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Sleek and Stylish Interior Flooring Inspiration Awaits at Karndean Designflooring’s Newest London Showroom in the Heart of Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour
Bringing customized luxury flooring to your project is made easy with Karndean’s range of design-led ideas on view
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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
By Gilda Bruno Published
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A Candle That's Actually Made From Cookies? How This 'Hyperrealistic' Scent Is Made, and How Baked Goods Became the Big Home Fragrance Trend
This clever candle brand has found a scientific way to capture the real essence of a freshly baked cookie
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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I Burned Anthropologie’s Autumn Candles Back-to-Back — This One Is the Strongest, and Will Make Your Home Smell Super Cozy
I've been smelling a lot of candles this month, but when it comes to packing a punch of autumnal fragrance, this one from Anthropologie is a heavyweight
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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This Period Home Hides a "Monastic Sense of Serenity" Behind Its Doors — But You'd Never Guess at First Glance
The architects behind the bold vision for this London house only take on commissions where the idea excites them — and this result speaks for itself
By Pip Rich Published
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This Small Bathroom Is Bringing Balearic Beauty to Bristol Through Sustainable Design — And Here's How
Eco-friendly in design, with luxury appeal, this bathroom looks like it was plucked straight out of a boutique spa hotel
By Maya Glantz Published
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What to Expect at Focus/25 as the Design World Converges on London
Setting the agenda for the season ahead, Focus/25 at the Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour, is an event not to be missed on the design calendar
By Debbie Black Published
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This Armchair's Secret Compartment Will Give You So Much for Storage for Your Living Room or Bedroom
Undercover storage is my favorite thing when designed right, and UO understood the assignment perfectly
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Practical, Timeless, Elevated — How the 'Train Case' Came to Embody the Daring New Age of Rail Travel
2025 is witnessing the grand revival of train journeys: the retro-futuristic design of this sleek accessory alone captures their craftsmanship-led rebirth
By Gilda Bruno Published
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This Historic Home Is Designed For Entertaining at Scale — But Without Compromising on a Fun, Contemporary Family Home
Amid the historical details of this eclectic New Jersey mansion, there’s fun to be found in playful patterns and bright hues
By Fleur Britten Published
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Where Classical Elegance Meets Modernity — This Red Brick Home Was Transformed Into an Airy and Elegant Southern-Style Delight
Designed by Alma Workshop, this New York home has shifted into a space filled with fresh textures, bright colors, and timeless accents
By Faiza Saqib Published
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"It’s Always Evolving" — This Bright and Beautiful Munich Apartment is Also an Interior Designer's Live-In Showroom
Designer Stephanie Thatenhorst’s Munich abode is a playground for her creative ideas — and a place where high design meets daily life
By Anna Bisazza Published
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Design Detergents Are a Thing — These Are the Coolest Ones to Stock Your Laundry Room
If the design of your utility room was meticulously curated, so should the products that sit in the space, and these are the crème de la crème
By Amiya Baratan Published
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IKEA Just Launched a Cute Halloween Collection That Kids Are Going to Love — But I'd Probably Buy These Pieces for Myself, too
IKEA is my go-to for low-priced Halloween decorations that you won't just want to throw away after your spooky party. Here's what it's launched this year
By Brigid Kennedy Published
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Chef José Pizarro, the UK's "Godfather of Spanish Cuisine", on the One Kitchen Utensil He Can't Cook Without — "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
By Gilda Bruno Published
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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
By Gilda Bruno Last updated
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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
By Jason Orme Published
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The Zeitgeist Edit — What's Defining Design and Culture in September
From a must-visit exhibition to where I'm buying my wine right now, here's what's on my hotlist for the coming month
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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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
By Gilda Bruno Published
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This Minimalist John Lewis Sofa Bed Might Be the Least-Bulky, Most-Stylish Option Out There for a Small Guest Room
Even if guests need a last-minute spot to crash on, this slimline sofa bed can fit into even the tiniest of spaces, and it's delivered within seven days
By Faiza Saqib Published
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John Lewis Just Opened Its Christmas Shop for 2025 — These Are the 4 Looks (and the Best Baubles) Everyone Will Be Buying This Year
From classic period drama vibes to kitschy camp decorations, here's what the iconic store's Christmas shop is stocked with for the festive season
By Maya Glantz Published
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I Just Discovered One of My Favorite Interior Shops Has a 'Vintage' Collection — Now It's My Go-to for Finding Decor With Soul and a Story
This limited line of decor is sourced from India, and it's feeding my vintage obsession right now
By Lilith Hudson Published
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This Designer's Furniture Collaboration Hits on the Biggest Material Trend You'll See Everywhere in 2026
Statement pieces are here to stay, according to this new raft of furniture from design favorite Heal's
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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I'd Sell My Right Arm for This Soho Home Firepit — It's the Coolest Way to Do Corten Steel in a Garden
I'd Sell My Right Arm for This Soho Home Firepit — It's the Coolest Way to Do Corten Steel in a Garden
By Maya Glantz Published
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This New IKEA Collection is Character-Rich Decor for the Minimalist
Bridging the past with modern interiors, this just-launched collection is full of color, whimsy, and familiar motifs
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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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
By Gilda Bruno Published
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It's Heritage, but Elevated — Piglet in Bed Just Launched Its Autumn Collection and There's One Pattern I Can't Stop Thinking About
Because nothing rings in the fall season like a classic gingham or rhubarb stripe
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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This Laundry Room Might Be the Perfect Layout for a Busy Family Home — and It's All Down to This Hidden Feature
Pull-out drying racks keep this room stylish and functional, and I've just found a version for less than £100 you can retrofit into your space
By Maya Glantz Published
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This "Tantilizingly Cozy" Living Room Scheme is Soft Yet Rich — Here's How Its Dreamlike Organic Colors Work
Our resident color expert explains how the almost-natural hues of this space enhance its balmy feel
By Amy Moorea Wong Published