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The Nordstrom sale is here, and these products handpicked by Livingetc's editor are worth bookmarking
Who doesn't love a good bargain? The holiday season is the best time to look for good deals, and spruce up your home for the new year
By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari • Published
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After Christmas TV deals LIVE: the best bargains on 4K, OLED, QLED and more
All of the best after Christmas savings on big screen entertainment, brought to you live
By Caroline Preece • Last updated
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The IKEA sale is on, and Livingetc's editor has handpicked the best hidden gems
The IKEA sale is full of brilliant bargains, and our editor Pip Rich has selected the five smartest pieces for your home
By Pip Rich • Last updated
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Meet the designers using bio-materials to create amazing 'grown' homewares
From growing grass roots into intricate forms, to a type of natural concrete grown underwater, designers are making bold strides with these unusual, natural materials
By Hugh Metcalf • Published
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These are the 10 best space-saving tricks I've learned in 2022 that anyone with a small home should know
If you have a home that's on the smaller side, these picks of the best space-saving solutions could be exactly what you need
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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This clever Amazon buy you've probably never heard of might just be the solution to patchy holiday WiFi
Sick of your internet connection cutting out? An automatic WiFi rebooter might be what you need this Christmas
By Alex Berry • Published
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Designers are leaving these outdated kitchen trends in 2022 – some of their choices might shock you
Leave these outdated kitchen trends in 2022 say top designers, but are you ready to say goodbye to these once-adored styles?
By Hugh Metcalf • Published
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These budget Amazon buys promise a spa-like shower without spending thousands of dollars on your bathroom
Use your daily shower to alleviate stress and aid relaxation with these budget Amazon buys
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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The Y2K interiors trend is a controversial look. But we found these 3 things to love about it
Y2K is here to stay. Forget contemporary interiors – these designers predict that 2023 will resemble something closer to 2003...
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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See inside Frank Lloyd Wright's Californian ranch, now on sale at $4.25 million
The intriguing Prairie style home in the sunny San Joaquin Valley was one of the renowned architect's final designs
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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These are the 8 most effective decluttering tips I've learned this year that I think you should know too
Don't let decluttering be the bane of your life, use these eight expert-approved tips instead.
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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This IKEA hack creates a super-chic wireless mushroom lamp for less than $20
Mushroom lamps have been one of the biggest lighting trends of 2022. With this simple IKEA hack you make one yourself
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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There's a brand new sofa trend and it's tricky to get right - design experts explain how
Bold piping against a colorful fabric is big news for sofas in 2023. Our experts explain how to make them look gorgeous, not garish
By Kate Hollowood • Published
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The internet is going wild for the 'satisfying' tech feature on this new vacuum
Social media is obsessed with this vacuum cleaner that shows up every last speck of dirt, and so am I
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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This simple flooring trick makes a narrow space seem wider – the architect behind it explains how
This simple tiling idea tricks the eye into thinking a narrow living space is larger than it really is. This architect explains how it's done
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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Accent sofas are the big living room trend for 2023 – this is how to pick a color you won't be sick of after a few months
Statement sofas continue to be the best way to inject color into neutral or lackluster living rooms. Here's how to embrace the trend and pick the right color
By Lilith Hudson • Last updated
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Do the Dyson Zone 'air-purifying' headphones have anything going for them?
Pricey, chunky and with a comic book supervillain vibe, the Dyson Zone headphones look like a tough sell
By Alan Martin • Published
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How much does it cost to stay at the real White Lotus in Sicily? Plus, the differences to the show's hotel
It might not be known as the White Lotus in the real world, but this Sicilian resort is equally as luxurious
By Hugh Metcalf • Published
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It's official – the world's best interior designers have decided on their favorite color for the coming year
Rich and opulent, this is the it-color the world's greatest designers say they'll be embracing in 2023, and how you can, too
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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These are the four organizers to buy that professional declutterers say will actually change your life
Don't be swayed by novelty buys - these quick-fix organizers that are actually worth your money will help you really clear clutter
By Lilith Hudson • Last updated
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This $7 Amazon buy is the easiest way to plug in your outdoor Christmas lights without the need for extension cords
If you're fed up with relying on extension cables for your Christmas lights, this budget lighting hack has you covered
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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You heard it here first - the rainbow bookshelf trend is over. Designers on what to do instead
The rainbow bookshelf trend has been beloved for years...but the design world is fickle. Here are 5 new book curation ideas to try instead
By Ruth Doherty • Published
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We've just discovered what those extra red-tipped bulbs that come with Christmas lights are for...
Now we know about this super simple lighting hack that promises more magical Christmas decorations
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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This IKEA PAX hack adds sliding doors to a built-in closet, complete with budget-friendly DIY shiplap
Soft grey paint, sliding shiplap doors, and a bespoke built-in design give this modern closet a relaxing feel fit for a bedroom
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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This countertop idea is trending for beautifully textured kitchens – but is it worth sacrificing practicality for?
Designers are embracing tiled countertops for the most beautiful kitchens, but there are question marks over how practical they are
By Luke Arthur Wells • Published
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This inconspicuous clothes airer that's trending online is my new favorite idea to maximize a small laundry space
Fed up of your bulky drying rack taking up floor space and ruining your room's design? This compact clothes airer might be the answer...
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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This viral $10 Amazon buy will change how you organize your home's storage forever
You can now keep your storage organized using a clever bit of tech and your phone, and we're slightly obsessed with the idea...
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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Are IKEA kitchens any good? This architect, who has completed over 100 kitchens, has the answer
Cheap, modern, and easy to assemble, there's a lot to love about IKEA kitchens, but are they a false economy? An expert weighs in
By Lilith Hudson • Last updated
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'Diagonal dining' is the one-minute table trick experts say can help seat more people for Christmas lunch
Do you struggle to fit the whole family around the dining table at Christmas? This simple solution maximizes space so there's room for everyone
By Lilith Hudson • Published