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Wait, Has IKEA's Waterproof 'Outdoor Cabinet' Just Made the Garden Shed Redundant? Here's Why It Has Us Rethinking Garden Storage ForeverThe sleek steel design disguises all your outdoor clutter while blending into even the most stylish garden schemes
By Eve Williams Published
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This 'Wooden Wall Planter' Adds a Garden Privacy Screen, Space for Potted Plants, and Way More Practicality to Your Outdoor Space, No Matter Its SizeCreate a sheltered space for vertical gardening with this versatile slatted screen
By Georgia Lockstone Published
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This Bachelor Pad's 14th-Century Beams and Literary Salon Heritage Laid the Groundwork for Its Modern, Moody RestorationPast an archetypal Marais façade, a fusion of steel, polished brass, and tactile accents revives the daring spirit of a storied apartment
By Rory Robertson Published
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This New Boutique Jewelry Store in London Is More Like Shopping in Your Friend's Incredibly Chic Home — These Are the Ideas to Steal From ItThe interiors of the new Sophie Breitmeyer flagship at 36 Elizabeth Street hold the clues to a house where every instant feels covetable
By Gilda Bruno Published
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This Very Comfortable-Looking Outdoor Armchair Is Hiding Another Very Cool Feature: It SwivelsSlide effortlessly between conversations, sunlight, and scenery without disrupting the clean silhouette of your seating
By Olivia Emily Published
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Chloé’s 1970s Tomato Chair Revival Proves Playfulness Is Back in DesignOriginally designed in 1970 as a challenge to modernist seriousness, the Tomato chair returns at a moment when interiors are once again craving fun
By Eve Williams Published
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This Warm and Inviting Utah Mountain Retreat Didn’t Use Its Surroundings to Inform the Design — It Was Deeply Personal Artwork That Gives It SoulContemporary architecture is paired with natural finishes and cherished family relics for a welcoming home that is rich with character
By Debbie Black Published
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This Kitchen's Sage Green 'Island Sofa' Is the Idea That Finally Makes In-Kitchen Dining as Comfortable as It Should BeForget balancing on a stool, design studio Framework’s bench design for this home's island makes a dine-in kitchen feel cozy
By Eve Williams Published
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These 'Half Umbrellas' Are the Genius Way to Bring Shade to a Tiny Balcony — In Fact, They're Specifically Designed for This SpaceEven the tiniest of outdoor areas deserve some proper sun protection — and this ' half umbrella' is the summer solution every balcony and patio needs
By Maya Glantz Published
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This Interior Designer Designed Her Own Loft Conversion Bedroom With a Clever Open-Concept Bathroom and a Coffee Station Hidden in the WallsWith concealed joinery, warm Art Deco detailing, and a design that doesn't mean going all the way downstairs for a morning coffee, this Brockley loft proves true luxury is all in thoughtful design
By Eve Williams Published
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What to Buy From Pottery Barn's Outdoor Furniture Range in 2026 — The Best of the Best If You Want an On-Trend Backyard This YearAs a former style editor, I have years of experience finding standout pieces among all the noise, so I've done the hard work for you
By Brigid Kennedy Published
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The 'Deep-Padded' Cushions on This Garden Sofa Are No Joke — Elevated Outdoor Living Has Never Looked So ComfortableOn-trend stripes and a terracotta color scheme? This small but cozy outdoor seat might be the find of the season
By Olivia Emily Published
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Into 'The Grand Budapest Hotel'? This Limited-Edition Travel Experience Brings the Magic of Wes Anderson's Cinematography Into Your Holiday — Original Props IncludedWith the launch of The Director's Route, W Hotels leads a new era of set-jetting hospitality, turning fiction into reality
By Eve Williams Published
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Ruggable Just Launched This 'Jute-Inspired' Rug That's So Durable You Can Use It for Your Garden and Your Living RoomI tested it in my own garden to see if it really delivers on comfort and elevated style, as promised
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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This Is What Miranda Priestly's Office Smells Like — These Exact Fragrance Brands Have the Fashion Crowd's Seal of ApprovalThese fragrances are so chic, I'm not surprised this iconically haute character approves
By Amiya Baratan Published
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In a Design Scene That Often Feels 'Cookie-Cutter', London Craft Week Shows That Handmade Furniture Still Makes a Difference — In and Outside the HomeAs mass-produced dupes hinder the legacy of beloved design icons, the artisan community holds the secret to long-term authenticity, say its makers
By Gilda Bruno Published
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This Very-Clever Magnetic Soap Holder Will Help Solve Your Bathroom Countertop and Shower Clutter, and Sits on Tiles With No Drilling NeededWhether you've switched to bar soap by your sink or in your shower room, this storage idea is a clever spruce
By Amiya Baratan Published
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This Brass Outdoor Pendant Light Is So Pretty, I'd Style It Indoors — Plus, It's Portable and RechargeableBring decorative lighting to your outdoor space without needing to call the electrician
By Eve Williams Published
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IKEA Just Quietly Launched Two Table Lamps by a Renowned British Designer — They're Design-y, Dimmable, and Very, Very Good for Your BudgetTypically, a piece from the iconic British designer could set you back thousands — these start at just £25
By Eve Williams Published
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This 'Tiny Home'-Obsessed Couple Turned a Bright Blue Shipping Container Into a Garden Studio for Just £8,000 — And It Looks So Luxe InsideOnce a simple storage unit, this 20-foot container is now a multi-functional creative cabin blending rustic countryside charm with Mediterranean-inspired outdoor living
By Eve Williams Published
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6 Design Moments to Know About in May, If You Want Something Cool to Talk About at Your Next Dinner PartyRight now, these are the moments on our editor's radar that he wants you to know about
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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The Genius 'Almond'-Shaped Kitchen Island of This London Residence Captures the Essence of a Home Built Around Togetherness — And the Boldness of West African ArtInspired by the owners' roots and emotional ties, French duo Uncanny Studio turned a Regent's Park apartment into a canvas for heritage, family life, and downtime
By Ifeoluwa Adedeji Published
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Our Place Just Solved the Universal Cooking-for-One Struggle (in Style) With Its New 'Tiny Collection'Plus, they help save space when storing pots and pans in your teeny-tiny kitchen
By Olivia Emily Published
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Forget Layout: "A Meaningful Home Starts With People and Pieces That Carry Presence" — Designer and Gallery Owner Kate Swanson on Curation as the Secret to Intentional Spaces"This vision allows a house to become more like a collection — something that is built over time, not assembled all at once," the Nurture by Nature founder explains
By Gilda Bruno Published
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This Insanely Cool Motion-Controlled Table Lamp Is Inspired by the Japanese Philosophy of IkigaiTip it one way, the light turns on; tip it back the other way, the light turns off — clever, huh?
By Olivia Emily Published
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"We Were Deliberate About Not Going Fully Open-Plan" — This 1930s Apartment Just Outside Paris Balances a Search for Light With a Sense of ProgressionHauvette & Madani's project for a young family is defined by bold gestures, from a turquoise-tiled kitchen to colorful artworks set against custom warm wood and curated vintage pieces
By Kaira van Wijk Published
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Outdoor Bean Bags Might Sound Unstylish, But in 2026, They've Suddenly Become the Best-Looking Seat of SummerNostalgic, comfortable, and casually cool — the outdoor bean bag chair is the only piece your garden needs
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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This Candle Smells Like the Trending 'Green Goddess' Salad — It Might Be the Most Unexpected Savory Home Fragrance Scent for SpringIf you like the smell of a freshly churned pesto, you'll like this blend of crisp notes
By Amiya Baratan Published
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IKEA Just Launched This Solar-Powered Garden Light That’s the Easiest and Most Affordable Way to Recreate the ‘Firefly Lighting’ TrendThis outdoor light is the effortless trick for creating a garden that softly glows at night
By Eve Williams Published