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This genius 'cloud bed' dupe has gone viral – and you can use it to elevate your existing bed
To give a plain box spring a luxurious new look, people are looking to this all-foam bed slipcover that's a fraction of the price of an equivalent bed frame
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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Can you use a gas grill in winter? Yes - if you know these vital tips from the experts
Grilling outdoors during winter isn't on most people's radar, but it is possible. These barbecue experts explain what you need to know first
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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Mixing warm and cool colors is the new shortcut to an on-trend palette – here's how interior designers do it
Designers are creating unexpected combinations by mixing warm and cool colors in surprisingly complementary ways
By Luke Arthur Wells • Published
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Before and After: A tired Californian home was made lighter, airier and given the most beautiful wood kitchen island
The before and after of this home in California is almost impossible to understand, as it's transformed with more light, space and transitional-style
By Pip Rich • Published
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Is this the end of the home office? Designers say fewer people want them – here's why I stopped using mine
With a shifting work-from-home culture becoming the new normal, it might be time to re-imagine the concept of home offices, says our deputy editor
By Hugh Metcalf • Published
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A 'distraction-proof' decluttering method? Why I'll be using this idea room-by-room until my whole home is cleared
If you're easily overwhelmed by decluttering, this expert's foolproof technique is the best way to make the task more manageable
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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This Art Deco-inspired IKEA hack using BILLY bookcases makes the perfect surround for this fireplace
This stylish sage green IKEA hack brings character to this living room using a few BILLY units, MDF board and some strip wood
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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This genius Amazon buy makes it so much easier to use the power outlet behind your couch
If you have an awkwardly placed power outlet behind your sofa, this clever adaptor might be exactly what you need
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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This towel warming gadget is going viral – it's an alternative to the one thing most bathrooms in the US are missing
This plug-in towel warmer has become a new viral sensation for those looking to keep it cozy when they step out of the shower
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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This hack might have just solved the biggest drawback of trendy marble surfaces – but does it really work?
Stains on marble can really tarnish the look of your home, but this viral hack is giving us hope they can be easy to remove
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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This new IKEA collection is a budget-friendly take on one of my favorite luxe interior trends right now
IKEA has teamed up with designer Sabine Marcelis for a collection that draws inspiration from her iconic $2,000 doughnut chair
By Hugh Metcalf • Published
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How to plan the perfect outdoor kitchen – 8 important steps according to landscapers and designers
If you're planning ahead to add an outdoor kitchen to your backyard, here's what the professionals think you need to know
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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This interior designer’s once drab velvet sofa now looks brand new – the secret? A self-mixed fabric paint
Thanks to a bottle of fabric paint and some custom furniture legs, this interior designer's sofa is now almost totally unrecognizable
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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This one simple bedroom design hack solves a problem we've all been suffering for years
If you're constantly losing things behind the edge of your mattress you need to know about this bedding hack
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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Is turning your books backwards a design faux-pas? We settle the debate once and for all
The bookshelf decorating trend has divided opinions with some loving the neutral minimalist look and others arguing it's an impractical fad...
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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Our prediction? This modern take on an age-old idea will be the next big paint trend, especially for small homes
The traditional painting technique has been given a modern twist for 2023. These experts explain how we should be embracing it
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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This IKEA entryway hack uses METOD kitchen cabinets to make clever built-in storage seating
This entryway alcove has been transformed into a multi-functional seating area using IKEA METOD cabinets and just a few simple materials
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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Ring is launching a security camera drone that 'patrols' your home – here's what we know so far
Would you introduce a drone into your home as your latest security system? Well Ring's latest device does just that
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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A gardening expert shares the three jobs to do in your backyard now to get ahead this year, including what to plant
If your new year's resolution is to do more gardening, these experts share seven simple jobs to get you started
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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These are the 20 color trends for 2023 that should be on your design radar
The biggest color trends for 2023 to help you curate a happy home
By Roddy Clarke • Last updated
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This organizer's three-second decluttering rule is the best trick we've found if you suffer from 'decision fatigue'
If you find yourself held up by decision-making when decluttering your home, this expert-approved technique promises quick results
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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This 'secret' storage hack is the best way to disguise your home's most dated feature
This clever storage idea turned a living room's awkward leftover niche into a magical feature for this family home
By Hugh Metcalf • Published
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Forget exercise, this interior stylist used her gym ball to create an amazing concrete planter instead
Struggling to find the perfect plant pot? All it takes is some concrete mix, a gym ball, and some rope to make this beautiful modern rustic planter yourself
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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This IKEA hack transforms BESTA cabinets into built-in sideboard storage to fill awkward alcoves
The decorative molding on these IKEA cabinets gives the built-in sideboards a timelessly elegant paneled effect
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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This perfect new kitchen trend increases the sense of light and decreases the feeling of clutter
Architects love using partitioned walls - or the feeling of one - to create kitchen spaces that feel connected but neatly separate
By Keith Flanagan • Published
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LG has just announced its new OLED TVs - here's how to get last year's models up to $800 cheaper
Get a great deal on LG's 2022 TV models, as the brand reveals its upcoming line-up
By Caroline Preece • Published
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Don't wait for spring cleaning – these are the 4 spaces you should declutter right now for a more mindful start to 2023
These are the four spaces in your home that you should declutter right now for healthier habits this January
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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These are the 10 best home decor buys in the Anthropologie sale, as chosen by the Livingetc team
At Livingetc we love a bargain. Here our team have sifted through the Anthropologie sale to list the best buys for your home
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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I'm banking on this little-known Alexa hack to nail my New Year's resolution – here's why
Try out this simple skill that will help your Alexa take you to task and help keep you focused and productive in 2023
By Hugh Metcalf • Published