Cohesive Space

There is no hard and fast rule, but considering your room as a whole will always make the decision process easier

Livingetc · Aug 16

Minimalism Is Dead — Maximalist Layering Is Becoming the New Status Symbol in Interiors

Here's why interior designers are elevating rooms with layers of color, pattern, and art, and why you should too

Livingetc · Aug 11

What Color Countertops Go with a White Kitchen? The Failsafe Combinations Designers Recommend

These are the top kitchen work surface materials that interior designers choose time and time again to elevate white cabinets

Homes & Gardens · Jul 30

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Your Kitchen Needs More Art in It — Here's How Designers Make It Feel Personal, Not Out-of-Place

Mounted on your kitchen island, the back of a banquette, or on a shelf in your glass-fronted cabinets? Why not, say designers

Livingetc · May 27

This Wall Color Is Quietly Replacing Beige and Gray as a Go-to 'Neutral' for Interior Designers in 2026 — And It Doesn't Feel "Flat and Predictable"

This understated shade has all the versatility of a neutral, but with enough presence to make your space look and feel more layered

Livingetc · May 15

Designers Say These Decor Mistakes Are Making Your Living Room Feel 'Cold' — Here's What to Change for a Warm and Welcoming Space

Ever wondered why your living room feels cold? From angular sofa styles to color schemes that feel washed out, these are the things to switch up

Livingetc · Feb 11

These Are the Biggest 6 Rug Trends to Know in 2026 — From Tufted Textures to Graphic Prints and Solid Hues

Don’t overlook the decorative power of your floors; the latest rug trends prove they can be a design highlight as well as a functional foundation

Livingetc · Jan 25

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4 Winter Color Palettes That Feel Magical for This Season, but Also Work All Year Round

Darker, richer hues are perfect for now and can look just as stylish on lighter, brighter days too

Livingetc · Nov 30, 2025

Arched doorways are on the rise – here's why designers are ditching traditional doorways for captivating curves

Experts reveal why they love arched doorways and elegant curves, along with how and where to use them

Homes & Gardens · Jan 24, 2025

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