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5 Lessons in Minimalist Country Interiors From Somerset’s Coolest Farm-to-Table Restaurant — A 16th-Century Inn Reborn as a Bathed-in-Sunshine, Characterful Hideout
At chef Merlin Labron-Johnson's Michelin-starred eatery with rooms, Osip, a new farmhouse (life)style is on the rise, one where tactile notes, nature-inspired flavors, and contemporary craft intertwine
By Gilda Bruno Published
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H&M Just Quietly Dropped the Most Gorgeous Glassware Collection That I Almost Considered Gatekeeping — You Owe Me for This One
And just in time for the festive season, no less
By Emma Breislin Published
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These 'Wax Dots' Finally Solved My Wonky Dinner Candle Issue — They Work Better Than Every Other Solution I've Tried
No more stress over the fire hazards of toppling tapers with this clever hosting trick
By Amiya Baratan Published
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This Tiny Parisian Apartment Uses Every Trick in the Book to Make Small Space Living Work — While Providing a Masterclass in Characterful Minimalism
To many, a 24-square-meter home may sound like a challenge, but to this designer, it was an invitation to explore her creativity
By Maya Glantz Published
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Before and After — You'd Never Guess This Timeless Kitchen Makeover Was Done Using IKEA Cabinets
Aimee Richardson, also known as The House of Waffle on Instagram, shares her kitchen before and after, and how IKEA changed her perspective on kitchen design
By Faiza Saqib Published
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"It Embodies the Very Essence of Home" — Designer Róisín Lafferty Shares Why 'Irish Green' Is Set to Be the Material of the Year
A frozen landscape of her home country, this enchanting green marble is a point of pride in western Ireland, and we can see why
By Maya Glantz Published
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Wait, There's Such a Thing as a 'Plant Artist' for Your Home? The Plant Daddies Are Taking Over LA, Crafting Living Art for Designers and Celebrities Alike
Dane Jordan, co-founder of the team bringing beautifully styled plants and trees to Los Angeles' best-designed homes, explains what it means to be a 'plant artist' and how they became interior designers' go-to
By Debbie Black Published
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The Zeitgeist Edit — The Design Culture Moments That Make Great Talking Points in December, According to the Editor
Here's what our editorial team is talking about this month, from designer panettones to the most aesthetic grocery store you've ever seen in your life
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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IKEA's Surreal New Collection Looks Like It's Designed for Kids — So Why Am I Eyeing a Furry Chair and Cactus Coat Rack for Myself?
Every home needs something a little weird — and IKEA just announced a playful new range that's wonderfully wacky
By Emma Breislin Published
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In Defence of Pantone's Color of the Year — When Did It Become Cool to Hate Painting Walls White?
Perhaps the most shocking reveal of a Color of the Year yet, I'm certain Cloud Dancer is going to draw some undeserved criticism from the mob, yet it's all I want to paint my home
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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Forget Wicker Tree Skirts — This Iconic Design Brand Just Reinvented the Christmas Tree Base, and Now I Can't Think of Any Other Way to Style One
We swung by the USM x Buchanan Studio "KISS-MAS" takeover at the brand's new London flagship, and trust us, after seeing this collection, you'll never look at your Christmas tree stand the same way again
By Gilda Bruno Published
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How to Dine Like an A-Lister at Carbone London — The Hard-to-Book UK Debut of NYC’s Most Exclusive “Red-Sauce” Italian, Beloved by Rihanna and the Kardashians
Lifestyle editor Gilda Bruno's first-hand account of the hottest reservation in town will save you from looking out of place at the celebrity-approved hit
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Design Diary: Icons Reissued, Bedroom Tubs, and Mexican Design Comes to New York — Field Notes From Our NYC Editor for December
Contributing editor Keith Flanagan walks us through his month in New York and the latest news from the design world that has him excited right now
By Keith Flanagan Published
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The Designer of This Victorian Home Wanted Its Entertaining Space to Feel Like a 'Private Dining Room' in a Restaurant — Here's How It Turned Out
From the color palette to the mix of textures, this space brings retro design to the modern age
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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You Wouldn't Be Able to Tell, but This Floating Bedside Table Has Hidden Storage Inside — And It's Incredibly Chic
Don't let your tiny bedroom get in the way of your bedside storage. This nightstand is the perfect fit for smaller rooms, and here's why
By Maya Glantz Published
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Okay, I Just Found 5 Alternatives to IKEA's Best-Selling LYCKSELE LÖVÅS Sofa Bed That Score Way More on Style
Just because it's not your main guest bed doesn't mean your sleeper sofa should lack in form
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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My Mum Insists on This One Bathroom Cleaning Ritual Every Day to Keep Shower Screens Looking as Pretty as Possible
Say goodbye to your foggy, streaky shower doors. Investing in a stylish squeegee will make this task a daily joy
By Maya Glantz Published
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The 24 Kitchen Tools Chefs Trust Most — All Stylish, All High-Performing, and All Recommended to Me by Actual Chefs I've Interviewed
This is the kind of cookware even the pickiest culinary geniuses swear by
By Gilda Bruno Published
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This Barely-Noticeable Under-Cabinet Chopping Board Storage Saved So Much Counterspace in My Kitchen (and It's Currently on Sale)
Free up your work surfaces with this sleek space-saving hack
By Seraphina Kyprios Published
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Forget Ugly White Sealant in Your Bathroom, I Just Discovered This 'Grout Effect' Alternative That Gives You a Much More Elevated Finish
If cracked grout lines and shiny silicone aren't quite cutting it for you, I've found the perfect alternative, thanks to these interior influencers
By Maya Glantz Published
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ICYMI, There Was Lots of Lovely Homeware Releases in November — Here Are the Top 10 I Really Don't Want You to Miss Out on
From designer collaborations to luxury glassware drops, these are the must-haves and musings that this month had to offer
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Forget Awkwardly-Folded Stacks in Your Wardrobe, You Can Add This Pull-Out Rack to an Existing Closet to Store Trousers So They’re Way Easier to See
Why messily thumb through a stack of pants when you can simply slide this hanger-lined contraption out with just a tug?
By Amiya Baratan Published
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What to Gift, According to Their Zodiac Sign — A Cheat’s Guide to Finding the Perfect Present If They Love Astrology
Curated by Design Lab's stylists, this collection unlocks the zodiac's style DNA, making thoughtful, personal gifting into pure magic
By Iokasti Sotirakopoulou Published
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This Tiny Drying Rack Is a Lifesaver for Wine Glass Overflow When Entertaining, but Also Stores Away Flat in a Drawer When You’re Done With It
Keep your glasses clean, safe, and neatly stored, whether in use or not, with these smart, space-saving wine glass drying racks designed for everyday convenience
By Aditi Sharma Published
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I Bought an In-Sink Colander Last Christmas, and It Was a Game Changer — And This Idea Can Be Surprisingly Aesthetic, Too
Not only does it make prepping for big meals so much easier, but it actually looks chic while doing it. It's a win-win in my books, and here's why you should buy it too
By Maya Glantz Published
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Where to Shop for Design-Forward Projectors — These Brands Look Beautiful, Don't Cost a Fortune, and Are Finally Good Enough to Replace Your TV
These portable, lifestyle projectors are stylish and won't disrupt your interiors in the same way a TV screen does, if you know how to use them
By Luke Edwards Published
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I’m Calling It, Every Serious Cook Should Have a ‘Masala Dabba’ — It’s the Stylish, Easy Way to Organize Your Spices (And a Perfect Gift, Too)
Picture all your seasoning at arms reach in one neat display case
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Hidden Trails — Jen Roberts' Insider Guide to Exploring Miami
The Design Miami CEO tells us where to go in the Sunshine State's most electrifying destination during the Art Basel week and beyond
By Gilda Bruno Published
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The Payday Edit — 24 Seriously Stylish Things for Your Home (That Also Happen to Be on Sale)
This month, payday just so happens to have coincided with Black Friday, which means there's never been a better reason to shop
By Emma Breislin Published
