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For Its Color Blind Owners, the Designer of This Sustainable Melbourne Home Had to Dial Up the Intensity of the Hues Inside
The creative renovation of this period home in Melbourne cleverly references both the Scandi and Middle Eastern roots of its owners
By Keith Flanagan Published
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Tassels Are the Resort-Inspired Touch We Can't Escape in 2025 — Shop the Trending “Hotel-Core” Accent
Five-star living is making its way home — one tassel at a time
By Julia Demer Published
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Where to Buy Splatterware — These Stores Have the Best Take on (and Colors of) This Huge Dinnerware Trend
It's fun, it's creative, and it's on all the coolest spring tables; Spatter print tableware is taking over, and I am surprisingly obsessed with the look
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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A DJ Booth in Your Cabinets? How a Hidden Turntable Turned This Home Into the Perfect Venue for Kitchen Discos
This Brighton kitchen makes for the most stylish house parties
By Maya Glantz Published
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Removing a Bedroom in This Melbourne Home Made Space for the Most Beautifully-Designed 'Rumpus Room'
Nothing was off the table when design studio Sally Caroline transformed this modern beachside house into a playful family home
By Hanna Marton Published
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The Best Hotels in London — 15 Elevated Stays, Ranked by Their Interiors, That Design Enthusiasts Should Visit in 2025
Get the most of your time in the capital city with our latest edit of the top London hotels for interiors obsessives
By Gilda Bruno Last updated
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I Used to Live in Paris — And I Think This Candle Brand Actually Captures the Essence of the City in a Fragrance
From hailing a cab in Saint-Germain-des-Prés to partying all night in Pigalle, candles by BDK Parfums evoke the essence and allure of the city of love
By Devin Toolen Published
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Is Mayfair's The Cocochine the Inspired Restaurant Missing From Your Hotlist?
The brainchild of Hamiltons Gallery owner Tim Jefferies and chef Larry Jayasekara, this hidden-in-plain-sight dining spot elevates gastronomy to an art form — with a little help from its star-studded collection
By Gilda Bruno Published
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8 of the Best Private Members' Clubs in London That Pass the Design Vibe Check
These London private members' clubs aren't just a place to socialize and connect — they are a gateway to spellbinding interiors
By Gilda Bruno Published
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"A Balance of Restraint and Irreverence" — How This Home Masters the Art of 'Playfully Mature' Style
Interior designer Annie Downing designed a home for an old friend, blending playful personality and mature sophistication
By Devin Toolen Published
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This 'Modular' Outdoor Bench Is a Genius Idea for a Small Garden — Especially If You Want to Entertain Outside
A single bench may be all you have room for, but it's not ideal for hosting guests outside. This budget-friendly design from Habitat, however, solves that problem
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Exterior Paint Trends for 2025 Are Surprisingly Timeless — And Little Greene’s Colorful Outdoor Collection Proves It
Natural greens, softened blacks, and heritage blues — Little Greene’s outdoor range proves that when it comes to curb appeal, classic never fades
By Julia Demer Published
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Our Interiors Editor Doesn’t Think Tropical Palm Motifs Can be Stylish, So I Set Out on a Mission to Prove Her Wrong
Tropical is trending — but don’t panic. “Island-core” is kicking the kitsch and trading tiki torches for actual taste
By Julia Demer Published
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This Strangely-Shaped Side-Sleeper Pillow Is Going Viral for Super-Charging Beauty Sleep — And Preventing Wrinkles
This silk-wrapped, ergonomically designed pillow is winning over wellness gurus — and its unusual shape might be the secret to waking up flawless
By Julia Demer Published
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The Best Bars in London for Style-Obsessed Bon Vivants — Cocktail Hour Has Never Looked Better
From lavish subterranean speakeasies to vinyl-laden hangouts for analogue audiophiles, these are the London hotspots to head to for a cocktail to soak in design
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Maximalist Decor for the Table Is Every Host's Easy Conversation-Starting Trick — Here's How to Shop the Look
A bit of bold color and vibrant pattern is sure to enliven not only the style of your table, but the spirit of your guests
By Devin Toolen Published
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A Dedicated "Art Barn" Lets the Owners of This Unique Home Regularly Rotate Their 350-Piece Curated Collection
In an excerpt from her new book, interiors photographer Nicole England takes us inside a unique residence brought to life by art
By Nicole England Published
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This Kitchen in North London Touches on Finely Crafted Design With Irresistible Marbling
A space that embraces the mixture of textures and material, this North London home was designed into a luxury oasis
By Faiza Saqib Published
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Bistro Belle Is the New Coastal Grandmother — Jonathan Adler’s Latest “Le Dinnerware” Collection Says So
Somewhere between laissez-faire luxury and unabashed cool, summer 2025 takes its cue from the unbothered je ne sais quoi of the Bistro Belle
By Julia Demer Published
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Japandi Decor Is the Cure to Chaos — 6 Buys That Will Instantly Bring This Style to Life
A fusion of Japanese and Scandinavian sensibilities, this distinct style strips away the noise in more ways than one
By Julia Demer Published
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The Zeitgeist Edit — What's Exciting (and Not So Much) a Design and Culture-Obsessed Editor in March
From the new collections inspiring us to what to eat, drink, and read, here's our report on March, straight from the editor's desk
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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9 Furniture Classics You Might Not Know Were Designed by Women — Because the History Books Read Like a 'Boy's Club'
These are the inspiring women who changed the design world (and the way we interacted with our homes, while they were at it)
By Virginia Chamlee Published
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Could 'The White Lotus' Decor Hold Clues to This Season's Finale? Production Designer Cristina Onori Shares Her Inside Look
Struggling to understand what's going on in the latest instalment of the hit HBO series? Here are some crucial details you might have missed
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Desert Haze — The 'Golden Hour' Design Trend That's Bringing New Warmth to Homes
The (soft) focus is on blush tones for 2025, filtering their gentle light into schemes that soothe and gently energize
By Sarah Spiteri Published
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Color and Creativity Combined at Livingetc's Latest Design, Directed Dinner
Our salon-style supper club series continued with a night of cocktails and conversation, in association with Farrow & Ball
By Sarah Spiteri Published
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This 'Quiet Pattern' Jute Rug Is in All My Favorite Rooms Right Now — And I Just Found a Version for Less Than £200
Rugs are a feature that can tie the whole room together, which makes it such a hard decision. This viral style from John Lewis changes that
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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This Is the 'Old-Fashioned' Detail You're Forgetting on Your Table — "They Add a Layer of Height and Texture," Says a Stylist
Got all the ingredients for a good table setting but something still feels wrong? This is the detail you're likely missing
By Devin Toolen Published
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What Is Eco Brutalism? The Exciting Design Style That Clashes Concrete With Nature
This biophilic iteration of the classic design style reaches further into Brutalism's environmental roots
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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The $20 Pillow That's About to Complete Your Dream Outdoor Setup — And Save Your Boring Backyard
Picking up a bolster pillow for your outdoor furniture gives it that extra finishing touch that makes your pation feel as comfortable as your indoor space
By Julia Demer Published