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"It Feels Like We’re in a Tree House" — This Upside-Down Bondi Beach Home Is the Epitome of Summer Living
Indoor-outdoor living reaches new heights in this vibrant abode a stone’s throw from Bondi Beach
By Leanne Amodeo Published
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Want to Hide Unsightly Drainpipes? This Decorative Trellis Transforms It Into a Design Feature
All it takes is a drainpipe trellis and a few weeks (depending on the climbing plant you use)
By Emma Breislin Published
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21 New-In (but Soon-To-Sell-Out) Homewares That Have Dropped This August
From rattan table lamps to patchwork pillows, this month, home decor is taking a turn towards everything retro, chrome, and perfectly playful
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Heading to the Bienal de São Paulo Next Month? This Brazilian Architect and Gallerist Knows the City's Coolest Spots for You to Visit
The founder of collectible design gallery Bossa Furniture, Isabela Milagre has called São Paulo home for the past 11 years. Here, she reveals everything culture enthusiasts shouldn't miss
By Gilda Bruno Published
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I Changed This One Tiny Thing About My Bedding, and Now My Sleep Isn't So Disrupted by 'Slipping' Bed Sheets
So it seems like size *does* matter when it comes to shopping for sheets — here's why
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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I Always Use This Clever Diptyque Candle Holder When Entertaining in My Garden — It's Atmospheric, and Wind-Proof, too
With a design that makes it super easy to load your candle in, and keep it light outside, this style of candle holder is my pick for an outdoor space
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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'Outdoor Jute' Isn't the Same as What Your Indoor Rugs Are Made From — It Looks Just as Good, and Will Survive Season After Season
Transform your patio into a calming Mediterranean-style retreat with one of these jute-effect rugs that are suitable for use outdoors
By Lilith Hudson Published
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I Saw Rattan Lights at All the Hottest Beach Clubs While on Holiday — Here's How I'm Recreating the Look
Rattan shades seem to be the most significant trend in outdoor lighting this summer, so here's how to bring the look to your back garden
By Maya Glantz Published
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The Zeitgeist Edit — This Is What's Inspiring Our Editor This August
New openings, collections, trends, and cultural touchpoints to keep you in the design loop for the month ahead
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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I Stayed in the World's First-Ever 'Listening Suite' at a Lake Como Hotel — It Just Opened, and It's an Audiophile's Dream
Fitted with the best of the best analog audio equipment, plus 500 records, the luxury room makes Italian hotel Il Sereno into a Mecca for music lovers
By Gilda Bruno Published
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This Designer Has a Few Tricks Up Her Sleeve For a Soothing, Neutral-Hued Home That's Still Family-Friendly (Yes, Really)
In the Hamptons, a designer created a calm and curated home that her family has fallen in love with
By Keith Flanagan Published
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Yes, the Egg Cup is Having a Design Moment — Here's Why People With Great Taste Are Spending on Them, and Which I'd Buy Now
Decor for your plate? Here's how to elevate your dippy eggs (literally and figuratively) into something seriously stylish
By Emma Breislin Published
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Away from Paris's Crowds, These 4 Surprising Stays Immerse You in France's Charm Through Artsy Rooms and Bucolic Sights
Searching for the best places to visit in France outside of Paris? This edit of under-the-radar sojourns is perfect for travelers looking to unwind, get inspired, and recharge
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Le Creuset Is Running Its Big Sale in September, Selling £50 Mystery Boxes Worth at Least £500 — Here Are All the Details
It's a good time to invest in the best — here's how to score up to 60% off France's finest cast iron cookware
By Emma Breislin Published
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Making Your Garden Look Like a Designer 'Beach Club' Is the Trend of the Summer — This Is the Furniture That Will Help You Get the Look
True beach club-style is about more than just loungers by the pool. Here's how to blend comfort and color with five-star style
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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All the Coolest Gardens Have One — Here's Where You Can Buy a Firepit
It's not just the accessory of the summer; this is a year-round investment, so you may as well make sure you're buying the best one
By Maya Glantz Published
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"I Let Go of Preconceived Notions, and Asked Myself: 'How Do I Want It to Feel?'" This Designer's Cretan Holiday Home Is a Feel-Good Escape
There’s a simple ease to this luxurious Greek home that makes keeping cool a breeze
By Karine Monié Published
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21 Expensive-Looking Chrome Home Accessories That Will Instantly Make Your Home Feel More 2025
Adding a little bit of cool chrome is still the hottest design trick in the book
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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12 BBQ Shelters That Make Your Outdoor Cooking Forecast-Proof — Even If You've Only Got a Small Garden
If you don't have space for a fully covered outdoor kitchen, you can still ensure your al fresco grilling exploits don't get rained off with these compact shelters
By Faiza Saqib Published
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Wait, This Expensive-Looking Pergola From IKEA Costs Way Less Than I Thought It Would — And It's Not in Basic 'Garden Gray'
A shady, stylish shelter transforms a garden into a room, but high prices can put you off. Not in this case, though
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Step Inside Peckham's New Vietnamese, Lai Rai, Where Unexpectedly Colorful Interiors Are as Fresh and Vibrant as the Cuisine
Street foodie Asian treats, a globe-trotting drinks list, and surreal decor collide to addictive effect at this recently opened eatery
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Gap Just Collaborated With This Celeb-Loved Luggage Brand on Suitcases in This Year's Hottest Color — "As Timeless as Neutrals and Bold as Aluminum"
The Shay Mitchell-designed Gap x BÉIS capsule reinterprets the brand's iconic denim clothing in globetrotting form
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Where to Buy an Outdoor Heater That Actually Looks Good, While Making Entertaining Outside in the Evenings Way More Comfortable
Make sure your garden parties are thoroughly chill-proof by investing in a good outdoor heater; these are a few great places to snap them up
By Maya Glantz Published
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Forget Citronella Candles, I Found These Supersized Garden Incense Sticks to Perfume Al Fresco and Keep Outdoor Pests at Bay
These limited-edition supersized incense sticks will refresh your garden air and keep insects away — plus, they're plant-friendly
By Amiya Baratan Published
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At Edinburgh's Fringe Festival, IKEA's Magical Patterns Exhibition Is a Feast for the Eyes — Broccoli Patterns, Banana Prints and All
With 180 textiles on display, this pop-up pavilion at Dovecot Studios is a look back at the Scandi brand's love for whimsical vibrance
By Amiya Baratan Published
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This Classic Couch "Should Have Never Happened", but Became a Pop Art Icon Regardless — This Is the Legacy of the 'Marshmallow Sofa'
A salesman's pitch for plastic disk furniture might not have panned out, but it inspired a mid-century classic in the process
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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Good Outdoor Lighting Was the Best Investment I Made in My Garden — Here's Where to Shop for the Most Stylish Designs This Year
Looking to buy garden lighting this year? I know the best places to buy it to stop cheap-looking designs ruining your outdoor space's aesthetic
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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It May be a Modern 4000-Square-Foot High-Rise Apartment in the Middle of Manhattan, but It Feels Like a Family Home
In an excerpt from their new book, the designers behind Hendricks Churchill take us inside a modern high-rise home filled with comfort and character
By Heide Hendricks and Rafe Churchill Published
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A Good Throw Pillow Can Change Everything — Here Are 15 Expensive-Looking Ones That Are an Instant Style Upgrade
You want it to contrast but still complement, look plump but not too perfect. Throw pillows can be an exact science, and I've found the answer(s)
By Emma Breislin Published