Your Curated Finds — Pendant Lights

Livingetc’s Iokasti John Lewis selects five pendant lights blending farmhouse warmth with modern design, with a reminder to check dimmer compatibility.

Curated Finds For Sue | Transitional Rugs

Livingetc stylist Miaad recommends three transitional rugs, from a linear wool blend to a washable recycled-plastic flatweave.

Meghan Markle Launches Advent Calendar Inspired By Her Montecito Home

As Ever has opened preorders for a 24-chocolate advent calendar with an illustration of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Montecito home.

This £10 Argos Shoe Rack Is Perfect For Keeping Muddy Boots And Wet Jackets Tidy This Autumn

Ideal Home highlights Argos’s £10 four-tier shoe rack with eight double hooks, while noting its durability and assembly have not been tested.

Yankee Candle Has Launched 2 The Traitors Candles – Will You Choose Faithful Or Traitor?

Yankee Candle’s The Traitors collection includes Faithful and Traitor scents, available online in two jar styles for £30 each.

33 Curtain Ideas By Interior Designers That Will Transform Your Space, Whether You Want Them To Quietly Elevate Or Boldly Stand Out

Livingetc has gathered 33 designer curtain ideas, from patterned and ombre drapes to sheers and fabric used beyond windows.

A Williamsburg Duplex Draws From Brooklyn’s Industrial Past

A six-unit Williamsburg building uses factory-inspired steelwork and residential finishes in a fifth-floor duplex designed by Sara Ianniciello.

Interior Experts Reveal Their Top 6 Tricks To Make An Open-plan Living Room Look And Feel Cosy

Interior designers recommend lighting, colour, furniture and soft textures to make an open-plan living area feel more defined and cosy.

Forget Pricey Blinds: Walmart’s $7 Find Is A Smarter Buy

Walmart’s Mainstays cordless vinyl blinds cost under $7 and have a 4.4-star rating, but reviewers report concerns about durability.

Old Is The New ‘New’ — How The Economics Of Resale, Thrift, And Vintage Are Changing The Kind Of Interiors We Covet

Resale and vintage are moving into mainstream interior design, driven by demand for distinctive pieces and a growing secondhand market.