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From The Editor
As a 90s teen I’m very excited about the return of the decade’s style. It’s a chance to right some wrongs, to forgo the baggy trousers and the curtained haircut I clung to so dearly and instead pick out the cool minimalism that came with the rise of
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GLOBAL BRAND DIRECTOR AND GROUP EDITOR IN CHIEF Sarah Spiteri EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Jessica Cumberbatch-Anderson EXECUTIVE EDITOR Pip Rich DEPUTY EDITOR (PRINT) Ellen Finch EDITOR (DIGITAL) Hugh Metcalf CREATIVE DIRECTOR Emma Williams SENIOR ART EDITOR Emi
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90s Minimalism reinvented
HAIR AND MAKE-UP ARTIST CLAIRE RAY MODEL YULIYA DARKOVICH PHOTOGRAPHER ASSISTANT HARRY BRAYNE FASHION ASSISTANT LORENZO DI GIROLAMO PRODUCER ISABELLA CHARLESWORTH INTERIOR ASSISTANTS BILLIE BROWNE, ELLIS MORGAN, HENRY SCOTT, SAM LANGLEY SET BUILD TIM
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News & views
We were like kids in a sweet shop at Porta Romana’s Chelsea Harbour showroom at London Design Festival back in September, running from new launch to new launch to marvel at the brand’s endlessly creative ways with lighting and other furnishings. But
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Rainbow Brights
Celebrating the work of Finnish designer Yrjö Kukkapuro, Zurich-based gallery THE D.O.N.U.T.’s exhibition saw designers reimagine his A-504 chair. Two of the chairs featured a bespoke embroidery created by London-based artist John Booth and are avail
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Platform Bases
This Mila armchair by Soho Home has all the angles covered. With its hexagonal form and multifaceted solid oak swivel platform base, the sumptuous design is inspired by the interiors of 180 House, bringing the aesthetic of this renowned members’ club
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TV Time
For good-looking tech, don’t sleep on Loewe’s newest launch, Stellar – a TV with a brushed aluminium frame and a handmade concrete back panel. That crafted nature means that every one is unique – another win for the German brand, which continues to d
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The Now And The Next
Thanks to its breathable qualities, organic aesthetic and air quality-enhancing properties, the use of clay plaster is once again on the rise in both interior and exterior settings. With experts such as Clayworks manufacturing unique blends of unfire
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Live Well
the idea of designing for wellbeing really came to the fore of the design conversation a year or so ago – around the time we coined the term ‘minimaluxe’ to describe a new, more holistic way of decorating. French fabric and wallcovering brand Camengo
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Great Expectations
the architectural interior designer Tola Ojuolape is about to make 2025 her year. ‘I’ve been busy, trying to get to the next level, to reach success,’ she says, of a hustle that, from the outside, looks to the world like she has already achieved it.
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Five A Day
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Bed Time
This four-poster from The Original Bed Co, covered in Johnstons of Elgin’s new wool felt, is a zingy choice for a bedroom – but one that adds serious richness. Reims bed, The Original Bed Co, £1,027 for a King size; covered in Rowan wool felt; bolste
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A Moment Of Den
traditionally in our January issue we like to include some sort of wellness feature. New year, new intentions, new design ideas, new you. Home gyms, spas and saunas have all been covered in this slot. But for 2025, I wanted to take a different angle
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Serene In Green
Home office inspiration comes in the form of this charming design by London-based studio Banda. The dusky olive hue feels inviting and serves as the perfect backdrop for the sculptural desk and lighting. ‘This olive colour is Rooftop Garden by Benjam
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Carpet Ride
it’s the flooring trend that, when you think about it, makes perfect sense. Wall-to-wall carpets are back, great swathes of thick pile being used to cover bare boards, adding warmth, comfort and a plush tactility. But these are not the heavily damask
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What’s In Store
the interior designer Russell Sage once told me he has had to lease a whole warehouse to store the art, antiques and accoutrements he picks up along the way - the furniture and fripperies that might just end up in one of his richly layered schemes. T
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Designers/shopkeepers We Love
In the considered world of Roísín Lafferty, a marble plinth really is an essential, a way to make each corner feel like a work of art. ‘These pieces are the building blocks of our interiors, the things that I use time and time again,’ she says. ‘They
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To Be Real
PIP RICH I once heard you describe your work as looking like a relaxing weekend – what a beautiful description and one I’d love to emulate. What does that look and feel like in practice? ZOE FELDMAN Our work is meant to be lived in. You know, sometim
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Pattern Player
scottish design studio Timorous Beasties has been the rebellious darling of the design scene for decades, ever since its much-loved London Toile launched the nostalgia-with-an-edge vibe that characterised the noughties. Across wallpapers and fabrics,
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Houses
We’re as guilty as anyone of paying much more attention to interior design for adults than we do for children. Yes, we’re always talking about striking a balance between rooms that feel chic but are still practical for family life, for sticky fingers
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Colour Me HAPPY
when interior designer Nicole Dohmen (pictured above) first received a call from Haarlem-based couple Jacqueline and Tako, she quickly felt a connection. They wanted their house to reflect the character of their family, to feel free-f lowing, creativ
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Social CLUB
how to design for entertaining so that it minimises stress and maximises fun? Well, it helps if your interior designer also loves hosting, then they can feel into what a host – and their guests – need in a space. ‘We host a lot,’ says Sapna Aggarwal,
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Gentle Touch
Soft minimalism is a good way to describe the aesthetic of this beautifully restored Grade ll-listed house built in 1863. Its current caretakers, Joe and Johanna Jones and their two-year-old son, Eliot, were keen to honour its history with a gentle r
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Raising The Bar
This is a holiday home with hedonism built in. From the outset, where the owners would be having their gin and tonics was as much of a priority as how design studio The Vawdrey House was going to make their cavernous bungalow feel cosy. And the owner
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Au Naturel
if you’re the kind of international couple – he’s from London, she’s from Sydney – who travel regularly for work and pleasure, perhaps there’s a risk that coming home might feel a little anticlimactic. Luckily, this couple’s interior designer, Sébast
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Fabric Of Life
Known for decades as the heart of the textile industry, the Tribeca neighbourhood in Lower Manhattan has experienced a contemporary revival — now hosting luxury high rises, outdoor green spaces and renowned restaurants, alongside the old warehouses a
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Decorating
More than a year since we coined the term, minimaluxe still holds sway over how we want to decorate. You might be drawn more to moody hues or colourful palettes these days, but the tenets of the aesthetic – a centring of the senses through tactile ma
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Double Take
Double drenching is about combining two or more related colours on as many surfaces as possible to create maximum impact, but for a gentler take, borrow from New York interior designer David Lucido and stick to a soft shade on the largest surface, pa
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Colour Decoded
You don’t see a glossy aubergine bannister every day, especially one set against soft pink walls. Talk about a curveball. The soothing tones of Edward Bulmer’s Jonquil layer the space with a subtle delicacy, the pale rosy hue balancing the opulence o
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Hide And Seek
‘The beauty of built-in units is that they buy you more space, instead of adding to the clutter that comes with freestanding etageres or wall units. These allow the homeowner to get creative, displaying pieces from their travels, their favourite book
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Sourcebook
One of the many standouts of the Tenuta Negroamaro hotel that Olga Ashby designed in Puglia was the cocktail napkins. In perfect oatmeal linen with succulent motifs, they enhanced the martinis-by-the-pool vibe. And now she has created her own line of
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Little Black Book: Window Dressings
Previously Bernard Thorp, Thorp of London is a fantastic supplier for when you’re struggling to find exactly the right thing. Its wide range of styles are made to order, so you can customise colours and the ground fabric. One of my favourites is Stel
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The Livingetc Team Recommends
Our go-to for bright, peppy fabrics that add a punch of colour and a whole lot of joy. This Bodhi print is a case in point – best used anywhere you need a jolt of energy. The French fabrics and wallcoverings brand excels in standout patterns you won’
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Global Outlook: Interiors Report
This new floral number by New York’s Rug & Kilim – which caught my eye from across the room at a recent trade event for handmade rugs – is something of a refresh. Celebrating the ancient craft of block printing, the bold flowers are simplified and sc
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The Spotlight: What To Buy Now
For those who prefer their tablescapes with all the frills, Lemieux’s first tableware collection is hard to beat. There are three designs within the launch, created in partnership with Stone Lain, and our favourite has to be Dhalia – a dainty scallop
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On The Rise: Surrealist Furniture
For furniture maker Josh Page, the art of imagining and making his unique designs comes naturally. ‘I’ve always been a maker,’ the 34-year-old says. ‘My dad is a carpenter and my grandfather was a woodturner. I grew up making all sorts of things in D
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The Livingetc Team Recommends
Sleek aluminium is Joseph Ellwood’s material du jour. Made in his London studio, his furniture and objects look a bit like they’ve been pulled from the house in the mid-90s film Casper – what’s not to love? @six_dots_design British-born Ghanaian desi
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Clever
2024 marked an exciting move for Danish design brand Vola as it opened its new showroom on Margaret Street, in the heart of London’s Fitzrovia. But this is much more than a place to see the brand’s sleek products, from taps to towel warmers, in the f
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Kitchens & bathrooms
Go on, get those corks a-popping – Alessi’s iconic Alessandro M. and Anna G. his-and-her corkscrews, designed by Alessandro Mendini in 1994, have just had a joyful do-over that’s worth celebrating. Three new artists were invited to create fresh patte
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Home Saunas
In the last few years, home saunas have become must-haves for those with the budgets and space for them – chalk it up to our increased interest in wellness and the benefits of this particular practice for our overall health. Thanks to Effe, it’s now
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Island Seating
Installing a kitchen island is a luxury in and of itself – it means you have square footage to spare. But an island that doubles as a table, with built-in seating no less? These days, that’s living large. It’s not just about extra function. If the ki
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Timber Frames
There’s a softness to this house, designed by Johan Sundberg, situated on the Swedish island of Gotland. Perhaps it’s the palette of local wood, limestone, concrete and glass, or the low-lying nature of the structure, but it feels sympathetic to its
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Kitchen Flooring
According to the experts, flooring is a good place to begin when choosing kitchen materials. ‘We usually start with the floor and ideally matching worktops, as these have a tight set of performance and aesthetic parameters, depending on the project a
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Lifestyle
There’s something very nostalgic about the beautiful interiors of Henri, the Parisian-inspired restaurant at the Henrietta Experimental hotel in Covent Garden. The Experimental Group has always had an eye for playful design – not least the Cowley Man
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Hotel HOTLIST
Mougins has long been the source of inspiration for many a creative – and now, this five-star hotel and spa can be your base for exploring the Alpes-Maritimes. Interior designer Hugo Toro has brought his signature rich palette and layered materiality
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Something old, SOMETHING NEW
Not often does a new hotel group emerge that redefines the aesthetic zeitgeist. First was Soho House and its heavily panelled gentleman’s club vibe seen at Dean Street Townhouse. Then The Pig took over British country houses and softened contemporary
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Hidden TRAILS
‘Located in the Marais, Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature is a unique venue in a superb, historic 17th-century baroque townhouse. Remarkable for their quality and diversity, the paintings, sculptures, engravings and other art forms on display illust
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Next big Thing
Emsie Sharp once told me that, after her stint working in the famed glass factories of Murano in Venice, the trouble with the Italian glass industry was that they liked everything to be perfect. And that delight in the imperfections is what makes her

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