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Livingetc • 28th July 2020

This Clever Garden Room Design Doubles As A Chic Guest House

This clever garden room design by London-based architects De Rosee Sa incorporates an open-plan living and kitchenette area, and can accommodate guests too. It even has its own shower room. It’s the kind of design we expect will become increasingly...

Livingetc • 15th May 2020

Explore this New York brownstone townhouse with a light, open-plan interior

This brownstone townhouse in New York’s Brooklyn neighbourhood is home to a family of four. The owners had bought the townhouse years ago but rented it out while they took care of a parent with Alzheimer’s. When they decided to move back, they brought...

Livingetc • 15th May 2020

Explore this historic and idyllic French farmhouse in Provence

In the pretty village of Maussane-les-Alpilles – officially voted one of France’s most beautiful villages – lies this idyllic French farmhouse, the creation of architect Alain Meylan and interior designer Liliana Atilova. The architect and designer...

Livingetc • 14th May 2020

Stylish Nursery Bedroom Ideas For A Chic Baby Bedroom

Looking for nursery decorating ideas? We’ve found the best baby room ideas from the Livingetc archives. Whether it’s for a baby girl or a baby boy, and whether you’re looking for something bright and colourful, or calm and Scandi-inspired, we’ve found...

Livingetc • 14th May 2020

Jaw-Dropping Architecture: 10 Of The Worlds Most Unusual Homes

Some of the world’s most intriguing houses don’t even look like houses at all. In new coffee table book Houses: Extraordinary Living, 400 of the world’s most innovative houses are documented and celebrated, ranging from a California desert retreat to...

Livingetc • 13th May 2020

Small bathroom ideas for shower rooms, en suites and more

Whether it’s a bathroom for kids, for guests, or you’re designing a compact master suite, small spaces shouldn’t limit you from experimenting with some chic ideas. We’ve searched the Livingetc archives for the best small bathroom ideas and...

Livingetc • 13th May 2020

Explore A Modern Beach House In Ireland With Floor-To-Ceiling Sea Views

Dreaming of where your first trip might be to later this year? We’ve found just the spot; a stunning architect-designed holiday house on the Irish coast, with access to both nature and Michelin-star dining, while being completely private and away from...

Livingetc • 13th May 2020

Gorgeous grey bedroom ideas

Gorgeous grey bedroom ideas that prove this neutral is anything but dull. Looking for stylish and sophisticated grey bedroom ideas? Sandwiched comfortably between the white, light and airy bedrooms and cosy dark bedrooms, grey offers the best of both...

Livingetc • 13th May 2020

His and hers double bathroom basin ideas

Double basin vanity ideas for bathrooms that are twice as nice. When it comes to bathrooms, two basins are better than one. Double the space, double the storage and double the style points. There’s plenty of reasons for choosing a double vanity not...

Livingetc • 13th May 2020

Keep your kitchen cool with these stylish standalone islands

As stylish as they are functional, the standalone pieces act as focal points in these contemporary kitchen designs Looking for modern kitchen island ideas? Aside from gaining additional worktop space for cooking, plus extra storage space, kitchen...

Livingetc • 13th May 2020

Bring the outdoors in with these cool and clever interior designs

The past few years have seen lots of creative ideas for bringing the outdoors in – particularly perfect for homes that might be lacking on outdoor space. From lush and flowing living walls to having trees growing right through the middle of your home,...

Livingetc • 13th May 2020

Take a look at these stylish, cosy bedrooms and join the dark side

Dark bedrooms are cosy, alluring and restful – so where better to decorate with an on trend dark shade? Be brave when it comes to using darker shades in the bedroom – combined with soft lighting and the right window treatment, dark bedrooms will...

Livingetc • 13th May 2020

Moody And Dramatic Dark Living Room Ideas and Paint Inspiration

This is an image Plaster render was applied to the walls and ceiling and painted in a high-gloss petrol blue. Get the look: Similar brass side table, West Elm. Unfold room divider, Ferm Living. Hagen rug, Made. The coffee table and chandelier are...

Livingetc • 13th May 2020

Bring some fun into your bathroom with our favourite inspiring designs for wonder walls

Who says bathrooms have to be tiled and plain? These inspiring designs make a statement with pattern and colour. Choosing to wallpaper part or all of a bathroom or cloakroom can transform a functional room into a stylish retreat or a whimsical...

Livingetc • 13th May 2020

Cool and clever bathroom storage ideas

Clever storage ideas to maximise space in your bathroom. As most of us know, great storage is the key to keeping your bathroom tidy and clutter free. As it’s rare to have oodles of room for cupboards, great planning is essential in order to maximise...

Livingetc • 12th May 2020

Cool Bathroom Tile Ideas: From Metro Tiles To Fish Scale & Herringbone

Looking for some beautiful bathroom tile ideas? We got ’em... Bathroom tiles are a simple but effective way of updating a bathroom without completely renovating the whole room. From rustic Moroccan encaustic tiles to modern geometric patterns, and...

Livingetc • 12th May 2020

Twin Room, Bunk Bed and Sharing Kids Room Ideas For Kids That Share

Whether you go for a shared kids room due to lack of space, to free up a room for other things (hello cinema room / home office / laundry room) or because the children choose to, there are many cool and stylish ways to decorate a shared space. You...

Livingetc • 12th May 2020

Get inspired by these fun ideas for cool kids' bedrooms

When it comes to decorating children’s bedrooms, the possibilities are endless. This is a space where you can have a little fun, whether that’s in the form of bold patterned rugs, wild wallpapers, eye-catching murals, painted ceilings and 3D wall art...

Livingetc • 12th May 2020

Browse these cool Crittall-style spaces and fall for their graphic, grid-like charm

There’s no denying that Crittall-style has been staging a comeback – and not just as windows and doors, but as walls, rear extensions, room dividers and even shower screens. Edgy and versatile, the sturdy, slim-profile frames tap into the current...

Livingetc • 12th May 2020

Explore A Stylish And Colourful Family Home Designed By The Novogratz

The Novogratz bought and renovated what they call ‘The Castle’ – a home in the Hollywood Hills built in 1926 that has belonged to everyone from a silent film star to a silent film director. The property came with many problems, but the biggest...