Livingetc: Bringing Life to Design (original) (raw)
Bringing Life to Design
-
5 Mid-Century Kitchen Trends That Look So Right for Homes in 2026 — These Spaces Are "Inviting, Tactile, and Authentic, Rather Than Overly Polished" -
This Romantic Courtyard Garden Renovation Might Be the Ultimate Space to Spend Time Outdoors — It's Warm, Enclosed, and Layered "Without Being Precious" -
Style From Design Lab by Livingetc: The New Styling Service That Makes Great Design Accessible -
Designers Say This One Furniture Layout Mistake Is Shrinking Your Living Room
-
Introducing Livingetc Unlocked — Your Invitation into the Most Beautiful Homes 
3 Issues for £5 When You Subscribe to Livingetc — All The Latest Decor Trends Direct to Your Doorstep 
Style Pulse AW26 — The Edit of the Most Important Trends for Next Season, in Context Can We Help?
Today I Want
Shoppingetc
- I Check IKEA’s Outdoor Furniture Section Every Day — These Are 12 Standout Pieces I'll Always Recommend That Are Big on Style, Not on Cost Published 11 June 26
- 'Every Rug I've Owned Gets Ruined So Quickly' — These Washable Rugs Can All Go in the Washing Machine, and the Styles Are Perfect for Homes Now Published 11 June 26
About us (homepage)
(: Future)
We believe in making a home — and a life — that embraces great design and personal style. We're here to unlock the world of interiors and make it accessible to all. Our insider interviews, color guides, trend reports, curated shopping, and lifestyle stories let you in on the best in modern homes. Design should be fun — playful self expression starts here.
On Interiors
-
The Redesign of This Chicago Home Merges the Spirit of Travel, Handmade Craft, and Wonderfully Practical Ideas to Give It a Fresh New Life Published 10 June 26 -
How to Make Your Home Feel Calmer — 6 Designer-Approved Tricks to Dial Down the Chaos and Create a More Restorative Space Published 7 June 26 -
This 120-Year-Old Villa's Modern Color Palette Works Wonders — "We Let the House Speak to Us, and That’s What Made It Come to Life" Published 7 June 26 -
Got a Stash of Sample Pots to Hand? 4 Genius Details You Can Create With Leftover Paint That Will Totally Transform a Room Published 7 June 26
-
Not Your Average Kitchen Storage — These Cabinet 'Steps' Make Your Adjustable Shelves Look Like an Intentional Design Choice Published 9 June 26 
This Designer Created Her Own Color System That Considers Your "Aesthetic Narrative" and How Colors Shift Three-Dimensionally Published 9 June 26 The How
Your go-to guide to making cleaning (and laundry) feel effortless
-
12 Cleaning Tools That Are Actually Beautifully Designed — These Are Perfect for the Tidy Aesthetic Home Published 28 April 26 - 5 Spring Cleaning Mistakes Experts Say You Need to Avoid — These Pitfalls Will Cost You Precious Time and Reverse Your Efforts Published 27 March 26
- I Used the Japanese Art of Oosouji to Deep Clean My Apartment — This Is How to Do It, and How It Worked Brilliantly for Me Published 24 February 26
- This Scandi Trick for Beating Your Rugs, Duvets, or Pillows Outside in Winter Is Wildly Underrated — Everyone Should Add It Into Their Deep Clean Routine Published 18 January 26
Because style starts with streamlined spaces
-
6 Things You Really Need to Declutter and Organize in Your Home Before You Go on Vacation This Year Published 22 May 26 - 5 Things With 'Negative Energy' to Declutter From Your Home — It's Not Too Late to Add to Your Spring Clean Published 12 April 26
- How to Reset Your Home for Spring — 8 Things to Do Today to Properly Embrace the Bright New Season Published 27 March 26
- 5 Spring Cleaning Mistakes Experts Say You Need to Avoid — These Pitfalls Will Cost You Precious Time and Reverse Your Efforts Published 27 March 26
Hacks worth bragging about
-
I Asked Professional DIYers the Secret to Painting IKEA Furniture So That It Doesn't *Look* Like IKEA Furniture Published 2 May 26 - This Seriously Low-Cost, Seriously Low-Effort Hack Using an IKEA Tabletop Ends Up as the Most Stunning Magazine Display — I Will Be Trying This Published 11 March 26
- Don't Throw Out Your Leftover Wallpaper Scraps — Here's How to Use It to Set Your Next Dinner Party Table, Instead Published 20 February 26
- I've Been Inspired by This IKEA Hack to Put a Medicine Cabinet in My Living Room — It Makes So Much for Hosting Once You've Seen It Published 20 December 25
Bringing big design energy to every outdoor inch
-
The New Rules of Outdoor Design — 9 Landscape Designers Define the Non-Negotiables for Outdoor Spaces in 2026 Published 8 June 26 - 3 Outdoor Lighting Choices That Are Making Your Garden Feel Tacky and Cheap Published 7 June 26
- 3 Colors That Just Work Brilliantly for Outdoor Kitchens, and Go Beyond Basic Timber Finishes Published 6 June 26
- 5 of the Best Color Schemes for Small Outdoor Spaces That Work With, Not Against, Your Home's Surroundings Published 3 June 26
Design Trails
-
At This Art-Led Hotel Just Outside Nice, Mediterranean Warmth Balances Modern Minimalism for a Stay That Feels Like a Retreat From the World Published 6 June 26 -
Copenhagen's Coolest Festival, 3daysofdesign, Returns in Less Than 10 Days — These Are the 5 Things Our Lifestyle Editor Can't Wait to See, and Where She'll Go for Food and Drinks Published 31 May 26 -
Wait, Did 'Backrooms' Just Ruin the Butter Yellow Trend Forever? How A24's New Sci-Fi Horror Made Color Feel Creepy Published 30 May 26 -
These 7 Hotels' Breathtaking Gardens Will Keep You Cool Amid Sweltering Temperatures — And Set the Mood for Just-as-Dazzling Interiors Published 29 May 26
-
Interior Designer Sophie Ashby Just Launched a Fragrance Collaboration to Make Homes Smell Amazing in Style Published 4 June 26 
6 Extraordinary Design-Forward Queer Spaces in London Sure to Keep You Inspired at Day and Night This Pride Month Published 2 June 26 Explore More
Serving inspiration hotter than your morning coffee
-
Designers Say They're Already Over This One 2025 Kitchen Trend in 2026 — Here's What They're Doing Instead Published 11 June 26 - Not Your Average Kitchen Storage — These Cabinet 'Steps' Make Your Adjustable Shelves Look Like an Intentional Design Choice Published 9 June 26
- IKEA's Tiered Bamboo Basket Mimics a Dedicated Produce Drawer, but Without Having to Sacrifice So Much Space — Plus, It Looks Good Published 9 June 26
- Should Kitchen Cabinets Match Your Wall Colors? There's a New Answer for 2026, According to Designers Published 9 June 26
From sleek sinks to luxe tiles – your bathroom style manual
-
12 IKEA Storage Buys That'll Make It Feel Like You've Got a Much, Much Bigger Bathroom Published 6 June 26 - What Color to Paint Your Bathroom, According to Color Psychology — Whether You Want a Soothing Sanctuary or a 'Wake Me Up' Space Published 5 June 26
- 3 Colors Designers Would Never Pick for Your Bedroom's Ensuite Bathroom, and Why They Don't Set the Right Tone — and What to Choose Instead Published 2 June 26
- This Minimalist Quick-Drying Organizer Stops Water Sitting Around Your Kitchen Sink All Day — and You Can Use It in Your Bathroom, too Published 1 June 26
From lighting to layouts – your ultimate lounging playbook
-
5 Things to Add to Your Living Room That Will Make It Feel Less 'Boring' Published 4 June 26 - 3 Things to Change Today That Will Make a Living Room Feel 'Summer-Ready' — And the Pieces That Make Them Work Published 28 May 26
- What Color to Paint Your Living Room, According to Color Psychology — Whether You Want a Place to Unwind, or a Cheerful, Energizing Space Published 5 May 26
- M&S's Burl Nesting Coffee Tables Look So Design-y — But Its Price Tag Would Suggest Otherwise Published 26 April 26
Some other new stuff you might have missed
-
Where Should the TV Go in a Small Living Room? Designers Share 5 Ideas That Let You See Your Screen *and* Your Style Clearly Published 11 June 26 - Okay, We're Not Making These 5 Houseplant Mistakes in 2026 — They're All Outdated Ideas for Caring for Your Home's Indoor Garden Published 11 June 26
- The Redesign of This Chicago Home Merges the Spirit of Travel, Handmade Craft, and Wonderfully Practical Ideas to Give It a Fresh New Life Published 10 June 26
- This Designer Created Her Own Color System That Considers Your "Aesthetic Narrative" and How Colors Shift Three-Dimensionally Published 9 June 26
Be The First To Know
The Livingetc newsletters are your inside source for what’s shaping interiors now - and what’s next. Discover trend forecasts, smart style ideas, and curated shopping inspiration that brings design to life. Subscribe today and stay ahead of the curve.