Living Etc

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Living Etc

1 ROUNDED LEGS • Get ahead of the curve with shapely pieces guaranteed to delight

2 DUAL STOOLS • They stand their ground as small, stylish seats and nimble side tables

3 ATELIER ELLIS’ NEW HUES • Paint genius Cassandra Ellis has done it again with a soft new palette

4 FINE LINES • Our pick of chic prints and patterns showcasing the motif of the moment

5 FAYE TOOGOOD • The globally celebrated, multidisciplinary designer shares her vision

the catwalk looks • Four new home trends have come straight from the runway – a chic selection of patterns, prints and palettes that brim with optimism and energy

design radar • Linda Boronkay, award-winning interior designer and tastemaker, on the pieces catching her eye this month

and so it begins • From luxe to convivial, with a dash of decorative spice, the trends from Salone del Mobile in Milan set the styles for 2023

the conversation • Designer Yinka Ilori is known for his use of bright colours and, as he tells our editor Pip Rich, their joy and positivity help bring people together

emerging idea • In a world of next-day delivery, there’s a reactionary trend for interior brands that aren’t concerned with instant gratification

houses • ✱Milan, Amsterdam, London, LA – the world’s best homes showcase the best of modern style

the high life • It’s no surprise that Marilena Sobacchi, PR for Milan’s prestigious Salone del Mobile, has made a home in the city’s most iconic skyscraper

two doors down • When an apartment on her street came up for sale, interior designer Nicoline Beerkens jumped at the chance for a fresh start

statement curtains • CURTAINS ARE MAKING A SWIFT COMEBACK AS A COOL WAY TO ADD ANOTHER DESIGN DETAIL TO A ROOM, AS YVONNE KEAL FROM HILLARYS EXPLAINS

pick the right style • Inspired to hang some curtains in your home? Just remember the heading finish you choose will make a difference to the overall look, as well as the way the curtains will hang – open or closed

calm & collected • Turning an ‘ugly beauty’ of a house into a serene sanctuary didn’t phase interior designer Sheena Murphy in the slightest

home hacker • Creative director Dabito used his interiors know-how to treat his 1950s bungalow to a medley of pattern and colour alongside a smattering of clever design tricks

a fashionable life • Influencer Nina Suess teamed up with designer Theresa Obermoser to create the perfect pad for stylish living

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decorating • ✱Autumn’s coveted colours, lighting perfected, the trend for curves, plus the chicest home offices

fluidity • Seduced by the current trend for curves and sinuous shapes, we meander into an organic realm where hard edges are softened with flowing lines

anatomy of a room • RUTH MOTTERSHEAD EXPLAINS HOW LAYERING COLOURS CREATED AN EARTHY WARMTH IN THIS AUTUMNAL SCHEME

house style • IF YOU’RE LOST IN A SEA OF LIGHTING OPTIONS, DESIGN GURU MINNIE KEMP IS HERE TO LIGHT THE WAY

inspiration gallery: home offices • BRIGHT COLOURS, HARD-WORKING BUILT-INS AND HIGH-ON-STYLE FURNITURE MAKE FOR PRODUCTIVE (AND PRETTY) WORK-FROM-HOME SPACES

instant inspiration • INTERIOR DESIGNERS FIRE OFF A FEW SIMPLE TIPS ON HOW TO ENVISION A CREATIVE HOME OFFICE

source book • ✱Shop smart – buying the best bed, eco rugs, where the style crowd get their lighting and more

little black book: lamps • DESIGNER...