Lilith Hudson
Lilith Hudson is the News Editor at Livingetc, and an expert at decoding trends and reporting on them as they happen. Writing news, features, and explainers for our digital platform, she's the go-to person for all the latest micro-trends, interior hacks, and color inspiration you need in your home. Lilith discovered a love for lifestyle journalism during her BA in English and Philosophy at the University of Nottingham where she spent more time writing for her student magazine than she did studying. After graduating, she decided to take things a step further and now holds an MA in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London, with previous experience at the Saturday Times Magazine, Evening Standard, DJ Mag, and The Simple Things Magazine. At weekends you'll find her renovating a tiny one-up, one-down annex next to her Dad's holiday cottage in the Derbyshire dales where she applies all the latest design ideas she's picked up through the week.
Latest articles by Lilith Hudson
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When to deadhead perennials and annuals – the trick to encourage new spring blooms for next year
Deadheading your blooms will keep your plant looking its best and producing more flowers, but experts urge you not to prune them all...
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Finally! H&M Home's furniture is brilliant and inexpensive, and they're now selling it in the US, too
There are some seriously sought-after items hitting the shelves (and site) you'll want to get your hands on
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5 things to declutter before fall for a smooth segue into 'hunker down' season
There's no better way to reset your life for the new season than dedicating a few hours to declutter
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Virgo season is upon us - here's why these signs are such "perfectionists", and how to organize your home like one
Now is the perfect time to harness some of Virgo's more methodical qualities and apply them to your home
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"IKEA overlays" are a new (and easy) way to make your flatpack furniture look so much more expensive
If you love IKEA hacks, you'll want to know about this genius way of making plain furniture more decorative
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5 ways to make high kitchen cabinets more reachable that professional organizers swear by
These ways of accessing hard-to-reach places will make your kitchen storage ten times more convenient
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7 things that people with nice-smelling kitchens always do that might surprise you
We all become 'nose-blind' to the scent of our own kitchen, but these simple cleaning tricks will keep your space smelling fresh
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This IKEA hack turns a $20 bamboo armrest into a stylish side table - and it's so easy anyone can do it
Comprised of a plant pot, a lazy Susan tray and a bamboo slatted armrest, this beautiful side table masters the organic modern style
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We'd not heard of rice hulls either - this affordable hack is what pros use to make backyards better for growing
From mulching your plant beds to helping aerate the soil in your containers, rice hulls have plenty of uses
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"Smart doors" might just be the next big home tech trend – and you can buy them now from The Home Depot
These clever doors integrate all your home's entry smart tech into one system with the aim of making it more secure, but are they worth the cost?
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How to "hush the home" with paint – the decorating trick designers use for more relaxing, minimalist spaces
Hushing the home is all about creating a calming, pared-back space where the colors, shapes, and materials in our home can sing
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Jenna Lyons's simple trick for giving your bathroom fixtures a "vintage" patina is a masterful take on quiet luxury
The Real Housewives of New York star loves an aged brass look. Here's how she created the effect with a simple trick
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'They're one of the hardest things to store!' – 6 ways to organize your pan lids effectively according to pro declutterers
These organizer-approved solutions make it easy to find your pot and pan lids when you need them
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'I've never bought something quicker' - this viral plug-in trap might be the best way to rid your home of annoying insects
It could be the quickest, easiest, and cheapest way to get rid of mosquitos and gnats that are plaguing your home
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HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams just announced its Color of the Year for 2024 – and it's a shade already on our radar as the next big thing
The 2024 color trend forecast comes alongside a wider curated color palette
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5 alternatives to plastic storage bins professional organizers recommend if you want a more eco-friendly home
Functionality aside, transparent boxes aren't the most aesthetic addition to your space, so try these instead
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Anthropologie just announced a new collab and it introduces a trend we think is going to be huge
The exclusive collection features rich neutrals, blush pinks, and warm wood tones
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How much does it cost to regrade a yard? Ballpark figures from professional landscapers
Yard regrading doesn't come cheap, but these ballpark estimates will help you to plan accordingly
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Should I be "planting by the moon?" This ancient practice may just be the secret to a more abundant garden
The sun isn't the only part of our solar system that impacts our plants...
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6 things professional organizers store in high kitchen cabinets which declutters the whole room instantly
If you want a convenient kitchen, you'll need to think carefully about what you store in those hard-to-reach spaces
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Is 'greige' still on trend? Designers and color experts decide whether this wall color is fashionable or outdated
Is greige still in fashion or just a passing fad? We asked experts to find out how they're still using it
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'It mimics nature's randomness' - this simple gardening trick is how landscape designers make a backyard look more put together
This simple yet effective planting trick could be the key to elevating your backyard once and for all
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Sherwin-Williams just released its 2024 color palettes – these trend predictions are how we'll be decorating next year
When it comes to color forecasts, Sherwin Williams's curated palettes never disappoint
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This hack for your curtains will instantly make them look more expensive – and it evens work on ones from IKEA
It's an easy way to make your windows look expensively dressed
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