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Lie Down, Log Off — 9 Garden Day Beds That Make a Case For Doing Less
Shop garden day beds that are inspired by resorts, and made for real life — because staying in is the new checking out, after all
By Julia Demer Published
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Path Lights Will Make Any Garden Look More Expensive — I Found Ones That Don't Need an Electrician and Won't Disrupt Your Landscaping
I can't get enough of these smart solar garden lights as a way to luxe up your outdoor space. They look great, and they couldn't be easier to install. Win win
By Maya Glantz Published
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These Four New Made-to-Order Sofas Look Super High-End — You'll Never Guess Where They're From
Inspired by trending design styles like Scandinavian minimalism and the 70s aesthetic, these sofas bring designer good looks to the high street
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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I'm a 'Color Forecaster', Here's What That Actually Means, and How I Predict the Future of How We'll Decorate Our Homes
Working with Pantone and WGSN, Jane Boddy has helped divine the trends in color that end up as the wall colors we paint with, the sofas we sit on, and more. Here's how
By Jane Boddy Published
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Once a Near Derelict Bedsit, This Family Brought New Life (and a Lot of Color) to a Victorian Terrace
A little bit Memphis, a little bit Hollywood Regency — the design of this north London villa is delivered with a playful lightness of touch.
By Ruth Corbett Published
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The Best Restaurants in Venice — 10 Local-Approved Eateries That Are Simply Too Beautiful to Gatekeep (Even for an Italian)
I used my intel to find the trendy hotspots every Venetian design insider I know is booking right now, and not just for their unexpected interiors
By Gilda Bruno Published
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This Fairytale Manor Near Birmingham Wants You to Make Yourself at Home, Literally — "Hospitality Is Joyful When It's Richly Tangible"
Nestled in a 45-acre estate, the Grade II-listed building is the beating heart of Hampton Manor, a diffused luxury stay and Michelin-starred culinary destination where craftsmanship, seasonality, and community thrive
By Gilda Bruno Last updated
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Picked By a Style Editor, This Is the Wooden Garden Furniture to Buy This Year If You Love Modern Design
The material may be traditional, but these styles are anything but. A new era of wooden patio staples starts here
By Julia Demer Published
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Garden Accessories Don’t Have to Be Ugly — These 9 Surprisingly Chic Finds are Proof
These gorgeous buys are stylish enough to convince anyone to pick up this green hobby
By Amiya Baratan Published
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We Gave an Interior Designer $100 to Spend at Walmart, and She Found Some Shockingly Stylish Homewares to Shop
If you know what to look for, you'd be surprised how far your budget can stretch...
By Devin Toolen Published
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Madrid's Hottest New Hotel Was Created "to Tell a Love Story" — And Has a Celebrity Architect as Its Mastermind
On the bustling Gran Vía, Philippe Starck's brainchild of immaculate design, Brach Madrid, lends its backdrop to a Spanish romance with guests as protagonists
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Lunya's New Bedding May Be Made From Wood, but It Might Also Be the Softest Set You’ll Ever Sleep On
You know Lunya for its silk sets — but this new collection, a decade in the making, redefines sustainable bedding with a fabric you’ll want to feel to believe
By Julia Demer Published
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Too Much Tech Sometimes Scares Me, but These AI-Powered Coffee Machines Actually Sound Quite Cool
From facial recognition technology to simply data-storing your coffee order, could these high-tech coffee machines be the baristas of the future?
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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18 Scandinavian Design Brands You Should Really Know About If Interiors Are Your Thing
From the classics of Scandi design to the new upstarts on the scene, here's a potted history meets shopping list for the most impactful brands from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden
By Rory Robertson Published
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Known for Their Iconic Coffee Table Books, Assouline Has Just Launched Decor Objects That Elevate the Everyday Into an Unexpected Art Form
Comprising a dozen stunningly crafted home accessories for daily use, the brand's venture into collectible lifestyle elevates the ordinary to a new, exclusive realm
By Gilda Bruno Published
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12 of the Best Rattan Garden Furniture Styles for 2025 — Serving Poolside in Ibiza, Even if You've Just Got a Small Patio in Peckham
Inspired by lazy coastal afternoons and the Mediterranean breeze, this rattan is ready for your staycation era
By Julia Demer Published
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This Reclining Outdoor Seat Has a Genius Built-In Sun Shade, and Surprisingly Sleek Safari-Style Aesthetic
Sun-safe and super stylish — this reclining outdoor chair is going straight in my shopping cart
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Farm Stays Are Having a Moment — These 10 Peaceful Escapes in the UK Make for a Design-Conscious, Multisensory Countryside Break
We took our pick from the finest rural getaways near London (and beyond) to bring you sojourns that delight the eye, the taste buds, and the mind
By Gilda Bruno Last updated
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NYCxDesign 2025 — 5 Strategically Strange Trends I Saw That I'm Betting Will Shape the Year Ahead
A week of overstimulation, softened by fabric, fractured by shape, and brightened by color. This is what stuck
By Julia Demer Published
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Regular Garden Chairs are Overrated — Instead, I've Found the One Style to Spice Up Your Outdoor Space
Ample seating is a must for any garden, patio, or balcony, but that doesn't mean it has to be boring
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Forget Mason Jars — I Just Found a Vase That Makes Propagating Plants Actually Stylish, and It's on Sale Right Now
The propagating process can sometimes look a little messy, but these vases make it feel elevated and cool
By Amiya Baratan Published
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This Hotel in Rhodes Is a "Catwalk Through Nature" — I Spent a Weekend Immersed in Unobstructed, Soothing Mountain Views
Opened in 2016, Casa Cook Rhodes blends the beauty of its wild landscape with Brutalism-inspired, laid-back luxury. The result is captivating
By Francesca York Published
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This Vancouver Home’s Kitchen Is Split in Two — And That’s What Makes It Genius
Organic materials and vintage furniture bring warmth and character to the new build by Atelier Fēn
By Lauren Jones Published
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I Attended the Chelsea Flower Show and Picked Up on These 8 Big Trends That Everyone Should Be Using to Design Their Gardens
From the lessons learned from the best show gardens at this year's event to the emerging styles in outdoor furniture and plants, here's what I gleaned from attending the Chelsea Flower Show
By Amiya Baratan Published
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This Genius "Flip Pillow" Gives You All the Benefits of Sleeping on Silk, Without Having to Change Your Pillowcases Every Time You Make the Bed
So, you want the silk pillowcase for your beauty sleep, but you're loyal to the look of linen? Well, I've just found the idea you've been waiting for
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Is This the Happiest Kitchen Ever? In This London Home, Bright Colors Take Center Stage
Filled with bright colors, clean lines, and natural light, this colorful, modern kitchen by CATO Creative is like a modern artwork brought to life.
By Maya Glantz Published
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Outdoor Uplighters Will Make Your Garden Look Way More Expensive — I've Found Some Highly-Rated Ones You Don't Need an Electrician to Install
This type of garden lighting is the underrated key to a beautiful and functional outdoor space — this is our favorite way to give yours some glow
By Maya Glantz Published
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À La 1960, Bamboo Decor Is Back (And Better Than Ever) — Shop Our Stylish Edit
It’s on your shoes. It’s on your bag. Bamboo never really left — so why isn’t it in your flat?
By Julia Demer Published
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Everyone Needs a Garden Dining Set, and I've Just Found 9 Styles Everyone Will Want to Sit Around This Summer
From two-seaters to six-seaters, I've sourced the best garden tables with chairs that'll have your garden hosting guests every night of the week
By Olivia Wolfe Published