
Gilda Bruno
Gilda Bruno is Livingetc's Lifestyle Editor. Before joining the team, she worked as an Editorial Assistant on the print edition of AnOther Magazine and as a freelance Sub-Editor on the Life & Arts desk of the Financial Times. Between 2020 and today, Gilda's arts and culture writing has appeared in a number of books and publications including Apartamento’s Liguria: Recipes & Wanderings Along the Italian Riviera, Sam Wright’s debut monograph The City of the Sun, The British Journal of Photography, DAZED, Document Journal, Elephant, The Face, Family Style, Foam, Il Giornale dell’Arte, HUCK, Hunger, i-D, PAPER, Re-Edition, VICE, Vogue Italia, and WePresent. She used to curate an arts column for the ITV-backed Gen-Z editorial platform woo, Stop Scrolling, where every two weeks she brought readers a roundup of exhibitions, art fairs, and photo books to check out, as well as exclusive conversations with thought-provoking voices working within the creative industry. Gilda has collaborated regularly with Il Giornale dell’Arte, the Italian sister edition of The Art Newspaper, and Elephant, written essays and forewords for a number of cultural volumes, and completed commercial assignments for clients such as The Face, PUMA, and Everpress. In April 2023, she was included in the 30 Under 30 list of Il Giornale dell'Arte alongside other Italian artists, curators, speakers, art historians, and writers currently reshaping the art scene. Gilda is the Editor of COSE Journal, an independent magazine exploring our relationships to everyday objects and their functions against the backdrop of overconsumption and capitalism, founded by Milan-based Art Director Giulia Nardi.
Latest articles by Gilda Bruno
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5 of the World's Most Spectacular Hotel Pools for an Unforgettable Splash — And How to Take Their Magic Back Into Your GardenFeel energized with our design-led edit of swim-worthy getaways, from Mexico and Miami to the Amalfi Coast
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Never Mind Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' — The Unexpected Design Destinations Found Hiding in Its Filming Locations Make for the Journey of a LifetimeWe've retraced the steps of the director and its crew so you don't have to, and uncovered six interior and lifestyle gems not to be missed along the way
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3 Low-Effort Ways to Make Small Studios Feel Roomy, Practical, and Inspired — Stolen From London's Chicest New AparthotelMason & Fifth Belsize Park isn't just the latest design alternative to Airbnb — but a cue to give your base a style upgrade
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5 of the Most Beautiful London Hotels With Pools to Catch the Sunshine in Style This JuneFreshen up with our edit of swimming spots worth a room reservation in the capital
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5 Under-the-Radar Berlin Spots to Discover the City "Beyond the Obvious" — Picked by the Designer of Its Hippest New HotelRachael Gowdridge's latest project and a long-term friendship in the German capital have made its creative pulse one of the key inspirations for how she approaches design
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The Coolest New Hotel Openings of 2026 — 10 of the Most Exquisite Boutique Addresses to Know for a Design-Forward Summer VacationYou're still in time: these are the stays every interior obsessive will regret not booking this year
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Designers' Hottest Crush? Spaces That Feel Uncompromisingly Alive — 3 Ways to Make Your Home Grounding, Convivial, and Sensory, Stolen From the Best of 3daysofdesignLifestyle editor Gilda Bruno's report from the festival trenches fills you in on the style and leisure moments that capture today's zeitgeist
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Interior Designer Sophie Ashby Just Launched a Fragrance Collaboration to Make Homes Smell Amazing in Style"When Reia’s founders Sophie and Celia spoke to me about launching their own natural scent ranges and creating something together, I jumped at the chance," she recounts
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6 Extraordinary Design-Forward Queer Spaces in London Sure to Keep You Inspired at Day and Night This Pride MonthFrom beloved bakeries to bar-cum-galleries and, of course, clubs, June in the capital has never looked better
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Copenhagen's Coolest Festival, 3daysofdesign, Returns in Less Than 10 Days — These Are the 5 Things Our Lifestyle Editor Can't Wait to See, and Where She'll Go for Food and DrinksYour guide to Scandinavia's most anticipated creative event is here
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Wait, Did 'Backrooms' Just Ruin the Butter Yellow Trend Forever? How A24's New Sci-Fi Horror Made Color Feel CreepyKane Parsons' directorial debut turns the beloved shade into a mind-bending theater for trauma, delirium, and obsession
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These 7 Hotels' Breathtaking Gardens Will Keep You Cool Amid Sweltering Temperatures — And Set the Mood for Just-as-Dazzling InteriorsImmerse yourself in greenery with our edit of heatwave-proof stays, from Cape Town to Hollywood and Provence
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"The Best Interiors Don't Chase Trends: They Make You Feel Something" — Sarah Sherman Samuel Reveals the Tricks for a Home That's as Beautiful as It Is 'Emotionally Connected'To mark the launch of her new book, "Sarah Sherman Samuel: The Intersection of Art and Design", the Michigan-based powerhouse tells us why resonance, not style, should define the look of a house
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This Artist Drew All Over a Hotel Suite in Rome, and It'll Make You Rethink How Much Drama You Should Bring to Your Own WallsMichael McGregor's sprawling murals for The Art Suite of Casa Monti Roma said it loud and clear: bring on the color
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7 of the Coolest Things to See and Do in Lima, Peru — Picked by the Creative Director of One of Its Leading Art and Design StudiosRF Studio's Rafael Freyre shows us the many layers of the city that shaped his exploration of "material, light, and landscape"
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Dior Just Made Unaesthetic Gym Equipment Yesterday's Problem — Its New Wellness Collection Is Elegant, Decor-Like, and Very Design-yForget ugly weights and crumbly mats: the Haute Wellness Dior collection elevates your at-home workout to a whole other level
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This New Boutique Jewelry Store in London Is More Like Shopping in Your Friend's Incredibly Chic Home — These Are the Ideas to Steal From ItThe interiors of the new Sophie Breitmeyer flagship at 36 Elizabeth Street hold the clues to a house where every instant feels covetable
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In a Design Scene That Often Feels 'Cookie-Cutter', London Craft Week Shows That Handmade Furniture Still Makes a Difference — In and Outside the HomeAs mass-produced dupes hinder the legacy of beloved design icons, the artisan community holds the secret to long-term authenticity, say its makers
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Forget Layout: "A Meaningful Home Starts With People and Pieces That Carry Presence" — Designer and Gallery Owner Kate Swanson on Curation as the Secret to Intentional Spaces"This vision allows a house to become more like a collection — something that is built over time, not assembled all at once," the Nurture by Nature founder explains
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Soho House Tokyo Just Showed Us How to Mix Japanese Minimalism With British Maximalism — It's Design Magic You'll Want to Recreate at HomeThe cult group's just-launched Tokyo hub pairs traditional furniture sourced and created in collaboration with local artisans with the mid-century cool vibe that's made its addresses a staple worldwide
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Liberty's Just-Dropped Marrakech Homeware Edit Makes Morocco's Vibrant, Artisanal Ceramics and Textiles Yours From as Little as £17Add a colorful touch to your home with this selection of handmade tableware, fabrics, and accessories from the country's leading makers
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At This New Hotel in Sardinia, 'Folkloristic' Design Details Meet Futuristic Elements for a Fresh Take on Coastal Italian StyleAt W Sardinia, Meyer Davis delivers a maximalist feast between crafty wood and rattan touches, shimmering sconces, and plush textiles
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Tracey Emin Chose This Farrow & Ball Paint for the Backdrop to Her Tate Modern Retrospective — It's a Color That Makes You Feel Calm, Attentive, and PresentInspired by the unusual pigmentation of mud and cockles mixing on a Norfolk beach, the color lends a night sky-like atmosphere to the landmark show of one of Britain's all-time greatest artists
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"They Reflect the Process, the People, and the Evolving Life of a Space" — Designer Jamie McGlinchey on the Beauty of Interiors Rooted in Materials' Shape-Shifting Essence"That evolution is where the real poetry of a place emerges," the NoN Studio founder and creative director explains
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