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This achingly cool London home might have the most calming color palette we've ever seen
Subtle tones are peppered with deep indulgent hues in this Kensington apartment, demonstrating how neutral doesn't have to mean bland
By Lilith Hudson Published
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Which Apple Watch is best? From its style to ease of use, here's our verdict
We highlight the latest features so you can pick an Apple Watch to suit you and your next adventure
By Emily Peck Published
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From tongue and groove to gingham, this designer made country chic contemporary in her own modern farmhouse
This home designed by Light and Dwell seamlessly blends European and Pacific Northwest influences, creating a soothing farmhouse vibe
By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari Published
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Before & after – see how this mid-century Vancouver home has been given a minimalist makeover
Clean lines, a neutral color scheme and organic materials have elevated this family home thanks to a huge renovation project
By Lilith Hudson Last updated
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The 16 key lighting trends for 2023, setting the stage for how homes will look next year
Experts decode the lighting trends for 2023, explaining the brightest ideas and most brilliant lightbulb moments
By Rory Robertson Last updated
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Modern home decorating ideas: 18 striking design ideas worth copying
We’ve pulled together 18 strikingly modern home decorating ideas that are guaranteed to wow. From architectural ideas to playful details, read on to get inspired…
By Lotte Brouwer Last updated
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What is Chromecast and how does it work?
What is Chromecast? It's the incredible and affordable Google device you need to turn your standard television into a smart TV
By Alan Martin Last updated
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This LA home shows how to do modern eclectic style perfectly - with a utility room of dreams
Creative director Dabito used his interiors know-how to treat his 1950s bungalow to a medley of pattern and color
By Emma J Page Published
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The modern farmhouse look in interior design explained, with 7 easy ways to get it right
Modern farmhouse is a little bit minimal and a little bit country. Our experts decode this movement in modern interior design
By Keith Flanagan Last updated
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8 living room lighting ideas for a perfect space to hunker down in
Use these living room lighting ideas to give this most-used room a fresh, new lease of life
By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari Last updated
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These 8 unique table lamps are perfect for your shopping wish list
If you're looking for a table lamp to set a modern, elegant tone to your interiors, then look no further. Here's our style edit
By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari Published
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This incredibly calming house in Copenhagen shows how to be minimalist and still have stuff
Danish architect Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen has applied his key design principles to stunning effect in his coastal home outside Copenhagen
By Kara O'Reilly Published
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12 beautiful smart home devices that will blend into your decor
Here is our pick of some of the most stylish smart devices for your home
By Caroline Preece Published
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Christmas fireplace decor ideas – easy ways to add style to your mantel this festive season
From sprawling spruce and tendrils of ivy, to disco balls and neon light our Christmas fireplace decor ideas cover all the festive styles
By Hebe Hatton Last updated
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Christmas door decorating ideas - 13 stylish ways to make your home festive right from the start
The most wonderful Christmas door decorating ideas to ensure your home is full of cheer before you even get inside
By Alison Davidson Last updated
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A terracotta-drenched room and a curvaceous kitchen bring a joyful glamour to this Sydney bungalow
In this Sydney bungalow, vivid hues, curvilinear forms and graphic applications of black and white showcase 1960s modernism at its best
By Karine Monié Published
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Every surface gleams in this incredible house which manages to feel like a luxury spa
Kingston Lafferty Design turned his house in Lovers' Walk, Ireland, into an opulent space where marble and polish take over every surface
By Juliet Benning Published
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So much more than all-white - interior designer Sheena Murphy's home shows how to do a neutral palette to perfection
Layering neutral colors creates a home that is cool, calm and cosy too. Sheena Murphy of nune perfects the pared-back palette
By Mary Weaver Published
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These 8 rugs all set the perfect tone for decorating now – narrowing them down is going to be the hardest part
The area rugs we love from our favorite interior-designed rooms, plus similar designs you can buy today
By Oonagh Turner Published
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How do I make mid-century style feel modern? This Tribeca penthouse is a masterclass
The NYC apartment has a retro look that still feels contemporary and on-trend
By Lilith Hudson Published
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Master bathroom ideas: 19 stunning design ideas for a dreamy master bathroom
We've found 19 stunning master bathroom ideas for a luxurious master bathroom. From statement lighting and striking tiles to extra tall bathtubs deep enough to submerge you right to the shoulders, these are the master bathrooms that dreams are made of.
By Lotte Brouwer Last updated
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This incredible luxe house shows how to be minimalist but still have your favorite things on display
Designer Cherie Lee has curated a wonderful family home in line with minimalist principles that celebrates the items she's chosen to include
By Mary Weaver Published
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The cozy-yet-airy color palette of this home in New York is guaranteed to make you happy
This home designed by Studio DB was once a vintage, old-style dwelling, now radiates with a fresh, contemporary energy
By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari Last updated
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These 7 wall lights have helped me make every room a happier space to live in
These 7 wall lights are ideal for creating spaces that are look beautiful, that feel even better, and that people want to get together in
By Pip Rich Published
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A different color tile in every room may sound odd, but it's what brings so much joy to this small apartment
With the owners seeking to bring color to their Madrid apartment, this interior designer introduced bold, rustic charm with primary-hued tiling throughout
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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I think about these 7 coffee tables from the world's best homes at least twice a week
Livingetc's editor Pip Rich loves a good coffee table, and these perfect seven are the ones currently setting his style agenda
By Pip Rich Last updated
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Interior designer Yinka Ilori explains the secrets to using bold colors in relaxing decor schemes
Designer Yinka Ilori tells our editor Pip Rich how to use vibrant colors in ways that makes the home feel calm and soothing
By Pip Rich Published
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This smart NYC apartment is a modern masterclass in getting a lot of storage into a small space
A couple's apartment in NYC has been cleverly conceptualized with hidden storage units by AMMOR Architecture
By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari Published
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This architect's apartment has become a testing ground for his favorite and most experimental ideas
With its moving partitions and creative room layouts, this architect's apartment in Tel Aviv is a showcase of his most creative concepts
By Hugh Metcalf Last updated