Lifestyle
The travel, tech, wellness and sustainable living edit
Latest
-

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 Design
Turns out, a coherent, distinctive look isn't always synonymous with long-term success, especially when high-street copycats start undermining its exclusivity
By Gilda Bruno Published
-

The Oscars 2026 Air Tomorrow — Celebrity Event Designer Edward Perotti Shares Last-Minute Tips for the Perfect Academy Awards Viewing Party
The 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
By Gilda Bruno Published
-

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 Cocktail
Six 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
By Gilda Bruno Published
-

A Good 'Perch' Is the Secret to Outdoor Spaces That Keep the Party Going — 'Bar Tables' Are the Underrated Furniture Style for Social Outdoor Spaces
Step up your hosting game with our bar-inspired edit of outdoor furniture for chic 'al fresco' gatherings that linger into the night
By Gilda Bruno Published
-

"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
By Gilda Bruno Published
-
A Kaleidoscope of Color, Texture, and Pattern, Africa's First "Designer Suite" Just Called It: Minimalism Is Dead — Long Live Boldly Eclectic Interiors
Inspired 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
By Gilda Bruno Published
-

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 Timeless
Because 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
By Gilda Bruno Published
-

3 of the Most Stylish London Restaurants to Break Your Fast In — A Design Lover's Ultimate Iftar Edit
Because there is still a while to go to the end of Ramadan, and knowing where to head for a feast is a must
By Abla Fahmi Published
-

I Never Thought I'd Say This, but the Interior Designer-Designed Trophy for the 2026 BRIT Awards Has Me Reconsidering This Nostalgic Color Accent
With his contribution to the coveted music prize, Matthew Williamson may have just revived a previously outdated shade
By Gilda Bruno Published
-

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 Bathroom
We'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
By Gilda Bruno Published
-

"They Help Me Handle Beautiful Ingredients Carefully" — Spring Street Pizza's Michelin-Starred Chef Tom Kemble on the 6 Utensils Your Kitchen Is Missing
A 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
By Gilda Bruno Published
-

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" Style
Unveiled 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"
By Gilda Bruno Published
-
'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 Me
From '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
By Gilda Bruno Published
-

A Real Hidden Gem — This New Hard-to-Find Turkish Restaurant in Canary Wharf Has Possibly My Favorite Take on 70s Revival Interiors
An 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
By Gilda Bruno Published
-
These 5 Indie Plates Brands Will Elevate Your Dinnerware Into "Covetable Collector's Items," Promises the Chef of London's Michelin-Approved Ukrainian Restaurant SINO
For 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"
By Gilda Bruno Published
-

5 Inspiring Ways to Welcome Lunar New Year 2026 in London — Curated by Cult Taiwanese Restaurant BAO's Creative Director Erchen Chang
From trusted spots for Chinese seasonal cocktails to art shows championing Asian talent, say hello to the Year of the Horse the BAO way
By Gilda Bruno Published
-

The Best Design-y Things to Do in Prague, According to One of Its Most Influential (and Irreverent) Local Designers — "It's a Textbook of Architecture"
Lasvit's art director, Maxim Velčovský, walks us through the Czech capital, the place that "defined" his world
By Gilda Bruno Published
-

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 Intimate
These previously dated vintage accents are having a renaissance, and hold the secret to acoustically sound spaces that ooze luxury and warmth
By Gilda Bruno Published
-

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 Insiders
Spoiler: it has a certain 'The Great Gatsby' energy to it...
By Gilda Bruno Published
-

The Only Design Fairs Worth Traveling for in 2026 — A Culture Editor's Ultimate Guide to Staying Inspired
With 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
By Gilda Bruno Published
-

How to Stay in the Charming Country Lodge Where the 'Wuthering Heights' Cast Slept While Filming in Yorkshire
You can step into Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi's shoes with a picturesque sojourn at Hawes's Simonstone Hall
By Gilda Bruno Published
-

I Previewed the Makeover of the Orient Express — These Are the 5 Design Tricks I'm Taking to Make Small Rooms Feel "Clever, Refined, and Elegant"
Ahead of its 2027 grand relaunch, I boarded the Art Deco rail icon for an exclusive conversation with Creative Director Maxime d'Angeac and cracked the secret to spaces that exude sophistication, whether intimate or vast
By Gilda Bruno Published
-

First Look: The Grammy Awards 2026 Land This Sunday — We Got a Sneak Peek at the Glamorous Lounge Hosting the Event, and It's a Sunset-Tinted "Homage to the Gramophone"
"Every year, we focus on colors, textures, and patterns that appear in album covers, fashion, and architecture," Yellow Studio told us of the process behind its sensational Grammy Awards set design
By Gilda Bruno Published
-
The Best Exhibitions in London Right Now — 7 Too-Good-Miss Shows Our Culture Editor Will Visit This Month
Take these art shows in London as your antidote to cold weather slumberness
By Gilda Bruno Published
-

5 of the Best 'Small Maker' Artisanal Knives for a Sleek Cooking Set Upgrade — According to the Chef of St. James's Chicest New Restaurant
When choosing a knife, "what I look for is the angle of the blade and the steel it's made from," says Shadi Issawy, who helms London's dazzling Mediterranean eatery Claro
By Gilda Bruno Published
-
Travel Trends Report 2026 — The Only Places Worth Traveling to, and How to Do It Properly, According to Trusted Tourism and Style Experts
Yes, we just broke down everything you need to know about the latest travel trends so you can save up time, get booking, and explore mindfully
By Gilda Bruno Published
-
Forget Traditional Hotels — This Secluded, Supremely Decorated Private Residence in Florence Wants to Be Your Home Base
Strategically located in the Northern edge of town, This Time Tomorrow gives you a taste of "what it would be like to live your best life here, day in, day out"
By Jason Orme Published
-

This Otherworldly 'Padel Bar' Just Opened in Paris — Its Hypnotic Rainbow Palette Is Proof That Contrasting Colors Are the Biggest Trend Right Now
The brainchild of cult interior studio Uchronia, fitness club Padel 15's new contagiously joyful canteen is your call to get exercising
By Gilda Bruno Published
-

With Japanese-Inspired Style, the Luxurious Maya Hotel Courchevel 1850 Brings a Slice of Monaco's High-Life to the French Alps
Designed by renowned architect and interior designer Sylvestre Murigneux, this boutique hotel in the heart of exclusive Courchevel 1850 is the ultimate Alpine escape
By Debbie Black Published