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These Four New Made-to-Order Sofas Look Super High-End — You'll Never Guess Where They're From
Inspired by trending design styles like Scandinavian minimalism and the 70s aesthetic, these sofas bring designer good looks to the high street
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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"Cabbageware" Is the Controversial Trend Making a Comeback — And It’s Not Just for Your Grandmother’s China Cabinet
Once beloved by Jackie O and C.Z. Guest, the lettuce leaves are back — and Gen Z’s garden-core is eating them up
By Julia Demer Published
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I'm a 'Color Forecaster', Here's What That Actually Means, and How I Predict the Future of How We'll Decorate Our Homes
Working with Pantone and WGSN, Jane Boddy has helped divine the trends in color that end up as the wall colors we paint with, the sofas we sit on, and more. Here's how
By Jane Boddy Published
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Once a Near Derelict Bedsit, This Family Brought New Life (and a Lot of Color) to a Victorian Terrace
A little bit Memphis, a little bit Hollywood Regency — the design of this north London villa is delivered with a playful lightness of touch.
By Ruth Corbett Published
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The Best Restaurants in Venice — 10 Local-Approved Eateries That Are Simply Too Beautiful to Gatekeep (Even for an Italian)
I used my intel to find the trendy hotspots every Venetian design insider I know is booking right now, and not just for their unexpected interiors
By Gilda Bruno Published
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This Fairytale Manor Near Birmingham Wants You to Make Yourself at Home, Literally — "Hospitality Is Joyful When It's Richly Tangible"
Nestled in a 45-acre estate, the Grade II-listed building is the beating heart of Hampton Manor, a diffused luxury stay and Michelin-starred culinary destination where craftsmanship, seasonality, and community thrive
By Gilda Bruno Last updated
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Call It Cliché, or Call It Classic — We Think Wooden Outdoor Furniture Gets It Right Every Time
These are the pieces that prove going with the grain isn’t always a bad thing
By Julia Demer Last updated
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This Ain't Your Grandmother's Old Silverware Collection — Shop the Fresh Serveware Style Your Summer Soirée Deserves
Because why settle for a basic white serving dish when you could have a sleek, silver, seaside-inspired platter?
By Devin Toolen Published
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Garden Accessories Don’t Have to Be Ugly — These 9 Surprisingly Chic Finds are Proof
These gorgeous buys are stylish enough to convince anyone to pick up this green hobby
By Amiya Baratan Published
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We Gave an Interior Designer $100 to Spend at Walmart, and She Found Some Shockingly Stylish Homewares to Shop
If you know what to look for, you'd be surprised how far your budget can stretch...
By Devin Toolen Published
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Madrid's Hottest New Hotel Was Created "to Tell a Love Story" — And Has a Celebrity Architect as Its Mastermind
On the bustling Gran Vía, Philippe Starck's brainchild of immaculate design, Brach Madrid, lends its backdrop to a Spanish romance with guests as protagonists
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Lunya's New Bedding May Be Made From Wood, but It Might Also Be the Softest Set You’ll Ever Sleep On
You know Lunya for its silk sets — but this new collection, a decade in the making, redefines sustainable bedding with a fabric you’ll want to feel to believe
By Julia Demer Published
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Too Much Tech Sometimes Scares Me, but These AI-Powered Coffee Machines Actually Sound Quite Cool
From facial recognition technology to simply data-storing your coffee order, could these high-tech coffee machines be the baristas of the future?
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Lemon Spritzes, Nancy Meyers, and a New Era of Hosting — Gen Z’s Martha Stewart Shares Her Essentials for a Non-Fussy Spring Soirée
Hosting, but make it a little bit grandma, a little bit limoncello. Gen Z is staying in — and Kenzie Elizabeth’s making the case for comfort, citrus, and connection
By Julia Demer Published
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I'm a Stylist, and I Think Lulu & Georgia Has the Very Best Outdoor Throw Pillows This Year — They're on Sale for Memorial Day
Get your garden ready for hosting with an array of stylish and practical outdoor pillows from one of our favorite retailers
By Becca Cullum-Green Published
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18 Scandinavian Design Brands You Should Really Know About If Interiors Are Your Thing
From the classics of Scandi design to the new upstarts on the scene, here's a potted history meets shopping list for the most impactful brands from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden
By Rory Robertson Published
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Known for Their Iconic Coffee Table Books, Assouline Has Just Launched Decor Objects That Elevate the Everyday Into an Unexpected Art Form
Comprising a dozen stunningly crafted home accessories for daily use, the brand's venture into collectible lifestyle elevates the ordinary to a new, exclusive realm
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Joanna Gaines Took This Vintage-Style Dinnerware Home From Her Latest Collection — Now, It's on Sale for Memorial Day
Call me crazy, but this plate's dainty green trim and speckled finish has me dreaming of a rustic dinner party in a rural meadow full of wispy grass...
By Devin Toolen Published
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The Best Rattan Outdoor Furniture for This Year Looks Better Than Your Last Vacation
Ready for your staycation era? These styles are giving lazy coastal afternoons and the Mediterranean breeze
By Julia Demer Last updated
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This Reclining Outdoor Seat Has a Genius Built-In Sun Shade, and Surprisingly Sleek Safari-Style Aesthetic
Sun-safe and super stylish — this reclining outdoor chair is going straight in my shopping cart
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Step On It — The 12 Best Rugs Are the Style Zeitgeist (Underfoot)
Want to know what the culture looks like right now? This edit of 2025’s best rugs offers a bird’s-eye view of the current state of style
By Julia Demer Published
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Farm Stays Are Having a Moment — These 10 Peaceful Escapes in the UK Make for a Design-Conscious, Multisensory Countryside Break
We took our pick from the finest rural getaways near London (and beyond) to bring you sojourns that delight the eye, the taste buds, and the mind
By Gilda Bruno Last updated
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NYCxDesign 2025 — 5 Strategically Strange Trends I Saw That I'm Betting Will Shape the Year Ahead
A week of overstimulation, softened by fabric, fractured by shape, and brightened by color. This is what stuck
By Julia Demer Published
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Looking for Furniture for Your Backyard With a Little Flair? An Outdoor Swing Chair May Be Just the Thing
Ample seating is a must for any outdoor space, but that doesn't mean it has to be boring
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Forget Mason Jars — I Just Found a Vase That Makes Propagating Plants Actually Stylish, and It's on Sale Right Now
The propagating process can sometimes look a little messy, but these vases make it feel elevated and cool
By Amiya Baratan Published
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This Hotel in Rhodes Is a "Catwalk Through Nature" — I Spent a Weekend Immersed in Unobstructed, Soothing Mountain Views
Opened in 2016, Casa Cook Rhodes blends the beauty of its wild landscape with Brutalism-inspired, laid-back luxury. The result is captivating
By Francesca York Published
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This Vancouver Home’s Kitchen Is Split in Two — And That’s What Makes It Genius
Organic materials and vintage furniture bring warmth and character to the new build by Atelier Fēn
By Lauren Jones Published
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I Attended the Chelsea Flower Show and Picked Up on These 8 Big Trends That Everyone Should Be Using to Design Their Gardens
From the lessons learned from the best show gardens at this year's event to the emerging styles in outdoor furniture and plants, here's what I gleaned from attending the Chelsea Flower Show
By Amiya Baratan Published
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I Don't Make the Rules, but Every Luxe-Looking Bed Needs This Revolutionary Reversible Pillowcase
It's got all the benefits of silk, but the lived-in look of linen — finally there's a pillowcase out there for those who want wellness to look good, too
By Olivia Wolfe Published