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Iridescence Is Chrome’s More Playful, Hard-to-Define Cousin — And You're About to See It Everywhere
This kinetic finish signals a broader shift toward surfaces that move, shimmer, and surprise. Here's where to find it now
By Julia Demer Published
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10 Arrestingly Beautiful Milan Restaurants Locals *Actually* Dine at — Selected for Their Interiors
Brought to you by our community of culture insiders, this edit of the best restaurants in Milan sees authentic Italian food and immersive design unite
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Where Should The White Lotus Season Four Be Filmed? We've Done the Research and Have Narrowed Down the Options
Now that the third season has wrapped, the anticipation of what's in store for the next season begins... and more importantly, its location
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Burl Wood Decor Is 2025’s Most Coveted Comeback — Here’s How to Get the Storied Swirls for Less
Irregularity is the ultimate luxury, but you don’t need an antiques dealer to find it
By Julia Demer Published
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Silver Linings — The Best Chrome Tableware Might Be Hiding on Wayfair
Once reserved for legacy names and high-concept galleries, the silver revival is finally accessible — here’s where to find the good stuff
By Julia Demer Published
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Courteney Cox Just Launched Laundry Care Into Her Surprisingly Chic Home Fragrance Line — And Yes, You Can Buy It in the UK
If you loathe doing laundry, maybe you need something to motivate you through the chore. And Courteney Cox's new Homecourt laundry line could be just that.
By Amiya Baratan Published
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The Easiest Way to Turn Your Designer Scarf Into Wall Art — No Frame, No Fuss, No Regrets
Because silk this pretty should never stay in a drawer
By Julia Demer Published
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Italian Kitchen Trends — 5 Emerging Ideas From the Chicest Italian Designers That I Predict Will Go Global in 2025
Fresh from Milan Design Week, these are the exciting finishes, styles, and innovative materials I can't wait to see in more kitchens this year
By Faiza Saqib Published
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Hidden Trails — TikTok's Favorite Interior Designer, Bilal Rehman, on Houston, the City That Made Him
The Texan design phenomenon shares the places that inspire him most around his home
By Gilda Bruno Published
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The Best Rechargeable Lamps Have No Cords, but Loads of Style
Want a lamp to style on your kitchen counter, on your bookshelf, or even in your garden? These portable, pretty, and plug-free lamps are the answer
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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12 Essentials Every Cool, Collected Spring Host Needs — And You’ll Never Guess Where They’re From
Guests will think you thought of everything, you just knew where to shop
By Julia Demer Published
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Smeg Says Teal, and We’re Listening — The Kitchen Shade of the Year Is Here
Designers are already using the soft, sea-glass green everywhere from cabinetry to countertops
By Julia Demer Published
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Straight from Salone: 5 Emerging Trends I Found That'll Shape Interiors For the Year Ahead
From reflective silver to fluidity, here's my perspective on the key themes and new moods coming through from Milan Design Week
By Sarah Spiteri Published
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These 'Scenting Droplets' Might Be the Coolest (and Most Stylish) Way to Make Your Home Smell Amazing
If you're looking to switch out your incense sticks for something more fun, then you should know about Ripple+'s incense droplets. Let me introduce you.
By Amiya Baratan Published
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I Picked the Best Milan Hotels for Design-Addicted Travelers — And Their Retro-Futuristic Interiors Are a Masterclass in Timeless Sophistication
Our Italian Lifestyle Editor rounds up the best boutique hotels in Milan for travelers who want to get a slice of its covetable, timeless flair
By Gilda Bruno Published
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These Beaded Placemats Are the Glamorous Art Deco-Inspired Accent Your Tablescape Has Been Missing
They've got texture, they've got sparkle, and of course, they've got style
By Devin Toolen Published
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I Found an Earl Grey Candle That Actually Smells Like a Cup of Tea With Lemon
They're strong, but not overpowering. Dynamic, yet always fresh. APOTHEKE's candles know how to captivate you from first whiff
By Devin Toolen Published
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Tableware for Talkative People — The Mediterranean Dish’s Anthropologie Collab Was Made for Socializing
Mediterranean in both style and spirit, the joyful, pattern-forward collection brings the color, craft, and conviviality of Suzy Karadsheh’s cult-favorite brand to the spring table
By Julia Demer Published
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The Zeitgeist Edit — What's Heating Up in April, and What Our Editor Wants to Leave Behind This Spring
What do butter yellow and oxblood, bistro restaurants, and hotel gift shops all have in common? They're on our hot list for the month ahead
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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This Charming Victorian Terrace Went From Stark and 'Shiny White' to Filled With Lived-in, Soulful Elements
A little bit retro, a whole lotta soul. This fabulous family home blends modern-rustic style with Seventies vibes
By Mary Weaver Published
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My Favorite New Home Fragrance Discovery? These Candles Are Made by Expert Perfumers With Access to Extraordinary Ingredients
Fragrance making is an art, and Essential Parfums honors that
By Devin Toolen Published
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IKEA Just Released a 'Best of the Best' Collection at Milan Design Week — These Are the Pieces Everyone's Going to Want
Even if you haven't heard of IKEA's STOCKHOLM collection before, you've definitely seen it
By Emma Breislin Published
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The Coquette Aesthetic Is Still Going Strong in Homes in 2025 — But Now It's Charming, Whimsical, and Has Modern Flair
A designer weighs in on how you can make the classic coquette trend feel modern while still retaining its whimsical elegance
By Devin Toolen Published
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Bethan Laura Wood — "I Want to Make Things That Reward and Uplift You the More Time You Spend With Them"
As her debut UK solo exhibition continues at London's Design Museum, the designer welcomes us into her hypnotic Hackney studio to talk her layered vision of craft, its power to bring joy, and spark conversation
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Forget Tomato Girl Summer — This Season, We're in for an 'Olive Girl Spring'
From olive-shaped candles to olive-embroidered placemats, all the chicest tables are donning martini olive decor
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Farewell, Floral Fragrances — Meet the Unexpected Desert Plant That’s Scenting Our Homes for Spring 2025
A seasonal home scent that *is* actually groundbreaking
By Julia Demer Published
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Can't Leave Without — Packing for Milan Design Week 2025 With Articolo Studios' Creative Director Nicci Kavals
As the Melbourne-based lighting and furniture studio returns to Salone del Mobile's Euroluce fair, its founder picks her ultimate travel must-haves
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Leonardo DiCaprio's Design Team Just Dropped a Charming Retro-Inspired Homewares Collab with West Elm
From bold patterns to alluring textures and vintage-inspired silhouettes, this collection is nostalgia, stylized
By Devin Toolen Published
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Designing a Home for 7 (Plus Pets) Is No Easy Feat — This Designer Took the Challenge Head-On, and the Results Are Stunning
This mid-century home demonstrates how practicality and style go hand-in-hand when designing for large families
By Devin Toolen Published