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Trailblazing Architect John Pawson Graces the New OYUNA Cashmere Home Line in a Poetic Ode to Nature
The fruit of a creative dialogue between the British minimalism maestro and brand founder Oyuna Tserendorj, the collection reinterprets his timelessly essential architectural explorations as soothing, refined Mongolian cashmere throws
By Gilda Bruno Published
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The Best of Frieze London — 10 Curious, Captivating Installations With Unexpected Homeware Potential
Our stroll around the coveted British fair proved that Frieze London isn't exclusively for art lovers, but brings a fresh dose of interior inspiration to town, too
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Amazon's New Echo Spot Is Its Best Looking Smart Speaker With a Screen — And It's Almost Half Price Right Now
The newest design of this Alexa-enabled device fits into your home more naturally than many of its predecessors
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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The Best London Hotels for Interiors Enthusiasts — 10 Bucket List-Worthy Hotspots for an Elevated Stay
From Soho to Bromley and anything in between, these are the top hotels in London design-minded travelers should book right now
By Gilda Bruno Published
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The Brooklyn Museum's New Café is a Masterpiece of Its Own — With Fanciful Decor by Over 12 Designers
The brainchild of local studio Office of Tangible Space, the coffee shop celebrates the institution's 200th anniversary across "food, art, design, and community"
By Gilda Bruno Published
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The 10 Pajama Brands Making Timelessly Beautiful, Luxury Loungewear You'll Never Want to Take Off This Fall
From historical Milanese nightwear houses to the trendiest premium lifestyle labels of the moment, these designers' loungewear is the stuff of dreams — and some of the best among them are even on sale
By Gilda Bruno Published
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The Best Cafés in London — The Ultimate Design-Led Guide to Coffee and Pastries in the Capital
From Mayfair and Fitzrovia to Hornsey Road, these are the locations coupling standout drinks and baked goods with equally impressive interiors
By Gilda Bruno Published
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"Rules Are Made to Be Broken" — 3 Venetian Studios on the Secrets Behind Murano Glass Chandeliers
Adriano Berengo, Roberto Beltrami, and Edoardo Pandolfo may have diametrically opposite views of the revered Italian staple, but they are brought together by the same motive: the creative ambition to push it forward
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Can't Leave Without — Cult Homeware Designer Ellen Van Dusen's Joyful Travel Edit Will Want to Make You Book Your Next Trip
The Brooklyn-based color and pattern enthusiast has made the home a happier place with her mesmerizing designs, but traveling will be just as lively and lighthearted if you stick to her packing advice
By Gilda Bruno Published
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The Style Guide — 6 New York Design Insiders We Love on the City's Hippest Fall Openings
From the most anticipated art and design exhibitions to the coolest stores, restaurants, and hotels coming to the city, these are the must-know happenings you will want to look out for
By Gilda Bruno Published
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The World's Best-Known Glass Artist is the Genius Behind The Rug Company's New Striking Collection
Informed by Dale Chihuly's formative years in Venice, Masterpieces II brings the hypnotic, vibrant essence of his sculptural oeuvre into your home
By Gilda Bruno Published
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What Our Favorite 7 Projects From London Design Festival Reveal About Makers' "Next Big Thing"
The British capital's design marathon might have just come to a close, but what do the installations unveiled teach us about the aspirations currently redefining the future of this field? Here are some predictions
By Gilda Bruno Published
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*Star, Name, Done* — The 10 Best London Restaurants Food and Design Connoisseurs Should Bookmark Right Now
Interiors and gastronomy lovers will want to note these down, as exceptional taste is on show at these buzzy eateries, in every possible sense
By Gilda Bruno Published
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5 Wellness Lessons I Am Taking Home From The Tawny, The Luxe British Countryside Retreat Where Great Sleep is Top of the Agenda
Disconnecting from the city can be hard if its frenetic rhythm is ingrained in our routine, but slowing down can make us appreciate things we would have otherwise barely seen
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Inside London Design Festival — 7 Activations Bringing New Color and Inspiration to Town
With the event now in full swing through September 22, we look at some of the hippest happenings across the capital
By Roddy Clarke Published
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Can't Leave Without — How Designer Simone Brewster's Travel Bag Masters the Art of Style and Self-Care
Elegance and wellness are equally important for the multidisciplinary artist who cultivates both, even when far from home, thanks to these 8 items
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Lisbon's Locke de Santa Joana is the Free-Spirited Design Hotel Where Old Meets New
Time stands still at this recently-opened hotel — a vacation spot where transitional interiors blending classical and contemporary decor will instantly make you feel at home
By Gilda Bruno Published
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12 Beautiful New York Hotels — Vibrant, Soulful Designs That Capture the Spirit of the City
From the Flatiron destination making high-end design accessible to all to the hyper-central Gothic mansion lavishly reinvented by Martin Brudnizki, here are the interior standouts you should book this season
By Gilda Bruno Last updated
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Step Inside Nice's Hôtel du Couvent — The 17th-Century Stay Channeling the Timeless Charm of the French Riviera
Designed as a self-sustaining property, this bucolic retreat's sumptuous interiors, homegrown produce, and wellness focus will immerse you in the best of Mediterranean lifestyle
By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari Published
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Designers Are Loving Cork for Textured, Planet-Friendly Schemes – These 6 Homes Nail the Look
Surprisingly versatile and sustainable, architects use cork inside and outside the home for rich texture and functional appeal
By Keith Flanagan Published
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An Ode to Her Lebanese Roots, Danya Ahmed's Hand-Sculpted Planters Unite Poetry and Brutalism
After relocating from Ohio to Lebanon in search of a "softer, natural existence", the artist found in cement plant vases an opportunity to connect with the environment around her
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Can't Leave Without — Design Duo Michael Yarinsky and Kelley Perumbeti Pick Their Most Treasured Objects for a Life on the Go
Based between Brooklyn and San Francisco, the Office of Tangible Space co-founders carry their reinvigorating view of design with them on their travels
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Samsung Frame Alternatives — Meet the New Launches Challenging the Popular "Art TV"
Samsung isn’t the only company to make art-like TV. Here are three alternatives and how they stack up in the specs and price departments
By Alan Martin Published
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New York Ceramicist Danny Kaplan is Pushing the Craft in New, and Unexpected, Directions
Drawing on centuries-spanning, intercontinental inspirations, the French-American furniture maker creates elegantly designed items that marry function with form
By Gilda Bruno Published
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The 8 Secrets of Hotel Design — How Designers Turn Rooms Into Vacations You'll Never Forget
If crafted ingeniously, hotels can be as much of a discovery as the towns and cities they reside in. But what makes a vacation stay truly unmissable? Our experts weigh in
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Hidden Trails — Interior Architect Hugo Toro's Insider Guide to Exploring Paris Beyond the Olympics
The Franco-Mexican burgeoning talent shares his curated itinerary to experiencing the City of Light
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Hidden Trails — Designer Chloé Nègre's Insider Guide to Exploring Paris Beyond the Olympics
The founder of the eponymous Parisian architecture and interior design studio shares her curated itinerary to experiencing the City of Light
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Can't Leave Without — Multidisciplinary Designer Alex Proba Shares Her Whimsically Beautiful Travel Essentials
The StudioPROBA founder's holiday picks echo her fantastical celebration of color, texture, and form while endorsing the genius of leading fashion trailblazers
By Gilda Bruno Published
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The 8 Secrets of Good Restaurant Design — How Designers Make Dining Out Feel Magical
Aesthetically pleasing spaces might make a good first impression on restaurant-goers, but nailing an eatery's design requires more than striking finishes
By Gilda Bruno Published