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Fortnum & Mason's Award-Winning Pastry Master on the Underrated Baking Utensil He Couldn't Live Without
Ideal "for flattening out mousses, smoothing cheesecakes, and getting an even rise on bakes in the oven," this single kitchen essential is "the Crown Jewels in my knife roll," Roger Pizey reveals
By Gilda Bruno Published
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The 'Red Thread Theory' Can Create a Perfectly Curated Home — And This Art-Infused Italian Home Shows Us How
A 19th-century Milanese villa has been given a new lease of life — revamped to show the creative side of an avid art collector and his family
By Claudia Baillie Published
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Design on a Pedestal — How Furniture’s Museum Moment Is Redefining What Luxury Means
The language of luxury design has changed — and the rise of the brand 'design museum' is a sign of the times
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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London Restaurant sketch Just Unveiled Its Most Colorful, Creative Installation Yet — It's Feel Good Energy, Distilled
The debut UK exhibition of Mexico City's collectible design and art gallery AGO projects, "¡hola, London!" lets the creaturesque homeware of Daniel Valero's studio, Mestiz, come to life at sketch, the iconic Mayfair eatery
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Maybe the Coolest IKEA Cabinet Ever? How Designer Matilda Hunyadi Created This Bold Take on Wall Storage
Bright, curvaceous, and full of character, here is everything you need to know about this handy little organization nook
By Faiza Saqib Published
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I'm Sorry, It's Early — But These Christmas Houses at Anthropologie Are So Chic They're Almost Definitely Going to Sell Out
If you, like me, love a Christmas village decoration situation, then look no further — Anthropologie has got you covered this year, but they are known to sell out fast
By Debbie Black Published
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Hotel Design Pioneer Alexandra Champalimaud on the Crafty Cultural Hubs to Experience Around Her Connecticut Home
"There is gentle beauty to how people live and work here, one that's a consistent source of joy and inspiration," the founder and president of the acclaimed NYC studio says of Litchfield
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Don't Leave Your Wellness Routine at Home — This Travel-friendly Filtered Shower Head Comes With a Portable Bag for Holidays Away
Protect your skin and hair from harsh, hard water, even while vacationing, with Curo Skin's neat shower filter and vanity case kit
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Seth Rogen Just Dropped a Collection With This Incense Brand, and It Just So Happens to be Totally Autumn-Friendly
I was already a fan of fun home fragrance brand ripple+, but I think this A-lister partnership just made it so much cooler
By Amiya Baratan Published
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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
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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 "Godfather of Spanish Cuisine", on the Kitchen Utensil That Ignites His Cooking — "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