Latest articles by Gilda Bruno
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'Double Coasters' Are the Trend at the Chicest Cocktail Bars — And This Way of Serving Up Drinks Might Just Make Cluttered Dining Tables Yesterday's ProblemWe're taking lessons from top-of-the-class and Instagram-famous establishments alike to help you craft soirées that make room for style
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Why Are All the Coolest Bars Painted Red Right Now? Design Notes From These "Intimate and Transportive" Spaces You'll Want to Bring HomeNo, it's not just you — these sexy, red-drenched hangouts are everywhere. We spoke with designers behind some of the best to learn how to capture their electrifying feel
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Red, Green, and Pink Never Looked Cooler Together Than in This New Boutique Hotel in Berlin — It's the Unexpected Palette You'll Want to StealWith the opening of The Dean Berlin, the German capital just got a new creative hub for the inspired globetrotter, thanks to the laidback-chic vision of designer Rachael Gowdridge
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Do Your Kitchen Knives Pass the Chef Check? 2210 by NattyCanCook's Nathaniel Mortley on the 7 'Essential' Blades That'll Bring Your Food to the Next Level"From breaking down fish and meat to precise vegetable prep and finishing touches during service, a good knife allows you to work with speed, confidence, and accuracy," says the rising London culinarian
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There's Life Beyond Soho House — How London's New Private Members' Clubs Are Re-Imagining What Luxury Looks Like, By Risking It All for Out-of-the-Box DesignTurns out, a coherent, distinctive look isn't always synonymous with long-term success, especially when high-street copycats start undermining its exclusivity
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The Oscars 2026 Air Tomorrow — Celebrity Event Designer Edward Perotti Shares Last-Minute Tips for the Perfect Academy Awards Viewing PartyThe entertainment industry insider has worked on exclusive soirees featuring Nick Jonas and Ariana Grande. Now, he promises to turn your home into the next hit destination
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A Six Senses Hotel Just Opened in London, and the Interior Design of Its 'Alchemy Bar' Alone Is Worth Stopping by, Even Just for a CocktailSix Senses London brings the group's tech-engineered, holistic approach to wellbeing to the British capital, yet this apothecary-style space might be its most tranquil
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A Good 'Perch' Is the Secret to Outdoor Spaces That Keep the Party Going — 'Bar Tables' Are the Underrated Furniture Style for Social Outdoor SpacesStep up your hosting game with our bar-inspired edit of outdoor furniture for chic 'al fresco' gatherings that linger into the night
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"There's Something Deeply Emotional About Fabric" — Textile Designer Mia Sylvia on How a Theatrical Drape Transforms the Atmosphere of a Room"After years of minimalism and digital overload, there's a desire for spaces that feel immersive," the creative explains, and drapery might hold the secret to a house that feels as comforting as inspiring
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A Kaleidoscope of Color, Texture, and Pattern, Africa's First "Designer Suite" Just Called It: Minimalism Is Dead — Long Live Boldly Eclectic InteriorsInspired by the multifacetedness of South African craftsmanship, the Thebe Magugu Suite has landed at Cape Town's Mount Nelson resort alongside shop-cum-gallery Magugu House
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In 'Love Story', Calvin Klein's HQ Captures the Moody-Industrial Minimalism That's So In Now — Here's How to Make Your Home Look As Functional, Characterful, and TimelessBecause JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette's "effortful effortless" elegance isn't the only thing to be back in vogue since the FX series took off
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I Never Thought I'd Say This, but the Interior Designer-Designed Trophy for the 2026 BRIT Awards Has Me Reconsidering This Nostalgic Color AccentWith his contribution to the coveted music prize, Matthew Williamson may have just revived a previously outdated shade
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London's Sauna Scene Has Gone Design-y — These 3 Are the Best, and Serve Inspiration for Feeling Calm, Inspired, and Energized Even in Your Own BathroomWe've rounded up our favorite relaxation addresses in the capital and spotlighted the interior details worth stealing to infuse a sense of peace in your home
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"They Help Me Handle Beautiful Ingredients Carefully" — Spring Street Pizza's Michelin-Starred Chef Tom Kemble on the 6 Utensils Your Kitchen Is MissingA minimal yet curated set of cooking essentials may be the easiest way to take your food to the next level, suggests the seasoned culinarian behind London's instant hit
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WatchHouse's Newest London Coffee Shop Might Be Its Best-Designed Yet — Here's Where It Is, and How to Capture Its "Ornate-but-Industrial" StyleUnveiled this week, the group's Millennium Bridge location is "a distillation of the Thames Embankment, its monumental architecture, its shifting light, and its fleeting atmospheres"
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'Sleep Vacations' Are Trending Right Now — How Hotels Are Making a Good Night's Rest an Art Form, and the Lessons I'm Taking Home With MeFrom 'sleep concierges' to mandatory WiFi cut-offs, hotels dedicated to offering restful repose are having a moment that needn't stop just because your holiday is over
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A Real Hidden Gem — This New Hard-to-Find Turkish Restaurant in Canary Wharf Has Possibly My Favorite Take on 70s Revival InteriorsAn earthy palette, a vinyl wall, and playfully sculptural decor: how to steal the look of London's Nora — and just wait till you taste its contemporary Anatolian menu
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These 5 Indie Plates Brands Will Elevate Your Dinnerware Into "Covetable Collector's Items," Promises the Chef of London's Michelin-Approved Ukrainian Restaurant SINOFor Eugene Korolev, the owner and culinary force behind the rising Notting Hill establishment, "the plate is as much a tool of expression as the knife or the flame"
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5 Inspiring Ways to Welcome Lunar New Year 2026 in London — Curated by Cult Taiwanese Restaurant BAO's Creative Director Erchen ChangFrom trusted spots for Chinese seasonal cocktails to art shows championing Asian talent, say hello to the Year of the Horse the BAO way
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Hidden Trails — Maxim Velčovský's Insider Guide to Exploring PragueThe Lasvit art director walks us through the Czech capital, the place that "defined" his world
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I Previewed the Refurb of Legendary Jazz Club Upstairs at Ronnie's — These 3 Retro Design Details From It Are the Way to Make Your Living Room Feel Atmospheric and IntimateThese previously dated vintage accents are having a renaissance, and hold the secret to acoustically sound spaces that ooze luxury and warmth
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Just in: England's Most Lavish Train, the British Pullman by Belmond, Is Getting a New "Cinematic" Carriage — Dreamed Up by Two Award-Winning Hollywood InsidersSpoiler: it has a certain 'The Great Gatsby' energy to it...
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The Only Design Fairs Worth Traveling for in 2026 — A Culture Editor's Ultimate Guide to Staying InspiredWith so many events to catch across the globe, it's easy to miss out on major cultural moments. Luckily, we've rounded them up for you
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How to Stay in the Charming Country Lodge Where the 'Wuthering Heights' Cast Slept While Filming in YorkshireYou can step into Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi's shoes with a picturesque sojourn at Hawes's Simonstone Hall
