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Mood of the month
The flamboyant combination of green and pink is nothing new (in fact, there’s a pretty retro feel to it, recalling the glamour of the Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles). This year, though, its decorative power is being supercharged with contemporary tones of sharp lime, zingy apple and neon pink
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Divine light
Lee Broom’s latest lighting collection is a metallic bolt from above that pays tribute to one of his favourite books, Paulo Coelho’s ‘The Alchemist’
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Rooms that make you go wow!
As preparation intensifies ahead of the opening of Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour’s third annual Wow!House (4 June-4 July), we go behind the scenes with three of its most exciting spaces
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The power of 10
To celebrate its first decade, east-London-based rug brand Floor Story has revisited some of its most popular collaborations
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Etté
With the launch of a new colour-consultancy service, two tonal maestros are helping others to find their perfect palette
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Watering cans
As the weather heats up, a new watering can is not only the best way of ensuring your plants are getting the water they need to thrive, but can also bring cheer to a lone spot on a window ledge or shelf. With so much variety to choose from, stick to the hard and fast rule: easy to fill, difficult to spill
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Emilia Wickstead
The fashion designer on the customised cocktail trolley that has brought a sense of occasion to her life and work
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Amanda Sharp
A person of note tells us what they’re watching, listening to and more…
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Amelia Humber
The UK’s wildest corners inspire this artist’s landscapes, says the founder of The Wrong Shop, Sebastian Wrong
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São Paulo Museum of Art
Soaring over a huge public plaza, this mid-century museum by Lina Bo Bardi reimagined the function of an art gallery
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Bouclé
Cosy and comforting, with impeccable mid-century credentials – it’s no surprise that the hardwearing, textured fabric beloved of Chanel is riding high again, says Kassia St Clair
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Expert advice
George Townsin on how to add character when renovating a period property
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Studio George
This up-and-coming London designer’s passions include liveable, adaptable spaces and bold, cinema-inspired colours
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The little black book
Every successful project requires access to the experts and artisans who make magic possible
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Dates for your design diary…
The first month of summer is the perfect time to get out and see something new, be it opera in the English countryside or a jaunt to a great gallery
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The new Ibizan style tribes
The white island is hipper than ever, boasting newly opened gems and revamped historic hotels and villas – we talk to the designers behind three of our favourites to discover why they’re summer’s hottest inspiration
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The artistry of Africa
There’s a magnetism to African design that is long overdue acknowledgement on the global stage. But a shift is under way. The likes of Yinka Ilori, Amechi Mandi and Ozwald Boateng have done much to champion the continent’s rich heritage of craft – a mantle that’s being picked up by these rising stars
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Hazy days of summer
This season’s diaphanous, rounded and candy-hued forms are best counterbalanced with elements of metal and marble for an edgier take on pastel prettiness
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THE REINVENTION TEST
A museum-worthy art collection was the starting point when making this family townhouse in London ready for a new chapter
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Cool intentions
Vintage glamour and modernity make an unlikely alliance in this traditional Milanese house, where the vision of one of the city’s most exciting architects comes into its own
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Lucky strike
The perfectly preserved art deco features of this Parisian mansion inspired a sight-unseen move for one American family
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HOUSE OF MANY COLOURS
Formerly a laundry, sex club and car workshop, this converted factory near Copenhagen has a colourful past and an even brighter future
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Artist’s impression
The muscular, industrial glory of this former shoe factory has been restored by a sensitive design team and its creative resident
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OUT OF TIME
History and modernity coexist in a new boutique hotel in the heart of Orvieto, sensitively reimagined by Giuliano Andrea dell’Uva
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The courtyard is king
Whether a grand centre point of a home or a clever, plant-filled lightwell in an urban plot, a courtyard garden is on many homeowners’ wish lists. Discover how top designers create green sanctuaries within contemporary abodes…
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Get your garden ready
There’s more choice than ever before when it comes to furnishing your patch of paradise, so whether you crave comfort, colour or classic styling, our edit has the durable designs to make your summer special
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Into the wild
Does the thought of weeding fill you with dread? You’re not the only one, and you might no longer have to worry. Eva Wiseman, a vocal campaigner for unkempt gardens, calls time on manicured lawns and explains why we should let it all grow out
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The atmospheric urban courtyard
Unknown Works’ co-founder Theo Games Petrohilos imagined a prehistoric jungle for the rear of his minimalist home
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The rooftop sun deck
Architects Tom Surman and Percy Weston designed the verdant crowning glory of this Peckham house
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The climate-tolerant garden
With over 40 years of experience in landscape architecture, Ian Turkington took to prairie-style planting for his own plot
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Outside influences
Heather Hobbs, creative director of outdoor-furniture company Indian Ocean, shares her tips on how to help any garden fulfil its potential
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June 1994
The past teaches us about the future, so we’ve delved into the ELLE Decoration archives to find wisdoms that can be applied today…