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1 Sunset palettes
These designer rooms positively glow with the warmth and punchiness of a scheme inspired by a summer sundown – they’re mood-boosters through and through
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2 Hyper green
The future of green is punchy, saturated and vivid, adding verve to any space
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3 70s soiree
Dinner parties are going retro in 2025 – shining silver, waved edges and fabulous fondues will have you dancing on tables (just move the lovely glassware first)
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4 Deep seating
Seats are going comfy, slouchy and informal – these generous communal sofas and nooks make for dream hang-out spaces
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5 Oxblood red
This sexy shade is in demand and designer Anne McDonald has fallen in love – she explains how best to use this visceral colour
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6 One hero piece
What if we told you designers had found a way to make budgets go further while elevating schemes even higher? This new trend does just that
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7 Fungi motifs
High-end design is embracing mushroom forms in furniture and decor, moving on the fungi trend by crafting grown-up, sculptural pieces with class
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8 Sparkling finishes
All that glimmers is design gold thanks to a new way of thinking about decor
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9 Antique accents
Gems from the past can infuse a contemporary scheme with warmth and character – the key is striking a balance between traditional and modern
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Houses
CHARACTERFUL ABODES FROM LONDON TO OZ VIA LA GRACE OUR PAGES – AND ARE PACKED WITH ONE-OF-A-KIND DESIGNS
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Flying colours
The alluring palette and standout design in this Melbourne home are complete triumphs
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SCENE STEALER
In an LA neighbourhood named for its historic movie lots, this new build is an effortless blend of drama and understated style
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DISCO FEVER
A Studio 54-inspired Big Apple apartment has been designed as the ideal pied-à-terre for entertaining
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Italian AFFAIR
A traditional Puglian house, passed down from grandparents, got a new lease of life in a vibrant and unexpected way
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A little bit retro…
…a whole lotta soul – this fabulous family home blends a modern-rustic aesthetic with 70s vibes
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Character study
It might have been designed as a show home, but this County Dublin house is so layered and charming a family ended up buying it lock, stock and barrel
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Decorating
HOW TO DO PRIMARY COLOURS, WOOD DRENCHING AND TEXTURED WALLS, PLUS RÓISÍN LAFFERTY ON A SOFTER APPROACH TO MATERIALS
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Easy touch
Textured wallcoverings are big and there’s more to them than just grasscloth – these designs deliver instant depth and interest
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Material girl
Designer – and two-time Livingetc cover star – Róisín Lafferty is known for luxe stones and bold colours but she’s bringing out her softer side, as she tells executive editor Pip Rich
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Wood drenching
Brown always feels elegantly timeless, and this popular form of decorating – layering wood panelling and furniture – is a sure way to make your home look classic and sophisticated
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Colour decoded
Livingetc colour expert Amy Moorea Wong on a dining room with star power – despite its bijou size
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Soucrebook
THE HOMEWARE WE’RE COVETING, GLASS ARTISTS TO INVEST IN AND THE GORGEOUS DESIGNS COMING OUT OF AMERICA
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Global outlook: interiors report
OUR NEW YORK EDITOR KEITH FLANAGAN UNCOVERS THE AMERICAN LAUNCHES AND DESIGN NEWS MAKING WAVES OVER HERE TOO
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The spotlight: what to buy now
AN EDIT OF THE BEAUTIES ON TEAM LIVINGETC’S SHOPPING LIST
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On the rise: glass art
MEET THE MAKERS CARVING THEIR OWN PATH ON THE DESIGN SCENE – THEY’RE THE NAMES WE’LL BE SEEING MORE OF IN THE FUTURE
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Clever
THE POWER OF PLYWOOD, SMART COURTYARD GARDENS, SYMPATHETIC NEW BUILDS, BEAUTIFUL BRASSWARE AND MORE
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Kitchens & bathrooms
THE LATEST LOOKS, LAUNCHES AND IDEAS EXCITING US NOW
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Bathroom brassware
THE EXPERTS ON WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE INVESTING IN THIS KEY ELEMENT
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High ply
PLYWOOD HAS COME A LONG WAY – IT’S THE SOUGHT-AFTER MATERIAL FOR BESPOKE INTERIORS AND, BEST OF ALL, IT’S STILL ECONOMICAL
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Courtyard gardens
SO MANY BEAUTIFUL THINGS CAN BE DONE WITH THESE SMALLER PLOTS – THE ENCLOSED SPACE PUSHES YOU TO BE FAR MORE CREATIVE
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Sympathetic builds
DESIGNED TO WHISPER RATHER THAN SHOUT, THESE PROJECTS SHOWCASE ARCHITECTURE THAT COMPLEMENTS ITS SURROUNDINGS
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Fuss-free floors
THIS COMPANY’S LOW-MAINTENANCE, EASY-TO-LIVE-WITH DESIGNS ARE BLISS FOR HOUSEHOLDS WITH CHILDREN OR PETS
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Lifestyle
HOTELS NEAR AND FAR TO GET AWAY FROM IT ALL, A DESIGNER’S GUIDE TO NEW YORK AND A CERAMICIST WITH ATTENTION-GRABBING STYLE
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Hotel HOT LIST
The best places to plan your next escape to, whether you’re up for long haul or something closer to home
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Hidden TRAILS
Join us for a design tour of a city with a very stylish person – this issue, rising French-American designer Sophie Lou Jacobsen reveals her top New York spots
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Next BIG THING
Our favourite designers pick a name on their radar that ought to be on yours, too – this month, Simone Brewster shines a spotlight on ceramicist Lydia Hardwick