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As we turn our attention towards our gardens, terraces and balconies, we shouldn’t forget to treat these spaces like we would those inside the home. That means considering elements like colour, scale, functionality and texture. We can help with the l

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If you thought the advent of the minimaluxe aesthetic meant throwing out all notion of colour, think again. There’s no overstating the power of a bold rug – its ability to finish off a scheme with a bang, tying disparate furniture pieces together or

To design a space that’s enjoyable to be in – that makes us feel better, fitter and happier – I look to theories that explain the positive effects of nature on wellbeing, like biophilic design and ART [Attention Restoration Theory]. We feel most opti

I’ve always been fascinated by scent: it transports me to another place and helps me feel relaxed. The scent you should choose depends on how you want to feel. If I’m working from home and want to be energised, I’ll choose an uplifting, citrus-based

Iconic designer Vincent Van Duysen founded his architectural studio in Belgium in 1989, coining a look that has taken on a universal appeal that we are now calling minimaluxe. He recently made headlines by working on Kim Kardashian’s incredible home.

Modern furniture design has undergone its own body-positivity revolution. There’s no doubt that plump, fuller pieces have supplanted boxy, straight-lined ones to become the new cool when it comes to sofas, accent chairs and more. You only have to loo

Interiors relate to the body and mind in a very immediate way due to their scale and functionality. In my mind, materiality and tactility have the ability to ground, to bring the user to the ‘here and now’ through the immediate experience of space an

Sinuous lines and fluid forms are in the spotlight – and this organic trend is going nowhere. Eschew hard edges for soft, shapely pieces; choose seating that envelops you in its curves, lampshades with undulating scalloped edges and highlight archite

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For more than 60 years, Rimadesio’s characteristically polished designs have brought new meaning to the word modular. The brand’s collection, ranging from living room systems to sliding doors, walk-in closets and, most recently, the elegant Aliante g

Stepping through the front door of this neoclassical-style Parisian townhouse, you would never guess that in its basement is a fully functioning, professional-standard spa zone. Located in a peaceful – and covetable – area in the west of the French c

intentionally shunning every beach house cliché in the book, this home on Australia’s Mornington Peninsula near Melbourne features swooping curves and angles clad in dark wood and a warm palette punctuated with visual pauses and graphic accents. ‘Our

it took six months of full-on house-hunting before Amélie and Adrien came across the unusual apartment that was to become their family home. It was its atypical style that convinced them it was the one for them: ‘We felt the existing volumes gave us

for architect Alireza Razavi, materials are key. In creating the sinuous, sensual curves of his interiors, he selects finishes that appeal to both the eye and the touch, crafting cosseting spaces you want to spend time in, curled up with a good book,

There’s a cheerful bustle about Copenhagen, especially here in Østerbro, with its cafes and independent shops, but step off the street and into this tall period townhouse and there’s a noticeable change of pace. The atmosphere inside is one of calm a

chic but never ostentatious – that is designer Vanessa Faivre’s verdict on her design for this family home in Paris’ Pigalle district. With its tall rounded windows, elegant archways and sweeping curved staircase, it’s easy to see why. Throughout, it

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We’re really quite enamoured with this living space by Australian architectural and interior design studio Hindley & Co, which combines two key ideas we’re focusing in on this issue: the rise of purple tones (check out that delicate lavender ceiling)

Three of the four dominant colours within this bathroom scheme stem from primary colours. Blue, red, yellow (and green): these shades are complementary as well as contrasting. Each category of colours defines its own space and each colour area incorp

REPETITION IN INTERIOR DESIGN IS LIKE A STEADY HEARTBEAT FOR YOUR HOME – IT CREATES VISUAL RHYTHM AND CONSISTENCY, HELPING YOU BUILD A COHESIVE DESIGN THAT’S HARD TO FORGET Elements worth repeating throughout interior design range from shapes, textur

This month we’re spotlighting our favourite outdoor buys on page 124, but first we wanted to take a moment of pause indoors with the Heal’s SS23 collection. Summer at Heal’s is all about conjuring harmony in your home with a mood board of mixed mater

We’re always trying to find more affordable bedsides that have attention to detail and quality of materials, so for that reason we work quite a lot with makers on bespoke pieces. We regularly work with Martelo and Mo: they’re one of our most trusted

It’s always exciting to hear of a new launch from Cosentino and the Dekton Pietra Kode surfaces collection doesn’t disappoint. It’s a reinterpretation of three Italian stones: Vicenza, Travertine and Ceppo di Gré. ‘I spent a lot of time decoding each

There’s no denying that freestanding or designer built-in tubs have a knack for stealing the spotlight in bathroom design. But as homeowners continue to seek a daily spa-like experience at home, the shower is coming to the fore – often bolder and big

If the haute showers we’re showcasing on page 134 are anything to go by, bathrooms are having their moment in the spotlight right now. And the latest project from bathroom designer Ripples is proof that your space needn’t be huge to make a statement:

If tiles aren’t luxe enough for your bathroom, consider using marble and other natural stones to clad a built-in bath to elevate the look. ‘We are seeing more of an interest in marble for bathtubs. The natural surface movement and veining in the marb

It will come as no surprise that the indoor version of Calypso – the spirited, art deco-style light by Contardi – is a bestseller, and we predict the new outdoor version will meet the same fate. With a facade made up of geometric black-and-white patt

The idea of a home cinema experience – one where you can hear every quiet whisper or subtle sound effect as if they’re happening around you – is an appealing one. As far as a cinema-like set-up goes, it’s an essential, allowing you to hear the film j

It’s easy to sign off a kitchen design on good looks alone, but if you do that it won’t be until you come to actually cook or clean up in your new room that you might discover it isn’t the most practical of spaces. Of course, with a good kitchen desi

The island’s quieter side. Tucked into every cove is a near-deserted beach, a single shack serving lunches of freshly caught fish and a sense that, if you do Ibiza right, you can leave so much more refreshed than when you arrived. The island’s archit

The joy of the design world is that just when we’re on a comedown from Milan, another date enters the diary – and we’re on the hunt for inspiration once more. This month sees the return of Clerkenwell Design Week (23-25 May). There is a scaled-up pro

A secluded sanctuary with a very Puglian take on slow living. London interior designer Olga Ashby is the mastermind behind this boutique hotel’s design – the very epitome of warm minimalism. Each of the lodgings – pool and garden suites and the tradi

It’s all too easy for a white palette to feel stark and characterless – but not for this project in Huangmuchang Village, on the outskirts of Beijing, created by architects Atelier d’More. Instead, the facade is softened by the gentle curves of the w