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IKEA's Best-Selling Star-Shaped Paper Lampshade Is Back, but You Can't Buy It Online — Don't Worry, I've Found 9 Alternatives
Transform your home into a Winter Wonderland with these paper-cut-out lanterns
By Seraphina Kyprios Published
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The Fifty: Winter 25 — A Gift Guide for the Design-Inclined, Curated by an Editor Who Is Notoriously "Impossible" to Shop for
When it comes to buying gifts for anyone particularly discerning on your list, let this extensive edit be your one-stop shop
By Emma Breislin Published
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"It's Dying for a Cocktail Party" — This Californian Home Once Played Host to Hollywood Soirées, and Now It's Ready to Do It All Again
This mid-century modern Beverly Hills home was built for hosting, with a glam bar room worthy of a Hollywood movie at its heart
By Keith Flanagan Published
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Ruggable Just Dropped the Coolest Collaboration with It-Girl Fashion Brand, RIXO, and It's Bringing the Quiet Maximalist Out of Me
The patterns are bold, but surprisingly versatile — and of course, drenched in the fashion brand's signature style
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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The Zeitgeist Edit — The Design Moments an Editor Is Talking About in November
As the year heads to its conclusion, this month's hotlist features some exciting new brick-and-mortar interiors offerings, designer apartments, and even a source to buy faux flowers
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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I'm Obsessed — Anthropologie's Iconic Satin Bow Tree Topper Also Works as a Wreath Alternative for Your Front Door, so Now I'll Be Buying Two
The legendary bow will bring the same amount of style and drama to your front door as it will to your Christmas tree — if you manage to get one before they sell out
By Debbie Black Published
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This 6ft Folding Paper Christmas Tree Is a Minimalist's Answer to Decorating This Festive Season — And It Goes Up in Seconds, Not Hours
Forget the fallen pine needles; this pretty, folded paper Christmas tree can be set up in seconds, and doesn't need styling
By Olivia Emily Published
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You Never Have One When You Need It, So Here Are 15 Design-y Christmas Cards to Stock Up on Now, Before You Forget
Don't find yourself standing at the last-minute card section in Tesco this year...
By Olivia Emily Published
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Honeycomb Shapes, Folded Stars, Pleated Fans — Paper Christmas Decorations Are Everywhere This Year, and It's Not Just Because They're So Easy to Store
Whether your Christmas decor leans playful or understated, paper decorations cater to all, and these are the most stylish among them
By Emily Moorman Published
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The Secret to Food That Looks Elegant, Precise, and Chic? Try These 2 Bladed Tools, Says Artist Imogen Kwok
The chef admits she is "very particular" about every kitchen utensil she uses, but her edible creations wouldn't be the same without those that sculpt them into shape
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Okay, That's Clever — Pull This 'Transforming' Console Table Out From the Wall and It Moonlights as a Swanky Home Bar Set-Up
A dedicated home bar area is a luxury very few can afford, but what if there was another way?
By Emma Breislin Published
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At This Moody Basque Eatery in Soho, Dramatic Cracked Walls "Tell a Story" — While Smoky Plates and Vermouth Keep on Coming
"We wanted the space to feel alive, imperfect, and expressive, a reminder that beauty comes through texture and time," MAD Restaurants' founder Artem Login says of brutalist hotspot ALTA
By Gilda Bruno Published
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This Clever Wine Glass Storage Fixture Will Practically Double the Amount of Space in Your Cabinets, If You Use It in the Right Way
Honestly, wine and cocktail glasses are one of the biggest space-eaters in your kitchen cabinets, but this upside-down storage, which costs less than £20, can help
By Maya Glantz Published
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Design Diary: Field Notes From Our NYC Editor
Contributing editor Keith Flanagan walks us through his month in New York and the latest news from the design world that has him excited right now
By Keith Flanagan Published
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Serving Looks — These Are the Designer Bar Trays Elevating Your Entertaining Season That Our Editors Love
It's time to serve guests while looking your best with these pretty finds from some of my favorite retailers
By Faiza Saqib Published
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This 'Entryway Bed' Helps Stop Air Mattresses From Taking Over My Tiny Living Room Every Time Guests Come to Stay
An entryway bed sounds unconventional, but it helps make the most of your small space
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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M&S x Chef Tom Kerridge Launch Professional-Grade Cookware for Home Kitchens — Plus, Denby Serveware That's Hosting-Ready
Starting from £8, this collection boasts top-quality items like utensils, pans, and dinner sets at very reasonable prices
By Amiya Baratan Published
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This Finnish Design Duo Wants You to Uncover "the Oddness and Peacefulness of Helsinki" at Its Most Magical Time
Circular fashion and homeware designers Lilli Maunula and Laura Juslin show us the multiple faces of their Nordic base ahead of winter
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Design Lab by Livingetc: Your Shortcut to a Beautifully Styled Home
Introducing Design Lab by Livingetc: a new styling service that makes great design accessible
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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Whether It’s Date Night or an Intimate Dinner Party, This Romantic Oil Table Lamp Is My New Entertaining Must-Have
Even as a last-minute addition, these table accessories set the mood with just the light of a wick
By Amiya Baratan Published
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"Every Detail Was Treated as Functional Art" — How a Designer Transformed a Small Bathroom Into a Breathtaking Marble Masterpiece
Functionality melds with artistry in this surprisingly soft marble bathroom that was inspired by the textures and textiles of the designer's childhood
By Maya Glantz Published
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I'm a Big, Big Fan of Christmas, and Here's Where I Shop For the Biggest, Best, and Most Beautiful Christmas Wreaths
Surely a Christmas wreath is the first place you start with your decorations. Here's where to find one that says 'style'
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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I Scrolled 298 Products to Find the Most Expensive-Looking (but Not Actually Expensive) Pieces From Dunelm's 'The Home of Color' Edit
Every home deserves a dose of dopamine decor this time of year, and this collection delivers happiness in the form of kaleidoscopic homeware
By Lilith Hudson Published
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We Already Know the Magic of Pre-Lit Trees, but Pre-Lit Christmas Wreaths Will Be the Biggest Game-Changer This Season
Decking the halls with twinkling lights and chic faux foliage just got that much easier
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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The New Piglet In Bed x Morris & Co. Collection Just Dropped — Discover Super Soft Linen Bedding and Sleepware Inspired by Storytelling
The UK bedding brand is no stranger to pattern, but this new collaboration takes it to a whole new level
By Olivia Emily Published
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Trend Alert! I've Seen This Novelty (but Still Nice) Glassware Style Everywhere All of a Sudden, and I'm Officially Obsessed
Bring a touch of whimsy to your table with these charming glasses that are guaranteed to become conversation starters
By Lilith Hudson Published
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Tinsel Is Making Its Comeback in 2025 — Here's Where to Shop the Most Stylish, Shiny Takes for Christmas
This isn't the ratty-tatty tinsel you grew up with; in 2025, the sparkly strands have been reimagined and feel fresh as ever
By Emma Breislin Published
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7 Space Saving Mirrors That'll Actually Make Getting Ready in Your Tiny Bathroom Way Easier
Even the most awkwardly shaped, tiny bathrooms are deserving of a functional and stylish mirror. Luckily, we've found some of the chicest space-saving designs on the market
By Maya Glantz Published
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Reviving the Site of 1990s Celebrity Hangout the Met Bar, This Trendy New Mayfair Eatery Lets the Theater of Cooking Take Center Stage
Labombe by Trivet, the 'wine-forward' spin-off of the beloved Bermondsey restaurant, captivates with its surprising wine pairings, indulgent sharing plates, and open kitchen plan
By Gilda Bruno Published