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"It Was About Making No Space Feel Cut Off" — How the Design of This Mallorcan-Inspired London Home Keeps a Sense of Connection
This Fulham townhouse brings together Mediterranean-style influences and period features
By Maya Glantz Published
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The Designer of This Luxury Country Cottage Had to Fight for the 'Golden' Paint Color, But Now I'm Convinced Every Home Should Be Painted in It
At The Grove Hotel's renovated lodge, a modern take on country interiors meets with a color palette that feels both rich and grounding
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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Yes, AI Had a Hand in the 'Soviet Spaceship' Look of This London Restaurant — But Its Real-Life Spectacle and Stellar Menu Will Keep You Coming Back
At Drury Lane's TOWN Restaurant, North End Design's eclectic genius and chef Stevie Parle's community-based approach to British seasonal cuisine collide to a transportive effect
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Lighting Under Your Umbrella Is the Biggest Mood Shifter for Evenings Spent in Your Garden — Here's How to Do It
Whether tight on space or simply lacking in luminosity, this easy and affordable trick will instantly elevate your garden
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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ICYMI: 7 Homeware Releases, Launches, and Collabs from August That We Haven't Stopped Thinking About
We're getting ready for cooler, cozier days, but we certainly aren't done with summer's colorful influence
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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A Home in a WWII Bunker? This Renovated Shelter Is a Modern Design Wonder That Preserves Its Heritage, too
After a three-year renovation, this bunker, buried in the landscape of Cornwall, can now be rented as a homestay that is as luxurious as it is fascinating.
By Maya Glantz Published
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This 'Tree-Hugging' Outdoor Light Gives Your Expensive-Looking Accent Lighting for Your Garden (Despite Only Costing £11)
This super affordable addition has given my garden the boost it needed to shine well into the evening hours
By Maya Glantz Published
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Nightmare — I Found a £25 Table Lamp That’s the Spitting Image of an £80 One I Just Bought From Zara
It's always the way, right? Even if finding this budget table lamp came a little bit too late for me, I thought I'd share it with everyone else
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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When an Entrepreneur, Designer, and a Horticulturist Come Together, Magic is Born — Bring the Magic Home With This Sale
British heritage brand, OKA, is having a summer sale, and I have my eye on one too many pieces — here are my favorites that will bring a slice of timeless style to your home
By Debbie Black Published
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The Payday Edit — 12 Something-Specials to Put In Your Shopping Cart This Week
Design-led homewares that are worth investing in if you find yourself end-of-the-month flush
By Emma Breislin Published
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An Anthropologie-Designed Hotel Room? Here's Where to Find This Colorful Mediterranean Suite, and Shop the Look, Too
I stayed in this apartment, decked out with Anthropologie's sunniest decor, and it made me re-think what Mediterranean style means
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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Behind This Ordinary London Semi Hides a Futuristic Extension — And It's Transformed How the Home Feels to Live In
Earthy tones and natural textures unite the spaces in this renovated Victorian home — and it’s kept plenty of its charm and character
By Mary Weaver Published
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I Used to Think Amber Glass Instantly Dated an Interior, but This Store Has Just Revived the Retro 70s Trend
Starting from just £13, Autumn is the perfect time to embrace this warm, earthy accent decor
By Emma Breislin Published
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Forget Plastic Filter Jugs, These 'Gravity-Fed' Dispensers Are the Most Stylish Way to Get Your Daily Water Fix
Sorry (not sorry), but your plastic water filter has to go — and it's time to look to ceramic water filters that *actually* look good in your home
By Amiya Baratan Published
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6 Undeniably Cool Fold-Out Desks for Kids That You May Even Want to Use as a Grown-Up
Looking to save on space while creating a functional workstation? Look no further than these stylish fold-out desks
By Emily Moorman Published
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What Is Shou Sugi Ban? This Japanese Technique Looks Amazing, but Makes Your Timber Finishes So Much More Durable, too
From the process to what it means in the world of design, here is everything you'll want to know about this ancient technique
By Faiza Saqib Published
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This LA Home Lives by the Motto "Interiors as Cashmere" — And It's Just as Luxe (Yet Supremely Comfortable) as You'd Expect
Deeply patterned stone is the hero of this Hollywood Hills home, where spaces are enveloped in the magical effects of marble
By Pip Rich Published
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Dare I Say It, These Sophisticated, Neutral ‘Waste Sorting Bags’ Might Make You Not Want to Hide Your Recycling Away
Stylish and eco-friendly... these design-forward bin bags are ticking all of our boxes. Who knew recycling could look this good?
By Maya Glantz Published
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Well, That's Something New — This Designer Put the Homeowner's 100+ Piece Ceramic Collection Across the Ceiling of Their Tiny Apartment's Kitchen
In this Brussels apartment, Eastern European influence is seamlessly interwoven throughout the Belgian setting, and one area stands out the most
By Maya Glantz Published
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I'd Never Heard of a 'Lampshade Carrier' Before, but Seemingly They're the Secret to Making Lamps Look More Expensive and Well Put Together
Where can you buy it from and what exactly do these nifty little tools do? We spoke to a designer and homewares expert to find out
By Faiza Saqib Published
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As a Former 'Skincare Analyst', I’d Never Wash My Face With the Water in London — But This £100 ‘Skincare Filter’ for Bathroom Faucets Could Change My Mind
This might just be the one thing that should prelude your daily skincare routine to set the foundation for healthier living
By Amiya Baratan Published
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These 'Mushroom Lights' Might Be the Most Magical Way to Light Your Garden — Dreamy, Ethereal, and They're Surprisingly Chic, too
It's nice to be able to see, but not always as nice to have to look at outdoor lights — could this be how to hide them in plain sight?
By Emma Breislin Published
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I Just Found This Simple-to-Use Slow Watering System That Basically Turns Your Garden Into a Self-Watering Planter for When You're on Holiday
Nourishing your plants one drip at a time, this system has been made to make your day-to-day gardening tasks a little easier during the summer heat
By Faiza Saqib Published
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With No Room for a Drying Rack, This Homeowner Found a Pretty 'Hidden' Washing Line That Actually Complements Her Interior Design
Suddenly, leaving your washing out for days doesn't seem so bad
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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The World’s Best BBQ Chefs Use This ‘Japanese’ Charcoal to Cook With — Here’s Why It Makes Such a Difference When You Grill
If you're looking to elevate your BBQ game, you need to know about 'binchotan' — a type of charcoal used by top chefs for grilling that enhances flavor and texture of your meat and veg
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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I Thought I Didn’t Have Room for a BBQ, Then I Saw This Genius Garden Table That Turns Into a ‘Japanese’ BBQ and Firepit
This one purchase has singlehandedly turned my tiny garden into the perfect hosting destination, no matter the season
By Maya Glantz Published
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After 25 Years, Do We Now Know Exactly What Color Coldplay's 'Yellow' Is? How a Pantone Expert Brought This Song to Life Through Color
What kind of yellow does Coldplay's most famous song bring to mind? Pantone and Livingetc's color expert Jane Boddy has plotted it out, line by line, for a new installation at Wembley Park
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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This Charming Solar 'Firefly' Is My Favorite Way to Add Magical Lighting to Garden Borders
Add a touch of whimsy to your backyard come nightfall with these unique, easy-to-install stake lights
By Lilith Hudson Published
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This Designer's On-Trend Take on Stripes Turns the Least Aesthetic Accessory in Your Bathroom Into a Thing of Beauty
I spoke to the designer behind this striped and sophisticated trash can, and here's what she had to say about it
By Faiza Saqib Published