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the new pretty • Soft, formful and romantic – the catwalk’s dreamy ballet-inspired look is taking over interiors, too

news & views • MORE LOOKS WE LOVE, ALL THE STYLE HAPPENINGS AND OUR REPORT ON THE ITALIAN DESIGN ICONS OF THE FUTURE

woven furniture • Traditional crafts are having a moment in the spotlight – and these standout designs show how fresh the artisanal aesthetic is

haute tiles • A new collection from a chic Italian brand makes the case for bringing tiles out of the bathroom – this is serious glamour

mighty matches • Lighting candles just got more delightful with a selection of little works of art that deserve to be on show

wash up well • Waterfall sinks are here to revolutionise your day-to-day kitchen routine

modern chintz • The spring catwalks were filled with all things floral – let this look bloom at home with some fabulously flowery and trad pieces

right at home • Sophie Ashby has turned inward for her WOW!house scheme this year – we spoke with her about designing for feeling and fostering connection in a space

pattern at play • The latest wallpaper and fabric motifs are ripe for interpretation – and these five designers have bright ideas for how to use them in schemes that feel so 2024

wall to wall • The great wallpaper revival is gathering pace and, as Farrow & Ball’s Charlotte Cosby explains, is seeing print used in homes in ever more inventive ways

emerging icons • Ahead of this year’s Salone del Mobile in Milan, we take a look at the pieces from recent collections that are set to be classics of the future

take it all in • Italian designer David Dolcini wants us all to slow down and enjoy our homes by filling them with the right kind of design, as he tells our editor Pip Rich

the big reveal • Or should we say little… either way, this simple decorative feature brings a lot of fun to a scheme

you heard it here first • We brought together some of our favourite creatives to help set the trends for next year and beyond – here’s how they think you’ll be decorating

houses • STRIKING EXTENSIONS, COURAGEOUS USE OF COLOUR… THE HOMES IN THIS ISSUE ARE ALL TRAILBLAZERS IN THEIR OWN WAY

TWO OF A KIND • A striking modernist extension comes together with a traditional Victorian home in Melbourne to create something truly spectacular in a unified way

ALL GOOD THINGS • It took 20 years to find the right way – and the right designer – to refurb this architecturally important house in Montecito

ART LESSON • A museum-worthy art collection isn’t the only creative and captivating feature of this stunning New York apartment

HEAD IN THE SKY • Sited in Milan’s iconic Bosco Verticale skyscraper, this apartment has been refreshed with a new look that appropriately celebrates the best of Italian design

NATURAL INSTINCT • This London terrace, complete with courtyard palms and wildflower roof, has the sunny disposition of faraway climes

COOL OPERATOR • It may look minimalist, but don’t be fooled – this home is also designed for the realities of family life

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decorating • GIVING ROOMS VA-VA-VOOM WITH COLOUR, PAGE-TURNING READING CORNERS AND DESIGNER JEREMIAH BRENT TALKS SOULFUL INTERIORS

colour decoded • Our expert Amy Moorea Wong on how restricted use of colour can still pack a punch

book club • A...