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12 Iconic Designs by Verner Panton That Have Influenced Modern Design You Should Know About
To celebrate the Danish-born designer's 100th birthday, we delve into his furniture and lighting designs that are just as iconic as Mary Quant’s sartorial miniskirt or The Rolling Stones
By Rory Robertson Published
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I Actually Think This Sofa Bed Looks Better as a Bed Than It Does as a Sofa — And the Sneaky Storage is a Massive Bonus
A truly multi-functional piece of furniture, this sofa bed helps to cover off seating, sleeping, and storage
By Georgia Lockstone Published
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This Genius Magnetic Cover Makes Hiding Your Dishwasher a Design Statement — It's Such a Simple and Affordable Way to Style Bistro-Chic
This clever cafe curtain DIY is one of the most stylish ways to conceal your dishwasher I've seen
By Maya Glantz Published
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IKEA's New VÄSTMÄRKE Wireless Charger With a Light is Going Viral on Social Media — For Good Reason, too
Rid your home of unnecessary cable clutter with this pretty yet practical wireless charger that doubles as decor
By Georgia Lockstone Published
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Finally — I've Found a 'Triple Threat' Coffee Table That Could Also Be a Comfortable Footstool, All While Storing My Extra Throws and Blankets
Did I mention this small space-saviour also oozes with mid-century style?
By Ella Kipling Published
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A Real Hidden Gem — This New Hard-to-Find Turkish Restaurant in Canary Wharf Has Possibly My Favorite Take on 70s Revival Interiors
An earthy palette, a vinyl wall, and playfully sculptural decor: how to steal the look of London's Nora — and just wait till you taste its contemporary Anatolian menu
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Great for Neck Pain and Hot Sleepers — Is This Japanese 'Makura' Made From Buckwheat the Secret to Sleeping Better?
Also known as 'sobagara', the experts tell me that this pillow style could be the game-changing sleep accessory you need
By Amiya Baratan Published
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This Clever Coffee Table Secretly Conceals Two Stools — It's My Biggest and Best Small Space Secret
All the extra seating you need is hiding in plain sight in this design by Castlery
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Glamorous, but Not Ostentatious — This Bedroom Edit Makes Hollywood Regency Effortlessly Polished
A stylist's take on glamour, where shine is balanced with softness and every detail earns its place
By Iokasti Sotirakopoulou Published
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I've Just Found a Rechargeable Lamp That Doesn't Look Anything Like a Rechargeable Lamp — It's the Perfect Blend of Old and New Style
If you think portable lamps look tacky and lightweight, think again. Wireless lighting has had a serious glow-up in 2026
By Lilith Hudson Published
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I'm Usually a Bit of a Furniture Snob, but Dunelm's New Ball Foot Tub Chair Is Lowkey My Find of the Moment — Especially for the £169 Price Tag
Your guests will never believe that this super chic armchair costs less than £200
By Maya Glantz Published
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Not Ready to Buck the Trend Just Yet — I've Wrangled 24 Pieces That Prove Western Decor Is Still the Hottest Way to Style Your Home in 2026
Cow prints, horse motifs, and Lone Star-inspired ornaments. There's all that and more
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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These 5 Indie Plates Brands Will Elevate Your Dinnerware Into "Covetable Collector's Items," Promises the Chef of London's Michelin-Approved Ukrainian Restaurant SINO
For Eugene Korolev, the owner and culinary force behind the rising Notting Hill establishment, "the plate is as much a tool of expression as the knife or the flame"
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Wabi Sabi Might Be the Most Elevated Style for a Living Room — These 24 Pieces of Decor Prove Imperfection Is the New Luxury
I’ve always been drawn to Japanese philosophy — and in interiors, Wabi-Sabi is where that emotional depth, and raw texture finally make sense for how we want to live now
By Miaad Latoof Published
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This Clever 'Sofa Armrest Table' Means You Can Skip a Side Table Altogether — It's A Huge Space-Saver in Tighter Spaces
Lounging without leaving the sofa has never been easier, thanks to this nifty sofa accessory
By Lilith Hudson Published
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These Stylish IKEA Curtains Are an Effortless, and Affordable, Way to Upgrade Your Space — With Solid 5 Star Reviews, They're Praised for Quality, Value, and How Well They Hang
Light-filtering with a sense of privacy, IKEA's GINSTMOTT curtains are the perfect blend of style and functionality
By Debbie Black Published
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5 Inspiring Ways to Welcome Lunar New Year 2026 in London — Curated by Cult Taiwanese Restaurant BAO's Creative Director Erchen Chang
From trusted spots for Chinese seasonal cocktails to art shows championing Asian talent, say hello to the Year of the Horse the BAO way
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Why Hollywood Regency Glamour Is a Stylist's Go-to Style for Confident Living Rooms
High shine, soft seating, and a little drama — a stylist's take on Hollywood Regency living rooms
By Iokasti Sotirakopoulou Published
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Anthropologie Just Launched a Collab With Ruggable That Has All the Charm of Its Usual Rug Designs, Just Made Machine-Washable
"Effortlessly layered, warmly lived-in, and authentically their own" — Now, it's time to plan where they are all going to go in my apartment
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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This IKEA No-Drill Blackout Blind Is Such a Simple, Important Addition to Your Bedroom Before the Mornings Get Bright Again
With the sun rising earlier each day, this hassle-free update to your bedroom window could be the secret to better sleep
By Lilith Hudson Published
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How I’d Embrace Rustic Kitchen Style This Year — 24 Kitchenware Pieces That Bring Warmth Through Material
As a stylist, I always begin with material — because that’s what truly shifts the mood and story of a kitchen
By Miaad Latoof Published
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The Best Design-y Things to Do in Prague, According to One of Its Most Influential (and Irreverent) Local Designers — "It's a Textbook of Architecture"
Lasvit's art director, Maxim Velčovský, walks us through the Czech capital, the place that "defined" his world
By Gilda Bruno Published
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As a Stylist, This Is How I’m Giving the Kitchen a Lighter, More Relaxed Feel Using Coastal Decor
A stylist's guide to creating a more relaxed feel in the heart of the home through soft textures and sun-washed finishes.
By Iokasti Sotirakopoulou Published
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I Previewed the Refurb of Legendary Jazz Club Upstairs at Ronnie's — These 3 Retro Design Details From It Are the Way to Make Your Living Room Feel Atmospheric and Intimate
These previously dated vintage accents are having a renaissance, and hold the secret to acoustically sound spaces that ooze luxury and warmth
By Gilda Bruno Published
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I Never Thought I’d Say ‘Design-Forward’ and ‘Extension Cord’ in the Same Sentence, but IKEA’s Practical Necessity Will Elevate Any Space (I Own One, and Want More)
I couldn't leave IKEA without one of these in my trolley — now I'm just annoyed I only bought one
By Debbie Black Published
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Smeg Just Quietly Relaunched Its Expensive-Looking Cookware Range — Beautiful and Induction Compatible? It's an All Rounder
It's not the most budget-friendly cookware out there, but for its quality and style points, Smeg's pans have gone straight to the top of my kitchen wishlist
By Maya Glantz Published
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Design Diary: Meditative Furniture, Clever Wall Candy, and Whimsical Plaster — Field Notes From Our NYC Editor for February
Contributing editor Keith Flanagan walks us through his month in New York and the latest news from the design world that has him excited right now
By Keith Flanagan Published
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Not Only Is IKEA’s Pot Lid Organizer Great for Storing Vinyl Records — This Space-Saving, Budget-Friendly Storage Also Works for Plates, Trays, and Pot Lids, too, of Course
Costing just £5 and rated 5 stars by almost all its reviewers, this is one of the most affordable yet stylish ways to store a variety of different items at home
By Debbie Black Published
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The Zeitgeist Edit — What's on Our Design Radar This February
These are the discoveries and emerging ideas that are inspiring Livingetc's editor this month
By Hugh Metcalf Published
