Articles by: Keith Flanagan

Keith Flanagan is a New York based journalist specialising in design, food and travel. He has been an editor at Time Out New York, and has written for such publications as Architectural Digest, Conde Nast Traveller, Food 52 and USA Today. He regularly contributes to Livingetc, reporting on design trends and offering insight from the biggest names in the US. His intelligent approach to interiors also sees him as an expert in explaining the different disciplines in design.

Latest articles by Keith Flanagan

marble coffee niche in a modern wood kitchen cabinets

Designers are loving the new kitchen trend for coffee niches - these 7 show how they can improve your morning routine

The new kitchen trend for coffee niches turns your space into a place that functions exactly in the way you want to use it, making a ritual of your morning routine

'They're new and intriguing!' Digital colors are the design trend you'll be hearing a lot about - here's how to use them

Digital colors are coming to a home near you — a varied palette of soft and strong shades, pastels and bolds. Color and design experts explain how to get them right

By Keith Flanagan • Published 17 March 23
Designers have created a bathroom trend that makes the shower the star - these 6 show you how it's done

The statement shower trend infuses bathrooms with drama and excitement, and these six show how to get the look

By Keith Flanagan • Published 22 February 23
The architectural trend that squeezes seating into even the smallest of kitchens, creating perfect nooks

Modern banquettes are having a moment, with designers creating seating in even the most awkward of kitchen layouts

By Keith Flanagan • Published 30 January 23

13 ways repetition in interior design can be used to create calmingly sophisticated rooms

Repetition in interior design is a simple formula for consistency, and an easy way to pack interiors with plenty of visual interest

By Keith Flanagan • Published 10 January 23
10 rules to achieve balance in interior design - the secret style sauce which brings schemes together

For calm interiors with visual stability, balance is the go-to design principle for perfect harmony in good measure

By Keith Flanagan • Published 5 January 23
This perfect new kitchen trend increases the sense of light and decreases the feeling of clutter

Architects love using partitioned walls - or the feeling of one - to create kitchen spaces that feel connected but neatly separate

By Keith Flanagan • Published 4 January 23

Rhythm in interior design - 11 ways to use this clever technique for rooms that look professionally done

You don’t need to be a natural to achieve great rhythm in interior design, as a handful of principle techniques will get you in step

By Keith Flanagan • Published 2 January 23
Transitional style is taking over interior design – top designers on 11 ways to capture the calm and collected look

Transitional style finds common ground between contemporary and classic interiors through a seamless mix of furniture and deco

By Keith Flanagan • Last updated 14 December 22
Minimalism in interior design explained

Minimalism is an enduring design trend, but what does it mean right now? Interiors experts explain how to interpret it at home

By Keith Flanagan • Last updated 8 December 22

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Keith Flanagan

Latest articles by Keith Flanagan

Designers are loving the new kitchen trend for coffee niches - these 7 show how they can improve your morning routine

'They're new and intriguing!' Digital colors are the design trend you'll be hearing a lot about - here's how to use them

Designers have created a bathroom trend that makes the shower the star - these 6 show you how it's done

The architectural trend that squeezes seating into even the smallest of kitchens, creating perfect nooks

13 ways repetition in interior design can be used to create calmingly sophisticated rooms

10 rules to achieve balance in interior design - the secret style sauce which brings schemes together

This perfect new kitchen trend increases the sense of light and decreases the feeling of clutter

Rhythm in interior design - 11 ways to use this clever technique for rooms that look professionally done

Transitional style is taking over interior design – top designers on 11 ways to capture the calm and collected look

Minimalism in interior design explained

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