Living Etc

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FROM THE EDITOR

Living Etc

News & views

Squashy furniture • Slouchy and fun, crumpled silhouettes are everywhere – go on, lean into the casual vibe

Elevated style • We all love a makeover story, especially when it’s about a high-street store that’s feeling very high end

Wiggles and curves • Twisty abstract patterns and shapes are set to be one of 2025’s most fun trends – pure joy

In good time • A new collab between Humans Since 1982 and Kit Kemp has us watching the clock

Fine dining • Utilitarian but luxe, Buchanan Studio’s Muse table has had a stainless-steel makeover – here’s what we’d pair it with

All in hand • The new Zyva x Mosaic Factory collection is an astonishing fusion of craft and determination

Country and western • The Wild West rocked the runways and is coming home – say howdy to denim-blue hues, thick wool weaves, cowboy checks and fringing to finish

Take a seat • Each month, we look at the story of a favourite piece. This issue, Niccolò Devetag gives us insight into his iconic Ginkgo chair for Porada

Don’t move, improve… yourself • Designers are bolstering the link between decor and how you feel, and these three think the right schemes will help you be the best version of yourself

Decorated doors • Whether you want to elevate entryways or conceal cupboards, here’s how designers are using murals and wallpapers to great effect

Meet the maker • Designer Charu Gandhi of Elicyon knows how we can feel more connected to our homes and it starts with a conversation, as she tells our editor Pip Rich

Houses

NATURE STUDY • Set in the wild and beautiful Dandenong Ranges, this Australian home is a paean to spectacular scenery – and mid-century style

Colour BY NUMBERS • An artistic duo have made their Provençal home an ideas factory – demonstrating their skill for mixing, not matching, bold hues

The great escape • Combine a magical location with natural elements and luxe touches and you have an Ibizan villa with serious wow factor

LIFT THE SPIRITS • The styling at this Mexico City retreat is as smooth as the drink it’s named after, with concrete finishes poured as freely as mezcal

PLAY house • With two children and a spirit of adventure in tow, these Canadian architects have built a home that’s a daily reminder to live boldly

Art & soul • This intriguing and creative Santa Fe home has character seared into every sun-baked corner

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Decoratin

Sitting pretty • This season’s upholstery trends combine comfort, texture and more than a dose of glamour

Colour decoded • Livingetc colour expert Amy Moorea Wong on a living room scheme with an undercurrent of contrast

Lounge around • Warm, inviting and oh-so-stylish, these living rooms by interior designers are full of ideas that will see you through the cosy months and beyond

Sourcebook

Little black book: bookshelves • OLGA ALEXEEVA OF BLACK & MILK REVEALS HER SOURCES FOR SHELVING UNITS THAT ARE BEAUTIFUL AS WELL AS FUNCTIONAL

Style essay: a room of one’s own • DESIGNER CHRISTIAN BENSE KNOWS THAT A LIVING ROOM SHOULD CATER TO ALL THE SIDES OF YOUR PERSONALITY

The edit: sofas • CHOOSING THE PERFECT SOFA IS KEY – IT’S THE WORKHORSE OF YOUR LIVING ROOM, AFTER ALL – BUT IT’S A TASK MADE EASIER WITH OUR EDIT

The edit: coffee table styling • NO LIVING ROOM IS COMPLETE WITHOUT A...