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FROM THE EDITOR

Living Etc

2025 trends report • THE FORECAST FOR HOMES IS LOOKING GOOD, WITH THE KEY DESIGN DIRECTIONS ALL HAVING THE FEEL-GOOD FACTOR – HAPPY DAYS

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

2 Hyper green • The future of green is punchy, saturated and vivid, adding verve to any space

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)

4 Deep seating • Seats are going comfy, slouchy and informal – these generous communal sofas and nooks make for dream hang-out spaces

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

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

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

8 Sparkling finishes • All that glimmers is design gold thanks to a new way of thinking about decor

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

Houses • CHARACTERFUL ABODES FROM LONDON TO OZ VIA LA GRACE OUR PAGES – AND ARE PACKED WITH ONE-OF-A-KIND DESIGNS

Flying colours • The alluring palette and standout design in this Melbourne home are complete triumphs

SCENE STEALER • In an LA neighbourhood named for its historic movie lots, this new build is an effortless blend of drama and understated style

DISCO FEVER • A Studio 54-inspired Big Apple apartment has been designed as the ideal pied-à-terre for entertaining

Italian AFFAIR • A traditional Puglian house, passed down from grandparents, got a new lease of life in a vibrant and unexpected way

A little bit retro… • …a whole lotta soul – this fabulous family home blends a modern-rustic aesthetic with 70s vibes

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

Easy touch • Textured wallcoverings are big and there’s more to them than just grasscloth – these designs deliver instant depth and interest

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

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

Colour decoded • Livingetc colour expert Amy Moorea Wong on a dining room with star power – despite its bijou size

Soucrebook • THE HOMEWARE WE’RE COVETING, GLASS ARTISTS TO INVEST IN AND THE GORGEOUS DESIGNS COMING OUT OF AMERICA

Global outlook: interiors report •...