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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
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The 10 Art and Design Exhibitions in New York That Our Culture Editor Thinks You Should See Right Now
From outdoor temporary installations to collector-worth art furniture presentations, here are the New York shows you shouldn't miss this month
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Setting Up Shop — Spazio Leone is the London Showroom Rekindling the Legacy of Cult Design Masters
More than a gallery, vintage furniture and art dealer Gennaro Leone's Hackney Downs space nurtures community, creative exchange, and inspiration
By Gilda Bruno Published
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This Clever $11 Hack Lets You Refill Your Coffee Pods so You Can Put Custom Roasts in Your Machine
If you're bored by what's on offer from your pod coffee maker, try this trick to personalize it a more premium coffee experience
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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The 10 Most Beautiful Restaurants in Paris for Design Lovers
An Art Nouveau paradise, the French capital boasts its fair share of modernly designed restaurants too, all of which bursting with character
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Hidden Trails — PINTO Co-Artistic Director Pietro Scaglione's Insider Guide to Exploring Paris
The designer at the helm of the storied French design house shares his curated itinerary to experiencing the City of Light
By Gilda Bruno Published
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9 Slow Living Vacation Destinations You Should Know Right Now, Picked by Livingetc's Editors
From bucolic French monasteries turned contemporary havens to off-grid cabins embodying the soul of Americana, here are 9 places our editors love
By Gilda Bruno Published
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I Stayed at Artist Daniel Arsham’s Wisconsin Cabin — Its Interiors Are a Masterclass in Balancing Modern With Cozy
The artist and designer joined forces with Kohler on bookable residence that blends bucolic charm with cosmopolitan sensibilities
By Julia Demer Published
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Can't Leave Without — What Emerging Designer Abreham Brioschi Never Forgets to Pack Before a Vacation
The rising talent's suitcase reflects the dynamic nature of his creations, poised between the vivid cultural legacy of Ethiopia and the impressions of his native Italy
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Great Taste — Paris' New Atmospheric Mexican Restaurant Tio Offers a Modern Take on Latin American Style
In Paris' 8th arrondissement, the new food destination pairs designer Sophie Lacroix's craftsmanship-led, sophisticated aesthetic with a warmly suffused ambiance and equally beautiful food
By Gilda Bruno Published
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4 Vacation Destinations Inspiring Interior Designers Right Now — And How to Get the Look
Four creatives tell us the off-the-beaten-track destinations inspiring their designs — plus our pick of the pieces to shop now
By Rory Robertson Published
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Hidden Trails — Heju Studio's Insider Guide to Exploring Paris
Hélène Pinaud and Julien Schwartzmann, the creative duo behind the Paris-based design studio, share their curated itinerary to experiencing the City of Lights this Olympic summer
By Gilda Bruno Published
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The Style Guide — 9 Places Making Melrose Hill Into LA's Hottest Design District
Art furniture galleries, custom-designed boutiques, and mid-century modern restaurants are only a few of the highlights of this trending Los Angeles neighborhood
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Hidden Trails — Designer India Mahdavi's Insider Guide to Exploring Paris
The Paris-based designer shares her curated itinerary to experiencing the City of Light
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Can't Leave Without — Firmdale Hotels Designer Minnie Kemp Tells us What's in Her Suitcase This Year
The Firmdale Hotels design director's suitcase combines the playful essence of her signature aesthetic with practical picks fit for the style-conscious explorer
By Gilda Bruno Published
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10 Under-the-Radar Design Hotspots to See in Rome, Inspired by Harry Styles' Roman Escape
The singer has been roaming the Eternal City like a real local lately. We follow in his footsteps to unveil what the style icon has uncovered — from inspiringly designed restaurants to the antiques markets he's visited
By Gilda Bruno Published
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How Do You AirPlay to a Fire Stick? Stream From Phone to TV Seamlessly With This Hack
Amazon’s Fire TV Stick doesn’t support Apple AirPlay, but there’s a passable workaround available. Read on to find out what it is
By Alan Martin Published
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AirPlay Not Working? Here’s How to Troubleshoot When You're Unable to Connect Your Apple Device
Some handy tips on things to try in order to get AirPlay up and running again
By Alan Martin Published
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7 Smart Home Mistakes Our Expert Says You Shouldn't Still Be Making
Some key errors to avoid if you want a trouble-free smart home in 2024.
By Alan Martin Published
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Sonos' Era 300 Speaker is Changing How You Listen to Music — Here's How it Works
Spatial audio puts you in the middle of the action for both movies and music. Here’s how the Sonos Era 300 takes advantage.
By Alan Martin Published
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This $10 "Snug Plug" Gadget is a Simple Way to Fix Loose Outlets in Less Than a Minute
If you're tired of your devices falling out of your outlet this tiny gadget is the remedy you need
By Lilith Hudson Published