4 Japanese Tablescaping Lessons That Will Make Your Autumn Hosting So Much Cozier

Livingetc outlines four Japanese-inspired ways to make autumn tables feel personal and welcoming, from shared dishes to seasonal ceramics.

How To Make Your Shower Floor Sexy — The Guide To Ensuring Trays, Enclosures, And Drains Deliver A Design Moment

A Livingetc design report compares tiled wet rooms and shower trays, with advice on patterns, materials, drainage and installation.

Everything I Set Up In My First Month With An all-Matter Smart Home — And What Still Doesn’t Work

A Matter Alpha report details a month of Matter devices, including what worked across lighting and controls—and which switch features remain limited.

October Brought A Lot Of Elevated, Cozy, And Stylish Homeware Releases — Here’s 10 You Don’t Want To Miss

Livingetc’s October 2026 roundup highlights 10 homeware releases, including Hommey tableware, designer rugs, compact sofas and portable lighting.

15 Best Air Fryers for Small Kitchens in 2027

Compare 15 compact air fryers for small kitchens by capacity, counter footprint, controls, and cleanup to find the right fit for your space.

10 Best Smart Halloween Projector Lights for Outdoor Displays in 2027

Compare 10 smart Halloween projector lights by control options, effects, weather protection, and setup needs to find the right fit for your display.

7 Smart Home Devices That Are Better With Thread

Thread can help smart-home bulbs, sensors, locks and blinds use low-power mesh connections. Here is where it may help—and what to check.

Connected Home Safety Devices Checklist 2026

This checklist is for people planning a connected home safety setup, from…

Quartz Countertops May Be On Their Way Out—Here’s What’s Replacing Them

Designers report growing interest in quartzite, marble, granite, soapstone and porcelain, while safety concerns add pressure on engineered quartz.

The Inspired Home Show To Host 2,000 Brands, New Show Floor Activations

The Inspired Home Show plans to host an estimated 2,000 brands in Chicago on March 9–11, 2027, with new floor activations before its 2028 move.