Living Etc

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Living Etc

1 DESIGN TO MAKE YOU LINGER • Sociable, relaxed furniture will promote continued conversation

2 LEOPARD PRINT • Animal print – specifically this variety – is roaring back into fashion

3 GRAPHIC CUSHIONS • You know, the ones that make you look twice – these certainly do

4 TULIP VASES • With or without flowers, these designs are natural beauties

5 FARROW & BALL’S NEW COLOURS • Introducing the stylish new shades you’re about to see everywhere

6 CHERRY RED • This hue rocked the runway and it’s the hot new pick for interiors, too

7 CHRISTIAN WATSON • The self-taught designer on what he’s done and what’s to come…

THE CONVERSATION • Bethan Gray tells our editor Pip Rich why nature and comfort are her guiding lights

DESIGN RADAR • Interior designer Linda Boronkay on the pieces catching her eye this month

houses • LUXE LOFT LIVING IN MANHATTAN, MINIMALISIM IN BROOKLYN, FRENCH STYLE IN LONDON AND ALL THE DECOR INSPO YOU NEED

brave NEW WORLD • Eager to step outside their comfort zone, the owners of this amazing abode embraced materiality with a mid-century overtone

simply PERFECT • Studio Oink’s meticulous renovation of a Brooklyn townhouse has created a gloriously minimalist home

secret HISTORY • Architect Andrea Leung drew inspiration from childhood memories of her grandmother’s home to create a surprising New York loft space where all is not what it seems

freedom of EXPRESSION • No rules or restrictions hindered this gutsy and gorgeous renovation which radiates with colour and charisma – and just wait to you see the scene-stealing staircase

french CONNECTION • Parisian and chic were the watchwords for designer Chelsea Dixon’s reimagining of this townhouse – wrapped in soft whites and pale pinks and oozing charm, the London home is now the epitome of elegance

be our GUEST • Two creatives have crafted the perfect bolthole in Copenhagen and it’s even available for mini breaks – it could be time to start planning your next getaway…

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decorating • WHY BROWN IS THE WARMEST COLOUR, NEW WAYS TO LIGHT YOUR HOME AND DESIGNING A DELECTABLE DINING SPACE

hot chocolate • THIS SEASON IS ALL ABOUT WARMING SHADES OF BROWN – JUST STIR IN A FEW DASHES OF COOL AQUA BLUE FOR THEM TO COME TO LIFE

anatomy of a room • HERE, MUTED TONES HARMONISE TO CREATE A STANDOUT SCHEME – COLOUR EXPERT RUTH MOTTERSHEAD EXPLAINS WHY IT WORKS

house style • BEFORE YOU CAN HOST A DREAM DINNER PARTY, YOU NEED TO NAIL YOUR DINING SPACE LOOK – OUR COLUMNIST MINNIE KEMP SHOWS HOW IT’S DONE

emerging idea • IN THE VERY NEAR FUTURE, HUMAN-CENTRIC LIGHTING COULD TAILOR YOUR HOME’S ILLUMINATION TO BE BETTER FOR YOUR HEALTH AND WELLBEING

inspiration gallery: lighting • MEET THE TRENDS THAT ARE SHINING BRIGHT – FROM BACKLIT FURNISHINGS AND ARTFUL PIECES TO SOUPED-UP SKYLIGHTS

seeing the light • WE FEEL A LIGHT-BULB MOMENT COMING ON AS THE EXPERTS REVEAL THEIR TOP TIPS FOR USING LIGHTING EFFECTIVELY

shiny new lighting: the edit • THESE DAZZLING WONDERS OFFER SO MUCH FLOOR TO CEILING BRILLIANCE YOU’LL FIND IT HARD TO TURN THEM OFF

sourcebook • LET’S SHOP – WHERE DESIGNERS GO FOR RUGS, BUYING THE BEST DINING TABLE AND OUR MOST WANTED DESIGNS

little black book: rugs • DESIGN STUDIO TURNER POCOCK IS KNOWN FOR ITS PATTERN-PACKED SCHEMES – CO-FOUNDER EMMA POCOCK SHARES HER RUG...