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Dream Bigger
It’s officially sunlounger month and I’m hoping you have nothing more taxing on your to-do list than choosing between a nap and another cocktail. Traditionally, this is the month I use to idly plan the rest of the year, thinking of the projects in my
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GLOBAL BRAND DIRECTOR Sarah Spiteri EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Jessica Cumberbatch-Anderson EXECUTIVE EDITOR Pip Rich DEPUTY EDITOR (PRINT) Ellen Finch EDITOR (DIGITAL) Hugh Metcalf GROUP ART DIRECTOR Alison Walter SENIOR ART EDITOR Emily Smith GROUP CHIEF SUB-
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News & Views
There is a trend in interiors at the moment towards solo spaces – niches and furniture pieces carved out for one person to enjoy, but luxuriously, with more space to stretch out than a standard armchair or daybed can offer. Ethimo taps into this desi
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Yellow Furniture
The vibrant yellow of the Flute coffee table by Mash.T Design Studio brings a fresh zest to the terrazzo trend, which has now been popular for several years. Founded by designer Thabisa Mjo, the South African studio is turning heads across the globe
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Summery Paving
There’s something about the combination of limestone and terracotta paving in this shot from Artisans of Devizes that instantly whisks us away to the Med – the wash of sunshine helps too, of course. The set-up is part of its new-season launch, which
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Spherical Feet
Who said functional objects had to be boring? You’ll want to get the party started with these playful planters that bring joy to interior and exterior settings. Available in a range of colours, the Boule planters by Axel Chay for 13 Desserts make the
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Powder Blue
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Enduring Style
for Salone del Mobile in April, B&B Italia described its presentation as an ‘anthology’ that, in part, revisited the brand’s historic collections while also launching new pieces, including those pictured on this page. We spoke to CEO Demetrio Apollon
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Good Mood Swings
gwyneth Paltrow has one. The iconic interior designer Brigette Romanek has one (having first installed the one in Gwyneth’s before wanting one herself). Beyoncé sat in a Lee Broom one for a music video. We’re talking swings, and swinging is back with
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Holiday At Home
PARIS-BASED INTERIOR DESIGNER CHLOÉ NÈ GRE FELL IN LOVE WITH THE LANDSCAPE AND STYLE OF THE ARIZONA DESERT I went to Arizona for a family road trip in winter. The sun shines all day there with a distinctive bright and intense desert light – because t
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Sophisticated Scallops
In Louisville, Kentucky’s Hotel Genevieve, designed by Bunkhouse and Rohe Creative, the scallop edges of the sheer curtains are outlined by a dark border to add definition to the window dressing. It’s a subtle approach to this use of the pattern, add
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The Green Outdoors
there’s a reason why designers like to use plastics for outdoor furniture. They’re durable enough to weather the elements and lightweight, so it can be easily moved and stored. And, it’s important to point out, the materials they are using are recycl
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Houses
The August issue is one of our favourites for which to pick out houses because, with any luck, it’s the one you’ll be reading poolside somewhere sunny and warm. That means escapism is very much the order of the day – and on that, we can deliver. Stil
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Divide And Conquer
LINDA BORONKAY You know, room dividers have been on my mind a lot recently. We’re working on a project where I’m using one less to zone a space, more as a piece of art – it’ll be the backdrop to the sofa in the living room. I’m thinking of it as a 3D
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Tales Of The Unexpected
‘The table is a sculptural ceramic, blurring the line between form and function,’ says Thomas. ‘We designed the shelves at Framework with a blacksmith who made them in hand-beaten stainless-steel to contrast with the original beams.’ ‘We decided to c
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Outside In
An outside entertainment zone includes, as architect Gregory puts it, ‘some 70s influences’ – such as the sunken lounge. The change in volume, emphasised by the skylight above, gives this space a very different spatial quality from the rest of the ho
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A Place in The Sun
‘This terrace has been kept entirely in its original state, with the terrazzo flooring inspiring the colour scheme of the furniture,’ says owner and designer France. ‘We wanted to create something rather minimalist with rounded, comfortable shapes,’
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Rock of ages
The gardens surrounding the farmhouse create a dialogue with the natural landscape beyond, anchoring the building in the local countryside. ‘Breakfast at Son Blanc Farmhouse is laid-back and homely,’ says owner Benedicta Linares Pearce. ‘Guests can g
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Top Of The World
Wrapped in a pink velvet, the sofa is offset by burgundy armchairs. ‘We anchored the space with a custom rug with soft lines, textural variations and blush tones,’ says the designer Paula. ‘We incorporated moments of greenery around the terrace becau
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Force Of Nature
‘A balance needs to be struck around the use of glass in an extension – between bringing in sunlight but not so much that you’re boiling hot in summer. I think we achieved that,’ says architect Charles Wu. ‘We wanted to conceal the visual noise of th
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Decorating
The nomadic lifestyle provided inspiration for Fischbacher 1819’s collection presented at Paris Déco Off earlier this year – and it feels just right for summer. The fabrics (and wallpapers) that make up Nomadic Journeys take their cues from global so
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Colour Decoded
It’s the artwork that propels this room into the realm of dictionary-definition ‘colourful’. The blocky, abstract jigsaw of form (a commission by John Goodison) is the dining space’s centrepiece, the tonal, almost-bright, hues linking and pulling tog
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Play It Cool
A dark white backdrop allows warmer washes of beige and brown to stand out in this London apartment by Elicyon. The aim, says founder and director Charu Gandhi, was to ensure that ‘the quality of the spaces speak for themselves’ – something that this
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Looking Up
For the maximalist or the unconventional, ceiling wallpaper is the next frontier. First, it offers extra surface area to play with – why should walls be the limit? Second, it’s unexpected, almost undetectable upon entering a room. For her bathroom in
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Think Like A Pro
Colour is something that evolves and emerges throughout a project – it’s not something that is arrived at by me putting paint swatches on a table and just choosing my favourite one. Everything we do is meshed together, and I’ll consider the colour of
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Source Book
With design names including Henry Holland, Camille Walala and 2LG on the roster, is it any wonder that 10x10, the new series by east London rug dealer Floor_Story, is an explosion of colour? Celebrating a decade of collaborating with talent from the
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Little Black Book: Accent Tables
A platform with a beautiful array of dealers, Proantic is a dream for antique furniture. I love to source from them as I find mixing modern and vintage pieces a great combination for any space. An 18th-century accent table with a modern Italian sofa
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Global Outlook: Interiors Report
While natural and neutral palettes still have a hold on the market, splashes of colour were all the more exhilarating to spot. One of the brightest launches was a playful collaboration between New York designer Sasha Bikoff and Abner Henry, an Amish
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The Big Ticket: Outdoor Pools
Thanks to the characteristically up-and-down nature of British summer weather, a swimming pool isn’t necessarily at the top of most people’s project wish lists – until, that is, we visit a hotel or rent a private villa abroad and realise what we’re m
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The Spotlight: What To Buy Now
Yarn Collective is a great example of a brand pioneering responsible design. Its new collection of textiles is made from materials selected for their renewable and biodegradable qualities, but the rich colour palette takes things to the next level. T
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On The Rise: Leathercraft And Marquetry
Abstract marquetry artist Carl Fox finds himself in a creative sweet spot. Not only does he love his craft, he is pushing the boundaries in what is arguably unventured artistic and design territory. ‘I don’t know many people who do what I do,’ he say
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Clever
Interior designer Amy Adams of No Ordinary Space has come up with an ingenious way to stop the water sloshing that is the bane of most wetroom owners, while not ruining the flow of her beautiful bathroom projects – and that’s to double down on the us
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IN THE KNOW kitchens & bathrooms
Word of Anthropologie’s latest tea towel drop is always cause for giddy excitement (we’re kitchen nerds and owning it). This season’s collab with LA-based print and textile designer Alexandra Farmer doesn’t disappoint. Part of a wider picnic-ware col
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DESIGN FEATURE OF THE MOMENT vanity areas
There is a perfectly plain reason to customise your vanity area: it is often the focal point of modern bathrooms, whether you like it or not. From countertops to sinks and cabinetry (not to forget a bathroom mirror), the amount of details concentrate
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OF THE MOMENT doorless showers
The airy feel of this doorless shower in a bathroom for Studio Andrew Trotter’s Casolare Scarani project is enhanced by the curved architecture and plaster-like wall finish. Of course, creating a scheme like this requires a certain amount of room but
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Spa Showers
The concept of a spa bathroom is gaining traction in interiors – after all, who wouldn’t want one of their own? Furthering the cause is Dornbracht, which launched the Aquahalo sculptural experience shower at Milan in April. Designed with reference to
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ARCHITECTURAL INSPIRATION modern extensions
‘Light is a crucial consideration when it comes to planning an extension. Introducing natural light where possible is a must and this can be done in a variety of ways, from roof lanterns and flat Velux windows to sloped glazing, which gives a contemp
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ARCHITECTURE NEWS curved contours
With its sweeping roofline spanning the length of the structure, Brown Hill House in Victoria, Australia, is a truly elegant piece of architectural design. Architects Eldridge Anderson planned the structure to echo the natural way that the site falls
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DESIGN NOTES hallway flooring
London-based interior designer Pernille Lind advocates using flooring to emphasise a hallway’s function and position in the house, marking it out as a space of its own. ‘You can choose to combine subtly contrasting flooring materials to highlight mov
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Greece Is The Word
Luxury in the middle of an idyll, where Japanese fusion food, astrology-based massages (personalised to suit your star sign) and fiery sunsets are all on the menu of the day. Perched on the northeast tip of the island, Nobu Hotel Santorini is a slice
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Life Style
We’re taking you for a spin through some of our favourite Greek stays in our travel pages this month, but if you can’t make it to the sunnier climes of Corfu or Santorini, may we recommend Gaia, the hottest Greek restaurant in London? Located on Mayf
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See You In Antwerp
The sheer number of artsy museums and galleries. Antwerp is one of those underrated cultural hotspots with a rich history of fashion and interior design. Start with the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, KMSKA – on Thursday evenings it turns into a live musi
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Next Big Thing
‘I first came across Ana’s work on Instagram five years ago as I was looking for artists to feature in our online shop. I immediately loved her sense of colour and rhythm and there is a feeling of freedom to her work that made me happy. I often get t

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