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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...