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news & views
THE DESIGNS, PEOPLE AND LOOKS WE LOVE – FROM FANCY TABLESCAPES AND OUR GIFT GUIDE TO THE STYLE LEADERS HELPING US HOST LIKE PROS
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present time
Leading creatives reveal what’s on top of their lists to Santa (and now on top of ours…)
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happy hosting
Designers and tastemakers on throwing a festive do in style
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fit for a feast
Gather round for the most trend-forward tablescapes – shorthand for stylish soirées and the backdrop to your best (and most beautiful) Christmas yet
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dazzling decs
Adorn the tree with some look-at-me baubles
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coloured glass
Joyful pieces like these will look jewel-like on the Christmas table
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gentle angles
Move over curved sofa – the new lounge-worthy piece is bending the rules
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brick red
Warm, inviting and cosy, this shade is a fresh take on a trad Yuletide hue
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twinkle, twinkle
Shiny shouldn’t be saved for just fashion or Christmas – a little bit of glitz is fabulous all year round
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all the trimmings
A decorative new passementerie collection from Samuel & Sons offers a vibrant way to spice up your interiors
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palette cleanser
Colour expert Cassandra Ellis tells our editor Pip Rich how to recreate that relaxed sense of home we all crave now, using hues that give us time to pause and recharge
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livingetc goes live
Join our panel of experts for a design masterclass in how to get the minimaluxe look
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HOUSES
IT WOULDN’T BE A DECEMBER ISSUE WITHOUT HOMES SERVING FESTIVE STYLE INSPO – PLUS MORE BEAUTIFUL SPACES FROM HAARLEM TO MILAN
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A VINTAGE CHRISTMAS
The A-listers’ antiques dealer Owen Pacey and his magazine editor partner Rachel have created a sanctuary in Spitalfields
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GOOD TIDINGS
Serendipity played a part in Alex and Chelsea being able to build this gorgeous home from scratch – it’s a dream come true
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DIVINE INTERVENTION
Milla and Nigel’s Netherlands abode was once a chapel, so when they discovered a hidden fresco it became the heart of the home
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RISE & SHINE
A cherished but dated family home has risen from the style doldrums and now is the place to be for very chic holiday gatherings
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PAST & PRESENT
This minimaluxe Milanese apartment is a harmonious blend of the old and the new, thanks to the subtle touch of its designer owners
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SERENE DREAM
It may be cold outside (and they may have two kids and a dog), but Laylah and Matt still have a home that is the epitome of welcoming warmth and laid-back luxury
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decorating
DECADENT DINING ROOM IDEAS AND THE COLOUR AND DESIGN CHOICES TO GET A LITTLE BIT OF OPULENCE ALL YEAR ROUND
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silver linings
Steel, nickel and polished chrome are the metallics of the moment – designs like these demonstrate the best ways to use them
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colour decoded
There’s not a bauble in sight – so why does this teal scheme still feel so festive? Livingetc colour expert Amy Moorea Wong explains
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fine dining
A confident use of colours, materials and standout furnishings will ensure every meal is memorable
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sourcebook
THE BIG CHRISTMAS SHOPPING EDIT – PLUS DIANA HENRY’S GO-TO KITCHENWARE AND A GUIDE TO GETTING A DREAM HOME BAR
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little black book: kitchenware
ON THE RELEASE OF A NEW EDITION OF HER BOOK ROAST FIGS, SUGAR SNOW, DIANA HENRY REVEALS THE COOKWARE SHE COULDN’T BE WITHOUT
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big ticket: home bars
UP YOUR HOLIDAYS HOSTING GAME AND EMBRACE STAYING IN WITH YOUR VERY OWN GLITZY BAR
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secret address book: joyful ceramics
CHRISTMAS ISN’T THE ONLY TIME YOUR TABLE NEEDS A CENTREPIECE – AND THIS FRENCH DESIGNER’S PLAYFUL PIECES TICK ALL OUR BOXES
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the spotlight: what to buy now
AN EDIT OF TEAM LIVINGETC’S MOST-WANTED FESTIVE TREATS
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clever
SAVVY SEATING TO ACCOMMODATE A CROWD, SMART GUEST ROOMS, COOL CABINS, KITCHEN TRENDS AND CREATING A SANCTUARY
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IN THE KNOW kitchens & bathrooms
THE LATEST LAUNCHES, LOOKS AND IDEAS EXCITING US NOW
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metal kitchens
BEYOND WORKTOPS AND APPLIANCES, COOL-TONED METALS HAVE BECOME A DESIGNER-APPROVED CHOICE FOR EVERY INCH OF SLEEK COOKING SPACES
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space-saving seating
AS VISITS FROM FRIENDS AND FAMILY RAMP UP, THIS SLEEK SEAT IDEA IS THE PERFECT ARCHITECTURAL ADDITION
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guest beds
INTERIOR DESIGNERS ARE COMING UP WITH COOL WAYS TO MAKE ROOM FOR OVERNIGHT GUESTS
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modern cabins
THESE CUTTING-EDGE RETREATS SET IN SPELLBINDING DESTINATIONS HAVE CAPTURED OUR IMAGINATION
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LIFESTYLE
SUNNY WINTER ESCAPES, VIENNA AT CHRISTMAS AND AN ARCHITECTURAL GEM FOR NEW YEAR DESIGN INSPIRATION
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HOTEL HOTLIST
Dreaming of beachside stays? These resorts will give you serious wanderlust
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SEE YOU IN VIENNA
The home of the classic Christmas market also has a very modern take on festivities
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ARCHITECTURAL WONDER
This shapely house on a characterful Melbourne street stands out from the crowd