Latest articles by Miaad Latoof
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I'd Avoid the 'Cloud Sofa' If You Hate Constant Plumping — These 12 Low-Slung Sofas Might Be for You, InsteadThese low-slung sofas give you that sink-in comfort, but with a more tailored shape that still looks good the morning after
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Could Japanese-Inspired Lighting Be the Secret to a Calmer Room? These 16 Designs Show Why Softer Light WorksThey are less about perfect symmetry or bright illumination, and more about creating atmosphere and a sense of ease
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If Everything in Your Room Sits at Sofa Height, You're Probably Doing Something Wrong — And You Need to Add a Floor LampSometimes it’s introducing one taller element that changes how the whole room reads
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John Lewis' Lighting Range Has Grown for the New Season — These Are the Pieces to Have on Your Radar to Make Your Home GlowAs the evenings start drawing in, I’m looking to lighting to make rooms feel warmer, and these are the pieces I’d reach for first
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Westwing Only Launched in the UK This Year, but It's Already Got One of My Favorite Tableware RangesForget the perfectly matching set. These playful Westwing pieces prove the best-dressed tables have a little personality
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Folding Garden Furniture Is the Best Play for Small Gardens — And It's So Easy to Store Away at the End of the Season, tooFrom powder-coated chairs to compact bistro tables, folding furniture is finally as good-looking as it is useful
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Checkerboard Rugs Are More Nuanced and Interesting in 2026 — These Are the Ones to Buy That Feel Super ModernOnce reserved for retro interiors, checkerboard has become one of the easiest ways to bring rhythm and structure into a contemporary room
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I Watched an Iconic Chair Being Made, and It Changed How I Think About Good FurnitureA visit to Ligne Roset’s archive, factory and family home gave me a much deeper appreciation of the craft and quiet precision behind the Togo’s enduring appeal
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Rugs That 'Look Like Art' Are One of the Biggest Trends of the Year — This Is Where I Shop as a Stylist to Make Floors Feel Like a MomentFrom sculptural silhouettes to gallery-worthy patterns, these are the Heal's rugs I'd happily design a room around
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12 Bathroom Mirrors With Storage That Keep Your Skincare Out of Sight — Designs Picked by a StylistThe best mirrored cabinets don't just clear your worktop. They make the whole bathroom feel calmer and brighter.
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A Shortcut to Spaces Feeling Lived-In — These 16 Vintage-Style Rugs Make a Room Feel Collected Over TimeYou don't need to fill a home with vintage to make it feel collected. Often, it's the illusion of age that makes all the difference.
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BILLY Bookcases Are Basic — These Are the Affordable Shelves to Buy Instead That Actually Have a Point of ViewLet your bookcase reveal who lives in your home, from the objects you display to the shelving you choose.
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"I Can't Find a Stylish Bedroom Dresser" — A Stylist's Edit of the Best Storage Buys for Your Room Right NowWhether you're furnishing a compact bedroom or filling a blank wall, these dressers balance beautiful design with practical storage
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The 'Boutique Hotel' Bedroom Trend Is About More Than a Beautiful Bed — 28 Pieces That Capture the Look, According to a StylistFrom sculptural lighting to tactile textiles and collected objects, these are the details that give a boutique hotel bedroom its warmth and quietly luxurious feel
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This Is the Best Lighting at Heal’s This Season — From Design Classics and Hero Pieces You Won't Find Anywhere ElseThese Heal’s lighting picks are the secret to a room’s personality, holding their own by day and transforming the mood after dark.
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Why Designers Are Adding Silver, Not Brass, to Warmer-Toned Interiors — And How to Style Chrome, Nickel, and Stainless Steel for Much-Needed ContrastCool metallics are no longer reserved for minimalist interiors. Paired with warmer palettes, they add contrast and a sharper edge without making a room feel cold
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This Furniture Makes a Small Kitchen Work So Much Better — 20 Space-Smart Pieces Worth Investing in for Storage, Surfaces, and MoreYou don't have to compromise on good design just because your kitchen is short on space. You simply need furniture that's a little smarter about how it uses it
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Forget Playing It Safe — These 'Surprising' Additions to a Living Room Are What an Interior Stylist Turns to for Conversation-Starting SpacesDiscover unexpected living room pieces that designers use to create personality and intrigue
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Glossy Furniture Is the Unexpected Texture Your Room Is Missing — This Is How to Style It and Bring Shiny Finishes Into a SchemeI didn't anticipate glossy furniture becoming one of my favorite finishes this year, but the more I see it layered with natural textures, the more it makes sense
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16 of the Best Slim Storage Designs That Won't Overpower a Small RoomWho says small-space storage has to be a compromise? The right slim designs don’t just organize — they give your room height and effortless style, all without crowding your space
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5 Styling Swaps That Interior Designers Will Always Make in a Small Entryway to Create the Sense of More SpaceFrom using the walls to your advantage to choosing pieces that reveal more floor, the best small swaps make the space feel bigger without making it feel bare
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24 Pieces to Add to a Kitchen Island to Make It Look Like a Stylist Has Staged Your HomeA few thoughtful styling decisions can completely change how your kitchen island looks and, more importantly, how it feels within the room.
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Want to Bring a Sense of Calm to Your Garden? These 16 Japanese-Inspired Planters Feel Like Sculpture — Even Before You Add PlantsThey've made me stop seeing outdoor pots as something purely functional and instead as pieces that can really shape the mood of a garden
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Japanese-Inspired Gardens Are Having a Moment — These Are the 20 Pieces to Add to Outdoor Spaces to Get the LookI've always been drawn to Japanese-inspired gardens for their quiet restraint. They show that the most beautiful spaces know when to stop.
