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NATURAL HISTORY
Once two humble farm buildings, this French villa has evolved into a spectacular home that is no standard rustic retreat
TRAVEL THROUGH TIME
The design of this Milanese apartment celebrates its features from the past while adding in modern pieces - it's a classic look that's future-proof
PERFECTLY COMPOSED
This apartment is like a beautiful symphony balancing style notes that include the modern, the classic, the elegant and the laid-back
RETURN TO SPLENDOUR
Two design stars took on a decaying but equally starry art nouveau-style mansion in Manhattan's West Village and brought it back to life in the most amazing way
wonder wood
Modern veneers are fast becoming a textural moment in design, elevating the best qualities of wood's natural form
smart cooking
THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN BARBECUING AND SMOKING WILL HELP SUMMER SOIREES SIZZLE
gas barbecues
IT'S PEAK GARDEN PARTY SEASON RIGHT NOW AND A GAS GRILL IS A SMART MOVE - HERE'S THE LOWDOWN
keeping cool
FOR A HOME THAT DOESN'T OVERHEAT IN THE SUMMER MONTHS BUT STAYS WARM IN WINTER, THE ANSWER IS IN THE ARCHITECTURE
see the light
A ROOF WINDOW COULD BE THE MAKING OF YOUR NEXT RENOVATION PROJECT AND VELUX® HAS JUST THE TOOL TO HELP YOU GET IT RIGHT
SMALL SPACES, BIG IDEAS bijou gardens
OUTDOOR AREAS ON THE SMALL SIDE CAN FEEL BIG AND BEAUTIFUL TAKE IT FROM THESE EXPERTS
anatomy of a room
This living space oozes laid-back cool and manages to make neutrals feel warm colour expert Ruth Mottershead explains how it's done
SUMMER IN THE CITY
When the mercury rises, this Tribeca penthouse is a cool spot to while away the long, hot days
SUNNY SIDE UP
In sun-drenched Portofino, an apartment in a fisherman's house has been turned into an idyllic bolthole perfect for la dolce vita
SOFT ROCK
Parenthood and a Palm Springs backdrop encouraged one high-voltage duo to turn down the volume and switch up their style
MIAMI NICE
Inspired by its spectacular seafront location, this modernist home was built to enjoy life on the water
CALIFORNIA DREAMIN'
This glam new build near Melbourne is a homage to the style signatures of Palm Springs and Hollywood
FRENCH LEAVE
Sophie and Baligh have found a little piece of paradise on France's Blue Coast - and their home's interior is also divine
brick by brick
Architectural explorations in crafting and laying bricks are seeing this humble building material being used in incredible new ways
with fronds like these
Low effort, high comfort and a feeling of being in wonderful seclusion - this is how Daniel Nolan does gardens and our editor Pip Rich couldn't be more impressed
The conversation: VINCENT VAN DUYSEN
You could call him the founder of minimaluxe or the most influential designer working today but, as he tells our editor Pip Rich, just don't call him a minimalist
SHAPING STONE
New methods are allowing designers to express sinuous, sculptural forms in marble these advancements have upped the aesthetics of the coveted material
built-in baths
DESIGNERS ARE FOREGOING FREESTANDING TUBS AND USING SLEEK BUILT-INS TO MAKE THE BEST USE OF SPACE
SEE YOU IN IBIZA
The hedonistic heartland with a very grown-up and calmed down side
ergonomic kitchens
THE BEST COOK SPACES NOT ONLY LOOK GOOD BUT FUNCTION SMOOTHLY TOO - THIS IS HOW THE EXPERTS DO IT
anatomy of a room
In this brilliant bathroom scheme different shades communicte to create beautiful look - colour expert Ruth Mottershead explains why it works
LITERARY CIRCLES
Once the home of the author Alexandre Dumas, this historic abode in Paris has had a style rewrite
MATERIAL BENEFITS
The minimalist aesthetic of this chic home is less hands-off and more touchy-feely courtesy of its luxe components
TALE OF THE UNEXPECTED
There are visual surprises at every turn in this imaginative Parisian apartment full of pure joy
GEOMETRY LESSON
A typical beach house this is not: instead, clean lines meet curves, and organic forms and earthy tones are brought to life with tactile finishes
INNER SANCTUM
Designed around an impressive art collection - and with its own spa - this home is stylish and serene