TOP OF THE GLASS

The trend for colourful stained glass shows it’s not just for church windows take a cue from these modern interpretations

SOLAR DESIGNERS

These creatives want to make harnessing the sun's power more accessible - and help others to think differently about this free and democratic energy source

REMEMBERED WITH A SMILE

The Campana brothers have always been known for their fantastical furniture designs particularly with Edra. Just before Fernando's sudden death in November, he and Humberto talked to our editor Pip Rich about the importance of surreal style

DESIGN FOR HAPPINESS

We asked four creatives to share their insights into the design choices that can have a positive impact on our wellbeing

shopping columnist: DESIGN RADAR

The pieces catching designer Minnie Kemp’s eye this month

5 everyone's talking about....PORADA

How the pioneer of polished Italian design keeps things fresh

SEE YOU IN AUCKLAND

New Zealand's biggest city is full of design gems - here's how to soak it all up

coffee tech

IF YOU LIVE WITH OR ARE A CAFFEINE FIEND, THE LATEST HOME BREW GADGETS ARE A DREAM COME TRUE

reduce your bills

How would you like to live in a house with no utility bills? Right about now that probably sounds good - especially given how volatile energy prices have become.

cabinet hardware

LIKE ALL GOOD JEWELLERY, THE HANDLES ON FURNITURE CAN ELEVATE THE LOOK SUBSTANTIALLY

light enhancers

FROM INTERNAL WINDOWS TO REINVENTING THE HATCH, THESE IDEAS BRING NATURAL LIGHT INTO OUR HOMES’ SMALLEST, DARKEST SPACES

sociable spaces

INTERIOR DESIGNER THERESA OBERMOSER ON GETTING A HOME PARTY-READY

the big ticket: bathtubs

WE’RE HERE TO HELP YOU MAKE SENSE OF THE DIZZYING ARRAY OF MATERIALS, SHAPES, COLOURS AND STYLES BEFORE YOU BUY

the evolution of home spas

A GLIMPSE Al GW Y NIBIBESesoPA HAD US ALL YEARNING FOR SOME PAMPERING 3GHES@ MeAWAYS ARE ACHIEVABLE,ANID; YES; AWESOME

anatomy of a room

HERE, UPLIFTING HUES CREATE A JOYFUL SCHEME COLOUR EXPERT RUTH MOTTERSHEAD EXPLAINS WHY IT WORKS

THE LUXE FACTOR

Sicilian-born designer Veronica Zimbaro has infused her Milanese apartment with her signature glamorous style - and it suits family life perfectly

NEW RENAISSANCE

Ancient meets modern in spectacular fashion in a 15th-century Florentine palazzo reimagined by architecture practice b-arch

LIGHTNESS OF BEING

Renowned for his textural take on minimalism, architect Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen's design ethos has brought a quiet and poetic beauty to his home

HOUSE OF FUN

Full of eye-popping colours and generous doses of playfulness, this country retreat reveals the magic that happens when you dare to be bold

RAISING THE ROOF

With its far-reaching city views, flexible furniture and hotel-luxe bar, this reworked London penthouse is the perfect place to get the party started

BIJOU BOLTHOLE

This mountain retreat made modern is a seriously stylish Alpine abode that takes chalet chic to another level

the conversation NOA SANTOS

Always using surfaces you can put a cup down on is the essence of good design for Noa Santos he tells our editor Pip Rich how to get the high/low mix right

design report THE TIME IS NOW

Less glass, better insulation... and the ability to float? World-leading architects on changes the design world urgently needs to make

emerging idea THE METAVERSE IS HERE

As designers begin experimenting in virtual worlds known as the metaverse, futuristic aesthetics are starting to influence real-world design

THE SPOTLIGHT: WHAT TO BUY NOW

AN EDIT OF THE HOTTEST NEW PIECES ON TEAM LIVINGETC'S SHOPPING RADAR THIS MONTH

SECRET ADDRESS BOOK: LUXE CARPETS

THIS IS THE BRAND WHOSE NEW RUG COLLECTION IS GOING TO MAKE HEADS TURN

EMERGING IDEA

Designers are 're-outfitting' iconic furniture to bring a fresh to classic pieces - is it art or design sacrilege? perspective

THE CONVERSATION

Make everything a disco ball, softened by sorbet shades - Jonathan Adler tells our editor Pip Rich how to decorate celebratorily for the holiday season and beyond

COME TOGETHER

RAVINDER BHOGAL'S CHRISTMAS MENU IS MADE FOR SHARING - PAIR THESE DELICIOUS PLATTERS WITH A VIBRANT TABLESCAPE

ON THE TILES

PATTERNED, PRETTY AND IN RELIEF - THE LATEST LINE BY HOUSE OF HACKNEY CAN ADD BREATHING SPACE TO A SCHEME, SAYS CO-FOUNDER FRIEDA GORMLEY