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news & views
yellow furniture • The interiors world can’t get enough of this sunny shade – dopamine-boosting design never looked so good
summery paving • Take inspiration from the Med for outdoor flooring that feels sunny all year long
spherical feet • Forget tapered legs on furniture – round is the shape of things to come as these designs show
powder blue • Join the blue brigade – this ethereal pastel has made its way from the catwalk to the home and we are forever grateful
enduring style • B&B Italia has pioneered modern Italian furniture design since 1966 – but its latest collection feels as fresh as ever
good mood swings • Designers have turned indoor swings into a micro-trend, one that embraces joy and happiness and hangs wellness principles in the centre of your home
holiday at home • Four creatives reveal the travel destinations they’ve been inspired by – and how you can get the beauty of these places without stepping on a plane
sophisticated scallops • We’ve long been in love with this trim detail – and on window dressings its undulating edges make the views more marvellous
the green outdoors • You can lounge in the sun with a clean conscience thanks to innovations in alfresco furnishings – the next wave is built from sustainable materials
divide and conquer • Designer Linda Boronkay has fallen for the joy of screens, using them as hero pieces instead of just zoning devices, as she tells our editor Pip Rich
houses
TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED • Seventeenth-century origins meet vibrant contemporary design in a cleverly reimagined Amsterdam canal house
ROCK OF AGES • The owners of a Menorcan home have made a stylish yet sustainable retreat using the island’s signature stone
OUTSIDE IN • The design of this modernist bungalow in South Africa was dictated by the trees on the plot and the desire for an indoor-outdoor flow
A PLACE IN THE SUN • An apartment within a former luxury hotel celebrates – and updates – the style of France’s Côte d’Azur
TOP OF THE WORLD • High above the busy streets of Bangkok, two talented designers have created a tranquil retreat that nods to chic 1970s style and makes the most of the views
FORCE OF NATURE • An unexpected flood into what was already a dark basement flat prompted a new vision, full of light, natural materials and foliage
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decorating
colour decoded • As with all successful schemes, there’s much more going on beneath the surface of this space than first appears–Livingetc’s colour expert Amy Moorea Wong reveals all
play it cool • Just a shade off grey, ‘dark white’ is the nuanced colour designers are turning to for light, luxurious and elegant spaces
looking up • Ceilings adorned with papers, fabrics and painted patterns were everywhere at New York’s design week – this trick makes rooms feel larger and infinitely more interesting
think like a pro • It’s not just interior designers who are skilled at picking the perfect palette – architects are in on the act, too, and Richard Parr knows just how to get the ideal shade
source book
little black book: accent tables • FRENCH DESIGNER SOPHIE ROUSSEL LOVES ARTISANAL DESIGNS – SHE TELLS US WHERE SHE SHOPS FOR SIDE TABLES WITH GRAVITAS
global outlook: interiors report • OUR NEW YORK EDITOR...