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The Design Trends Issue
Bold statement – I’m actually anti-trend. Always have been. And I’m not going to use this letter to tell you that you must redecorate your home with magnolia 2.0 (page 16) or burgundy (page 26), both of which we’ve identified as key ‘trends’ for the
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GLOBAL BRAND DIRECTOR Sarah Spiteri GLOBAL EDITOR IN CHIEF Pip Rich DEPUTY EDITOR (PRINT) Ellen Finch EDITOR (DIGITAL) Hugh Metcalf GROUP ART DIRECTOR Alison Walter SENIOR ART EDITOR Emily Smith GROUP CHIEF SUB-EDITOR/PRODUCTION EDITOR Jennifer Spaet
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Colours
An already vibrant and vivid burgundy is ramped up to new levels with a high-gloss finish in this project by Dallas studio Chad Dorsey Design – and in this home bar-cum-entertaining space, it elevates more traditional panelling with a large dose of g
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Looking Ahead
as we go into 2024, the role of colour has a deeper purpose than ever before; it’s seen as a tool for life. This heightened recognition of colour’s significance in our lives responds to the challenges of today – while colour cannot solve the world’s
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Red Wine Hues
there’s a depth and intensity to one of the biggest colour trends of 2024 that the design world’s previous darlings, off-white and pale beige, cannot match. Like brown – another shade on the up – red wine tones like burgundy and aubergine are dark, m
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Pale Blue
Pair pale blue with one of these accent colours, ranging from the soft to the bold
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Materials
Encapsulating two of the trending stones of the moment, this living room by Sydney-based design practice Arent&Pyke introduces travertine and terrazzo into a cosy space in a way that feels smooth and comfortable – this is a masterclass in taking hard
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Do You Go Dark or Keep It Light?
Interior designer Dan Lovatt on embracing rich, deep colours – and the joy that darker shades can add to the home There are so many misconceptions about darker colours in the home – one being that in painting a room dark it will make the space feel s
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High-pile Upholstery
Sink in, stretch out or put your feet up with sumptuous seats and stools PHOTOGRAPHS (SOFTLY, SOFTLY) JAMES MCDONALD ■
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Layered Woods
layering various beautiful tones and textures of wood creates a timeless atmosphere, and wood immediately makes the home feel warm, cosy, and lived-in. Acing it is easy. British timbers such as pine, oak, cherry and maple work wonderfully together. L
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Sleek Stone
PHOTOGRAPHS (WARM FRONT) CHRIS MOTTALINI STYLING (WARM FRONT) LISA ROWE ■
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Mass Timber
you may not be surprised by the latest material sweeping through contemporary homes, because it’s strikingly similar to one used in many of our oldest homes: wood. Not just any wood, of course. Over the past several decades, an enhanced breed called
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Houses
Talk about shapely design – all of the furniture pieces in this breakfast nook beg to be appreciated for the orchestra of curves and graphic lines on display. Mirroring the 90-degree bend of the banquette seating and balancing it out with a smooth ar
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Ahead Of The Curve
designer Adele Lonergan refers to the challenge of reinventing a characterless 1980s townhouse, slap bang in the middle of London, to reflect a warm Los Angeles-meets-Ibiza sanctuary as a ‘dream job’. ‘We gelled right away with the owner, who is a mo
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Full Of Surprises
Located in eastern France, this 18th-century townhouse was in desperate need of renovation, but who could ever have imagined it would become the super-colourful, super-contemporary and super-stylish abode seen here? The Lyon-based interior decorator
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Noble Beginnings
palazzo dei Conti Callori, a historic palace in the old centre of Turin, is home to minimalist architect Fabio Fantolino. He shares the space with his wife, Laura, and their two daughters, Bianca and Letizia. And, despite the aristocratic roots of th
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Neutral gear
once owned by the legendary movie producer Darryl F. Zanuck – the founder of film company 20th Century Fox, no less – this classic LA Spanish Colonial-style house has a new owner who is adding to its pedigree. Actress, author, real estate agent and r
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FRONT & CENTRE
what does Honduras have in common with Texas? That was one of the bigger questions for Erin Sander, the interior designer tasked with creating parallels in this palatial Dallas home – just a few thousand miles from its source of inspiration. The clie
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Amazing Space
once an average Victorian semi, this newly refurbished family home couldn’t tick more boxes for the way we want to live now. Light and open, yet with spaces that can be closed off for cosiness or privacy (the living room and home offices), and with a
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Decorating
If there’s been one hero pattern trend emerging in recent months, it might be geometrics. And the best thing about the new designs is the incredible range and versatility: there’s so much more to choose from than just big, bold prints. Small-scale pa
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Colour Decoded
Let’s not dilly-dally. The mural. What a beautiful, artistic, bold statement like this says is ‘we take design seriously’ and ‘we know the power of a single wall’. Dining beneath this magnificence – tucked into a corner in Italian restaurant San Carl
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Sourcebook
Here’s a name for your little black book: Lemon, furniture makers with an eye on utility as well as beauty. Presenting a sophisticated, highly curated edit of foundational pieces and decorative objects, the South African brand’s collection takes insp
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Forces Of Nature
Nature has given the design world endless inspiration, particularly those in the business of pattern and print – so the fact that fabric and wallcoverings design giant Clarke & Clarke’s collaboration with Breegan Jane, the Los Angeles interior design
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On The Tiles
GET THE LOOK Tiles, Brickworks. Chair, Living Edge ‘One of my favourite design elements is classic black and white checked floor tiles laid out diagonally. They not only add visual interest to living areas but also make a space feel a lot bigger. Bla
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Little Black Book: Low-slung Furniture
The mattress on this bed is almost fully sunken into the platform, with the base providing a ledge and perhaps even removing the need for a bedside table if you’re open to putting your books above your head or at the end of the bed. It’s super smart
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Clever
This standout bespoke kitchen in Manhattan by Officine Gullo is no wallflower: a mix of satin and polished metallic finishes gives it a clean, crisp and stylish look that’s still welcoming, not sterile. That’s thanks, in part, to the curved detailing
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Cooker Hoods
PROJECT BY Colombe Seamless integration has rendered many of our kitchen appliances invisible (think dishwashers and refrigerators, concealed behind cabinetry), while range hoods often remain a stubborn focal point. But instead of making them disappe
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Cool Metallics
FEATURE ELLEN FINCH PHOTOGRAPHS (TONAL TILES) ED WONSEK AND TAKAKO OJI. (FUTURE PROOF) ANNA POSITANO AND GAIA CAMBIAGGI, STUDIO CAMPO ■
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Powder Rooms
Bold wallpaper can bring huge personality to a small room, but it doesn’t have to be overstimulating. This powder room design has the qualities of a jewel-box space, but is far more relaxing. ‘We wanted to create an experience that made an impression
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Internal Doors
In the modern home, we’re increasingly welcoming flexible layouts with the option to close the door behind us, creating a space that feels cosy. ‘Open spaces are not gone, but adaptability is becoming crucial,’ says Giulio Malberti of Italian design
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Lifestyle
You could easily spend a day in Sune, the newly opened restaurant perched on the canal at the foot of Broadway Market in east London. Dreamt up by renowned sommelier Honey Spencer and partner Charlie Sims, it’s a spot for weekend brunches, weekday lu
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See You In st Andrews
The incredibly beautiful architecture. Forget the dreaming spires of Oxford, this university town has more Gothic romance and history than anywhere else in the UK. It’s a reminder of the power of design to enchant, inspire and have a real and long-la
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Hotel hotlist
Island living is given a luxury spin at this retreat off the coast of Estonia – yet there’s a sense of balance in the owners’ commitment to responsible design, too. Set on a former dairy farm, this residency keeps the palette simple to let the materi
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Next Big Thing
Mythology, a craft studio based between Bristol and London, is a recent discovery – they were recommended to me by another designer. We’re often influenced by the ethos of the brand when we look for new suppliers – where they source materials, how th

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