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How can I update my bathroom without replacing it? 10 tricks for a fresh feel

Update your bathroom without commiting to a major project with these 10 easy wins

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  Color ideas for small kitchens that can make tiny spaces feel bigger, bolder and less apologetic

  From statement neutrals to bold shades, these small kitchen color ideas prove that you can be creative, even in a compact room

  By Oonagh Turner • Published 17 January 23

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  10 ways to add a pop of color to a neutral living room that might just be the magic touch your space is missing

  Add a pop of color through furnishings, art, paint and more to create an eye-catching living room

  By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari • Published 17 January 23

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  6 ways to make your bathroom look more expensive without having to splash the cash

  Design experts reveal how you can elevate your bathroom for a high-end aesthetic without the hefty price tag

  By Ruth Doherty • Published 17 January 23

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  11 incredible kitchens without backsplashes – the modern, fresh and freeing way to design

  Taking a less traditional approach to kitchen design? Let these backsplashless spaces inspire

  By Hebe Hatton • Published 16 January 23

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  When should you use knobs vs pulls in a kitchen? The simple rule of thumb to know (and why I decided to break it)

  Is deciding between knobs vs pulls for your kitchen handles an aesthetic choice, or a functional one? Here's what the experts have to say

  By Luke Arthur Wells • Published 15 January 23

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  These are the 5 things professional organizers always use in a bathroom to make use of every inch

  These space enhancers for bathrooms will not only clear the clutter, but also make the room feel larger than it is

  By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari • Published 14 January 23

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  How should you decorate a room with high ceilings? From genius ways to fill space to how to keep it cozy

  Interior designers share their favorite ideas for decorating living rooms with high ceilings, and how best to fill that wall space

  By Oonagh Turner • Published 14 January 23

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  10 unusual kitchen materials - beautiful new design trends set to level up your counters and cabinets

  Unusual kitchen materials, from pigmented concrete to recycled plastic are becoming loved by designers. Here's how to create a space that doesn't look like everyone else.

  By Cat Olley • Published 14 January 23

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  10 Shaker kitchen ideas that prove this classic design can be styled in a brilliantly modern way

  Shaker style kitchens may be considered a more traditional style, but in the right hands, they can create a modern, design-forward space nonetheless

  By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari • Published 13 January 23

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  These 7 rust living rooms have me convinced that this color trend might just become the biggest of 2023

  Earthy yet decadent, these rust living rooms are capturing the mood for 2023 perfectly

  By Oonagh Turner • Published 12 January 23

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  What's the most relaxing color for a bathroom? These 10 ideas will strike the right mood

  Choose these relaxing colors for bathrooms for a look that’s tranquil, sophisticated and wonderfully soothing

  By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari • Published 11 January 23

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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 11 January 23

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  10 cozy minimalist living rooms you could hunker down in all winter

  Cozy minimalist living rooms are not a contradiction in terms, as these beautifully designed spaces show

  By Kate Hollowood • Published 11 January 23

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  14 kitchens without wall cabinets that mean more light, less bulkiness and just as much storage

  Whether you are tight on space, or just want to keep your kitchen light and open, ditching wall cabinets is a trend to embrace

  By Hebe Hatton • Published 11 January 23

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  13 ways repetition in interior design can be used to create calmingly sophisticated rooms

  Repetition in interior design is a simple formula for consistency, and an easy way to pack interiors with plenty of visual interest

  By Keith Flanagan • Published 10 January 23

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  10 bathrooms that nail the natural wood trend in surprisingly different ways

  These wood bathroom ideas prove that this trend can work for any style of bathroom, from modern, minimalist spaces to rustic retreats with a natural feel

  By Oonagh Turner • Published 10 January 23

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  We're sold – a one wall kitchen might just be the best solution when you're working with a small space

  A one wall kitchen packs plenty into a small area, giving you space to play with for the rest of your floorplan

  By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari • Published 10 January 23

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  What should I put on my kitchen walls? These decor ideas will help fill up that unloved, empty wall space

  What should I put on my kitchen walls? Give empty walls a new lease of life with these decorative ideas

  By Oonagh Turner • Published 8 January 23

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  How can you add color to a room without painting? The best tricks to try to liven up your home

  Want to add color to a room without painting it? These experts have some great ideas for making a home more colorful, without the stress of re-decorating

  By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari • Published 7 January 23

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  How can I make a small bathroom look stylish? These ideas will make even tiny spaces feel chic

  Small bathrooms can feel uninspiring, but they don't have to be, as these stylish ideas go to prove

  By Oonagh Turner • Published 7 January 23

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  Decorating with beige – 9 ways to embrace this surprisingly versatile color in your home

  Decorating with beige can actually be more creative and fun than you'd think. Here's how to do it right

  By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari • Published 6 January 23

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  10 budget bathroom updates that will refresh your space for 2023 that cost under $50 each

  Looking for budget bathroom updates to turn a tired space into your home's retreat? Here's 15 ideas that are easy and affordable

  By Hugh Metcalf • Published 6 January 23

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  What are the best warm living room colors? These on-trend shades will up your space's cozy factor significantly

  The 8 warm living room colors that can transform a stark space to a cozy snug

  By Oonagh Turner • Published 5 January 23

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  10 of the best bathrooms of last year to inspire your 2023 renovation goals

  These bathroom designs, each featured by Livingetc in the last year, will equip you with some of the latest and greatest inspiration for your own project

  By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari • Published 5 January 23

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  10 rules to achieve balance in interior design - the secret style sauce which brings schemes together

  For calm interiors with visual stability, balance is the go-to design principle for perfect harmony in good measure

  By Keith Flanagan • Published 5 January 23

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  11 micro apartments with genius ideas to steal if you live in any kind of small home

  The secret to small space living might just be found in these pioneering micro apartments that put tiny floorplans to good use

  By Hugh Metcalf • Published 4 January 23

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  The 16 rules of interior design I'm taking into 2023, given to me by the best designers in the world

  These 16 basic rules of interior design are the ones I've been gifted by the most creative minds behind the most beautiful rooms, and are all you need to make a scheme

  By Pip Rich • Last updated 3 January 23

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  Rhythm in interior design - 11 ways to use this clever technique for rooms that look professionally done

  You don’t need to be a natural to achieve great rhythm in interior design, as a handful of principle techniques will get you in step

  By Keith Flanagan • Published 2 January 23

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  Pan storage ideas – 11 of the best (and most stylish) ways to save space

  Because our favorite pan storage ideas are the ones that look great, as well as do the job

  By Hebe Hatton • Published 1 January 23