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Exclusive: Can Interiors Elevate Hotels From a Temporary Base to a Lasting Sensation? This Eden-Like, Characterful Stay in London's Mayfair Makes a Convincing CaseRelaunched this year following a two-year renovation, Montcalm Mayfair "captures the mark of the garden as well as that of the hand," designer Louise East tells us of how, at the stay, British craftsmanship and lushness converge
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Hidden Trails — Tanner Morgan's Insider Guide to Exploring Scottsdale"It's a place of both personal renewal and creative inspiration," the Morgan Madison Design co-founder tells us of his second home
By Gilda Bruno Published
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These Decor Cues We Spotted Hiding in Frieze Week's Coolest Projects Might Just Be Your Shortcut to a Home That Feels Like ArtLifestyle editor Gilda Bruno reports back from the trenches of Frieze London, PAD, and a handful of collateral events to capture the creative moments worth stealing
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Discarded Plastic Is Harming the Planet — This Designer Is Taking the Matter Into His Own HandsWe sat down with London-based maker James Shaw as he unveils a new playful home collection for London's coolest concept store, KOIBIRD
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Frieze London Is Coming, but Forget the Art for Just a Moment — This Is Where Top Gallerists Will Be Eating, Drinking, and Unwinding Next WeekAs the Frieze fairs return, alongside PAD London, to the British capital, we have asked our favorite art insiders to spill the beans on the addresses not to miss
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Roger Vivier's Just-Unveiled Mansion Is the 'Transitional Style' Masterpiece You Need to See — It Shows How Heritage, Mid-Century, and Contemporary Decor Can CoexistDeveloped in collaboration with model, designer, and perfumer Inès de La Fressange and creative director Gherardo Felloni, Maison Vivier, the brand's new HQ and archive, delivers a time-traveling immersion in Parisian savoir-faire
By Gilda Bruno Published
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The 5 Cast-Iron Pans Worth Buying, According to a Chef — Ottolenghi-Trained Rising Star Ramael Scully on the Picks That'll "Last You Long" and Make Your Food Taste Better"They are often associated with being American, but really, it has been used in China and other Asian countries for centuries," chef Ramael Scully says of the trusted cooking staple that speaks most to his Eastern roots
By Gilda Bruno Published
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I Tried London's New Michelin-Level Burger Experience — With 'Glou-Glou' Wine Pairings and Vibey Interiors, It Proves Why Even Comfort Food Deserves the Design TreatmentThe Soho location of award-winning chef Jordan Bailey's gourmet burger concept, Heard, has just raised the bar for your cheeky meals through daring flavor combinations and sculptural decor by local studio Superfutures
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Brit Style Takes Manhattan: Livingetc x Little Greene in New YorkOur latest Design, Directed event showed the power of community, in a wonderful celebration of color and creativity
By Sarah Spiteri Published
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Bold Color and Pattern Are More Than Stylistic Choices in Yinka Ilori's Biggest Mural to Date — They're "Your Open Call" to Discover This Vibrant 'New City' Just Out of LondonThe latest in a series of large-scale installations by British-Nigerian designer Yinka Ilori, "Walk With Your Dreams" reframes Milton Keynes' Station Square into a site for community, cultural exchange, and inspiration
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Can't Leave Without — L.F. Markey's Louise Markey on the 5 Wardrobe Must-Haves That Will Make You Feel Summery Year-RoundThe designer behind London's coolest luxury workwear talks holiday non-negotiables for a playfully stylish getaway as the weather warms up in her hometown of Sydney
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You'll Have to Trust Me — Oxford's Hottest New Boutique Hotel Can Only Be Found by Descending Into These Old Victorian Public Toilets"The Netty had this irresistible mix of eccentricity and heritage that immediately drew me in," interior designer Rachael Gowdridge says of the two-suite boutique stay she completed on a very unusual site
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I Never Thought I'd Call a Burger Joint "Aesthetic", But These 3 New Trendy Restaurants in London Just Proved Me WrongThe quest for the best burgers in London is a high-low affair, thanks to design-driven destinations pairing comfort food with dramatically lit, futuristic interiors
By Gilda Bruno Published
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I Want to Buy Queer Art for My Home, Even If I Don't Exactly Know WhyThere's a sudden yearning to fill my walls with art from queer artists that wasn't there before. Understanding its source might just help me find the right pieces for my collection
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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Los Angeles Design Weekend Starts Today — We've Asked Its Founders to Share a Sneak Peek Into What You Shouldn't MissA "global, collaborative, and accessible" city-wide celebration of creativity, as Holland Denvir and Meghan McNeer describe it, Los Angeles Design Weekend is brought to you by local makers and designers
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Fortnum & Mason's Award-Winning Pastry Master on the Underrated Baking Utensil He Couldn't Live WithoutIdeal "for flattening out mousses, smoothing cheesecakes, and getting an even rise on bakes in the oven," this single kitchen essential is "the Crown Jewels in my knife roll," Roger Pizey reveals
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London Restaurant sketch Just Unveiled Its Most Colorful, Creative Installation Yet — It's Feel Good Energy, DistilledThe debut UK exhibition of Mexico City's collectible design and art gallery AGO projects, "¡hola, London!" lets the creaturesque homeware of Daniel Valero's studio, Mestiz, come to life at sketch, the iconic Mayfair eatery
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Hidden Trails — Hotel Design Pioneer Alexandra Champalimaud's Insider Guide to Exploring Litchfield"There is gentle beauty to how people live and work here, one that's a consistent source of joy and inspiration," the founder and president of the acclaimed NYC studio says of her Connecticut home
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5 Alternatives to Iconic Capitals That Are Molding the Future of Design — Meet the Talents and Places That Make Them Must-SeesWe've asked local creatives to help us navigate the best things to see and do in the cultural capitals of the future, from Lagos to Kobe
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Practical, Timeless, Elevated — How the 'Train Case' Came to Embody the Daring New Age of Rail Travel2025 is witnessing the grand revival of train journeys: the retro-futuristic design of this sleek accessory alone captures their craftsmanship-led rebirth
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London Design Festival Is Coming — Here's a Preview of This Year's Coolest Showcases to Help You Navigate It Like a Design InsiderAs London Design Festival returns to the capital September 13-21, we've curated some of the top highlights to look out for around town
By Roddy Clarke Published
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TOAST Just Took Over a London Townhouse to Celebrate Its New Line — We Were Among the First to Catch Its Magical Ode to DesignNamed after the cult clothing and home brand's A/W 2025 collection, "The Curious Mind", the three-day immersive event reunites its creative community for a public program rooted in "the joy of learning and making"
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Chef José Pizarro, the "Godfather of Spanish Cuisine", on the Kitchen Utensil That Ignites His Cooking — "It Brings Soul to the Food""It's such a simple tool, but it carries so much history and craftsmanship," the star restaurateur and author says of the item that never misses in his kit
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12 Multisensory Design and Art Exhibitions in London to Stay Inspired This Autumn — Picked by Our Culture EditorGoodbye summer, welcome September! Brave the new season with our thought-provoking edit of great exhibitions in London right now
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I Usually Wouldn't Stay in This Area of Paris, But This Hotel's Hip Decor Changed My Mind — Where Garden Lushness Meets Soho House StyleLaunched in March, Le Jardin de Verre by Locke stands as a vibrant oasis of peace on a spirited, well-connected street in the 5th arrondissement
By Jason Orme Published
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How Matcha Is Rewriting the Rules of Cafe Design — And Why the Future of Coffee Culture Lies in Spaces That Make Us Feel "Present"Obsessed with the now-iconic green drink and the distinctive look of the shops serving it? Turns out our everyday routine may well have a role in the rise of the trend's aesthetic
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Dress Up! This Secret Queer Clubhouse in London Is Here to Transport You to a Sensual, Stuck-in-Time World"We wanted it to feel elevated and glamorous, but with the edginess that Dalston brings," Irish designer Domhnall Nolan says of Roses of Elagabalus, a new decadent hangout that winks at the most iconic bars from the past
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Can't Leave Without — Designer Sophie Ashby's Go-to Travel Essentials for an Improvised Mallorcan EscapeWe asked the founder of award-winning interior design practice Studio Ashby to share some style wisdom for a last-minute summer getaway
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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 ItAt 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
