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I Want to Buy Queer Art for My Home, Even If I Don't Exactly Know Why
There's a sudden yearning to fill my walls with art from queer artists that wasn't there before. Understanding its source might just help me find the right pieces for my collection
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Los Angeles Design Weekend Starts Today — We've Asked Its Founders to Share a Sneak Peek Into What You Shouldn't Miss
A "global, collaborative, and accessible" city-wide celebration of creativity, as Holland Denvir and Meghan McNeer describe it, Los Angeles Design Weekend is brought to you by local makers and designers
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Fortnum & Mason's Award-Winning Pastry Master on the Underrated Baking Utensil He Couldn't Live Without
Ideal "for flattening out mousses, smoothing cheesecakes, and getting an even rise on bakes in the oven," this single kitchen essential is "the Crown Jewels in my knife roll," Roger Pizey reveals
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London Restaurant sketch Just Unveiled Its Most Colorful, Creative Installation Yet — It's Feel Good Energy, Distilled
The debut UK exhibition of Mexico City's collectible design and art gallery AGO projects, "¡hola, London!" lets the creaturesque homeware of Daniel Valero's studio, Mestiz, come to life at sketch, the iconic Mayfair eatery
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Hotel Design Pioneer Alexandra Champalimaud on the Crafty Cultural Hubs to Experience Around Her Connecticut Home
"There is gentle beauty to how people live and work here, one that's a consistent source of joy and inspiration," the founder and president of the acclaimed NYC studio says of Litchfield
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5 Alternatives to Iconic Capitals That Are Molding the Future of Design — Meet the Talents and Places That Make Them Must-Sees
We've asked local creatives to help us navigate the best things to see and do in the cultural capitals of the future, from Lagos to Kobe
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London Design Festival Is Coming — Here's a Preview of This Year's Coolest Showcases to Help You Navigate It Like a Design Insider
As London Design Festival returns to the capital September 13-21, we've curated some of the top highlights to look out for around town
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TOAST Just Took Over a London Townhouse to Celebrate Its New Line — We Were Among the First to Catch Its Magical Ode to Design
Named after the cult clothing and home brand's A/W 2025 collection, "The Curious Mind", the three-day immersive event reunites its creative community for a public program rooted in "the joy of learning and making"
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Chef José Pizarro, the "Godfather of Spanish Cuisine", on the Kitchen Utensil That Ignites His Cooking — "It Brings Soul to the Food"
"It's such a simple tool, but it carries so much history and craftsmanship," the star restaurateur and author says of the item that never misses in his kit
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12 Multisensory Design and Art Exhibitions in London to Stay Inspired This Autumn — Picked by Our Culture Editor
Goodbye summer, welcome September! Brave the new season with our thought-provoking edit of great exhibitions in London right now
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I Usually Wouldn't Stay in This Area of Paris, But This Hotel's Hip Decor Changed My Mind — Where Garden Lushness Meets Soho House Style
Launched in March, Le Jardin de Verre by Locke stands as a vibrant oasis of peace on a spirited, well-connected street in the 5th arrondissement
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How Matcha Is Rewriting the Rules of Cafe Design — And Why the Future of Coffee Culture Lies in Spaces That Make Us Feel "Present"
Obsessed with the now-iconic green drink and the distinctive look of the shops serving it? Turns out our everyday routine may well have a role in the rise of the trend's aesthetic
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Dress Up! This Secret Queer Clubhouse in London Is Here to Transport You to a Sensual, Stuck-in-Time World
"We wanted it to feel elevated and glamorous, but with the edginess that Dalston brings," Irish designer Domhnall Nolan says of Roses of Elagabalus, a new decadent hangout that winks at the most iconic bars from the past
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Sophie Ashby Just Turned an Old Mallorcan Villa Into an Evocative Work of Art — Here's What She'd Pack to Catch the Last of the Spanish Sun
We asked the founder of award-winning interior design practice Studio Ashby to share some style wisdom for a last-minute summer getaway
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The Designer of This Luxury Country Cottage Had to Fight for the 'Golden' Paint Color, But Now I'm Convinced Every Home Should Be Painted in It
At The Grove Hotel's renovated lodge, a modern take on country interiors meets with a color palette that feels both rich and grounding
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Yes, AI Had a Hand in the 'Soviet Spaceship' Look of This London Restaurant — But Its Real-Life Spectacle and Stellar Menu Will Keep You Coming Back
At Drury Lane's TOWN Restaurant, North End Design's eclectic genius and chef Stevie Parle's community-based approach to British seasonal cuisine collide to a transportive effect
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Once a Convent, Later a Tobacco Factory, This 14th-Century Building in Puglia's 'White City' Is Now an Oasis of Contemporary Hotel Design
Meet Vista Ostuni, a five-star luxury stay perched at the feet of the limestone-carved, charming eponymous southern Italian town — where nature and local artistry marries pop decor
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A Chair for Fidgeting, and a Table for Burning Intrusive Thoughts — Why This Designer Is Making Furniture for the Anxious Being
This three-piece exhibition is built on the concept of 'therapy furniture' and its subsequent message of comfort in the modern home
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This Two-Michelin Star Italian Chef Is the Pioneer of 'Sicilian Haute Cuisine' — These Are His Go-to Artisanal Plate Brands
"Plates are the final showpiece of every gastronomic creation," says cuisine innovator Ciccio Sultano of globally acclaimed Ragusa restaurant Duomo, and they sure are when they look like this
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These Spectacular Hideaways Have Just Made the 'Digital Detox' Trend *Actually* Tempting — No, They're Not Your Usual Off-Grid Cabins
Who said digital detox retreats can't be as thoughtfully decorated as they are invigorating? This edit of tranquil stays shows you they can do both (and where to find them)
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London's Hippest New Seafood Bistro Was Crafted to Look Like a Construction Site — "It Raises the Question of What Beauty Really Is"
Tucked away off Shoreditch High Street, Harry Nuriev's design for Noisy Oyster plays with the area's industrial edge to absorb you in a thick web of wires, scaffolding, and matte chrome surfaces. We untangle it all
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Clocking Off for the Summer Holidays? Livingetc Editors Share Their Top 3 Packing Picks (and a Peek Into Their Travels)
Combined, this makes for the ultimate packing list for style-minded globetrotters, with destination tips to inspire last-minute travel plans
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The Weekend Itinerary — How to Spend 48 Hours in Mexico City, the Spirited Metropolis, According to Our Lifestyle Editor
Searching for the best things to do in Mexico City, the 'Ciudad de los Palacios'? Follow Livingetc's in-house culture and design enthusiast on an inspired tour of the city
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Heading to the Bienal de São Paulo Next Month? This Brazilian Architect and Gallerist Knows the City's Coolest Spots for You to Visit
The founder of collectible design gallery Bossa Furniture, Isabela Milagre has called São Paulo home for the past 11 years. Here, she reveals everything culture enthusiasts shouldn't miss
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I Stayed in the World's First-Ever 'Listening Suite' at a Lake Como Hotel — It Just Opened, and It's an Audiophile's Dream
Fitted with the best of the best analog audio equipment, plus 500 records, the luxury room makes Italian hotel Il Sereno into a Mecca for music lovers
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Away from Paris's Crowds, These 4 Surprising Stays Immerse You in France's Charm Through Artsy Rooms and Bucolic Sights
Searching for the best places to visit in France outside of Paris? This edit of under-the-radar sojourns is perfect for travelers looking to unwind, get inspired, and recharge
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Step Inside Peckham's New Vietnamese, Lai Rai, Where Unexpectedly Colorful Interiors Are as Fresh and Vibrant as the Cuisine
Street foodie Asian treats, a globe-trotting drinks list, and surreal decor collide to addictive effect at this recently opened eatery
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Gap Just Collaborated With This Celeb-Loved Luggage Brand on Suitcases in This Year's Hottest Color — "As Timeless as Neutrals and Bold as Aluminum"
The Shay Mitchell-designed Gap x BÉIS capsule reinterprets the brand's iconic denim clothing in globetrotting form
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At Edinburgh's Fringe Festival, IKEA's Magical Patterns Exhibition Is a Feast for the Eyes — Broccoli Patterns, Banana Prints and All
With 180 textiles on display, this pop-up pavilion at Dovecot Studios is a look back at the Scandi brand's love for whimsical vibrance
