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A Hudson's Bay Blanket Might Have Been The Starting Point For This Lakeside Home — But There's Not a Cabin-Core Cliche in SightDesigned to emulate the vibe of a cabin, this home near Lake Michigan harnesses the adventurous spirit of life outdoors
By Pip Rich Published
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7 Unexpectedly Design-y Things to See Around the 'Pearl of West Africa' — Picked by a Local Creative Duo Inspired by Its Architecture, Art, and CraftToluwalase Rufai and Sandia Nassila, co-founders of Salù Iwadi Studio, capture the inspiration oozing from the streets of Dakar, Senegal
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Coral Walls and an Electric Blue Chandelier? This Once-Plain London Townhouse Takes Bold Swings With Color Schemes You'd Never ExpectFrom luminescent pink hallways to a subterranean vinyl den, every room in this London townhouse reflects the adventurous spirit of its well-travelled owners
By Juliet Benning Published
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Okay, What Is a 'Blate'? Here's Why You Absolutely Need One of These Homeware Hybrids In Your Kitchen CupboardPart bowl, part plate — it's a signal of where dining habits are headed, and it honestly just makes life a lot easier
By Emma Breislin Published
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How We Test Coffee Machines at Livingetc to Make Sure You Find the Appliance That's Right for YouFrom fabulous aesthetics to machines with top-of-the-line technology, no detail is overlooked while reviewing the best espresso makers on the market
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Obsessing Over Alexander Skarsgård's 'Wicker' Man? Get to Know 5 Design Studios Already Weaving Basketry Magic Into the EverydayAs we wait for Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson's romantic fantasy comedy film to be released, meet the creatives sculpting whole worlds out of natural fibers
By Gilda Bruno Published
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This Is How You Do Rattan Garden Furniture — West Elm's Modern Take on the Classic Is So 2026-ApprovedRattan furniture is still a worthy addition to your garden, but these are the styles to choose if you want a more chic, sophisticated look
By Lilith Hudson Published
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Asked to "Go Wild", This Australian Designer Built an Emotive Home Around 15 Complementary Colors — Each One a Nod to the Family's PersonalitiesEnergy, saturation, and cheekiness are the hallmarks of Ruby Shields' aptly named Joy Haus, a new striking coastal build where hues serve as architecture
By Lucy Lindfield Published
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No Wall Space for a Full-Length Mirror? IKEA's Launched This Pull-Out One That Slots Into Your ClosetIKEA's PAX system is famous for its customizability — and this could be the best add-on yet
By Olivia Emily Published
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The Interiors of This New London Grocery Store Will Make You Want to Give This Once-Dated Kitchen Layout Another GoSee how the "grounded, honest, and stripped of excess" aesthetic of Jared Wybrow and Raissa van Dijk's London Épicerie makes open shelving newly chic
By Gilda Bruno Published
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It's a Family Affair — This Interior Designer Transformed Her Period Home In London With the Help of Her Architect Brother and Garden Designer HusbandBehind a classic Victorian facade, a family of creatives has reshaped this London home to deliver surprise after surprise
By Anna Bisazza Published
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John Lewis' Rug Collection is the Perfect Example of How to Do 'Modern Geometrics' RightThese prints are characterful, but still feel cozy and livable — which is exactly what you want from a bold rug underfoot
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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IKEA's New Bamboo Lighting Collection Brings a Soft, Atmospheric Feel — And Plays as Much With Shadow as It Does With LightThese fixtures create layered lighting with just one bulb
By Olivia Emily Published
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Inspired by "the Holidays We Never Want to End", This Joyous Pop-Up Makes a Case for Mismatched TablewareThought you weren't into colorful, stripy dining accessories? Think again
By Gilda Bruno Published
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This 'Double-Stacked' Trundle Sofa Pulls Out So Quickly and Turns Into a Generous King-Size BedIt transforms any living room into a hardworking space for small homes that love to host
By Amiya Baratan Published
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No Steam Wand, No Problem — This Vibe-y Stovetop Milk Steamer Is the Coolest Addition to Your Coffee NookOut of all the milk frothers on the market, this might be the one that actually gets that silky smooth milk, perfect for lattes
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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This Couple Took All Their Design Cues From Their Favorite Mykonos Beach Club — And Brought the Look HomeThe owners of this Ibizan finca tracked down the designers of their favorite beach club to create a luxe holiday home
By Fleur Britten Published
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The Best Thing About This 5-Star-Rated Storage Sofa Isn't What You Can See, but What It Cleverly HidesThis new three-seater sofa is quickly becoming a customer favorite, and it's easy to see why
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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This Scenic Villa's Owners Rented It First, Then Turned It Into Their Dream House — "It Feels Like It Was Always Meant to Be Laid Out This Way"Smac Studio's transformation of an Art Deco house in Woollahra proves that the most memorable interiors are those designed to be lived in, not simply admired
By Simone Lorusso Published
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Pierce & Ward's Second West Elm Collab Is Here, and It'll Make Your Home Feel So Effortlessly 'Thrifted'Known for their use of vintage, Piece & Ward have channeled storied silhouettes and touches of Tramp and Folk Art in the latest collection
By Emma Breislin Published
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The Cozy 'Deep Seating' Pits of This New, Design-y London Hotel Might Be the Easiest Way to Make Your Room Feel Like a HolidayIt's no coincidence we've been spotting these generously sized banquettes everywhere
By Gilda Bruno Published
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This 'Quiet', Hidden Portable Lamp Is the Lowkey Way to Bring Ambience to Living Rooms and PatiosYour garden lighting doesn't always need to be the star of the show; this subtle design is perfect for providing a discreet, understated glow
By Maya Glantz Published
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This 'Low-Lift' Renovation Transformed a New Jersey Home From Builder-Grade to Warm and Lived-inThis home might have only needed surface-level fixes, but the transformation from basic to luxurious and layered completely changes how the space feels
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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I Went to the Launch of Tan France's Brand New Furniture Collab With Castlery in New York — It's a Timely Reminder That Our Homes Should Tell Our StoryThe 18-piece collection of furniture and furnishings draws on the stylist's distinctly global perspective
By Emma Breislin Published
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"Our Goal Was to Create a Home That Expressed the Sophistication and Femininity the Owners Wished to Embrace," Says the Designer Behind This São Paulo HomeMemola Estúdio pairs Brazilian modernism, inherited treasures, and fresh interventions in a São Paulo residence made to age gracefully with its family
By Aditi Sharma Published
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Kelly Wearstler's New H&M Collection Is Like Zendaya's 'Method Dressing', but for Serial Interior ObsessivesThe drop will consist of 29 never-before-seen interior design pieces and a similarly inspired ready-to-wear fashion capsule for complementary looks
By Gilda Bruno Published
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This Super Minimalist Pour-Over Coffee Maker Might Actually Be the Most Stylish One You Can BuyIt looks sleek on the counter, blends high-tech with the coffee-making basics, and it's pretty affordable comparatively — what's not to love?
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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I Watched an Iconic Chair Being Made, and It Changed How I Think About Good FurnitureA visit to Ligne Roset’s archive, factory and family home gave me a much deeper appreciation of the craft and quiet precision behind the Togo’s enduring appeal
By Miaad Latoof Published
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M&S Just Launched a 'Denser' Linen Bedding — Here's What That Means for How It Looks and SleepsIt will give your bed that crisp hotel look and a luxuriously soft layer to tuck into
By Amiya Baratan Published
