Living Etc UK - June 2023

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THE CONVERSATION
Iconic designer Vincent Van Duysen talks to our editor about his design ethos based on using colours, finishes and materials that soothe the soul.

AUSTRALIAN BEACH HOUSE
The owners of this home eschewed the usual white-on-white coastal aesthetic for a dark, moody interior, textural materials and an interesting interplay of geometric shapes.

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

3 mins

SHAPING STONE

New methods are allowing designers to express sinuous, sculptural forms in marble these advancements have upped the aesthetics of the coveted material

4 mins

LESS IS MORE

This light-washed Copenhagen townhouse celebrates simplicity and the beauty of handmade imperfection - just like the exquisite art objects it showcases

2 mins

INNER SANCTUM

Designed around an impressive art collection - and with its own spa - this home is stylish and serene

2 mins

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

2 mins

TALE OF THE UNEXPECTED

There are visual surprises at every turn in this imaginative Parisian apartment full of pure joy

2 mins

MATERIAL BENEFITS

The minimalist aesthetic of this chic home is less hands-off and more touchy-feely courtesy of its luxe components

2 mins

LITERARY CIRCLES

Once the home of the author Alexandre Dumas, this historic abode in Paris has had a style rewrite

2 mins

anatomy of a room

In this brilliant bathroom scheme different shades communicte to create beautiful look - colour expert Ruth Mottershead explains why it works

2 mins

built-in baths

DESIGNERS ARE FOREGOING FREESTANDING TUBS AND USING SLEEK BUILT-INS TO MAKE THE BEST USE OF SPACE

3 mins

ergonomic kitchens

THE BEST COOK SPACES NOT ONLY LOOK GOOD BUT FUNCTION SMOOTHLY TOO - THIS IS HOW THE EXPERTS DO IT

4 mins

SEE YOU IN IBIZA

The hedonistic heartland with a very grown-up and calmed down side

1 min

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