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think like a pro

It's not just interior designers who are skilled at picking the perfect palette architects are in on the act, too, and Richard Parr knows just how to get the ideal shade

enduring style

B&B Italia has pioneered modern Italian furniture design since 1966 - but its latest collection feels as fresh as ever

TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED

Seventeenth-century origins meet vibrant contemporary design in a cleverly reimagined Amsterdam canal house

global outlook: interiors report

OUR NEW YORK EDITOR KEITH FLANAGAN UNCOVERS THE US LAUNCHES AND DESIGN NEWS MAKING WAVES OVER HERE TOO

colour decoded

There’s nothing subtle about this scheme, says Livingetc’s Amy Moorea Wong – it’s a celebration of the pure joy of colour

sky high

Harnessing natural light is a goal for every home and the sophisticated skylights seen today are using modern tech and design to ace that objective

MADE TO MEASURE

Inside and out, the bespoke and crafted elements of this Lisbon abode make for a home like no other

A CONFIDEN

Assured and bold decorating is found in every corner of this contemporary Los Angeles pad that is the epitome of cool

TECHNICOLOUR DREAM

Vivid saturated tones give this elegant San Francisco home an alluring fun side

transforming furniture

A DESK THAT TURNS INTO A BED? A CUPBOARD THAT OPENS INTO A TABLE? THIS IS HOW CANNY PIECES CAN PERFECT SMALL-SPACE LIVING

OUT OF TOWNERS

A love affair with London prompted Americans Julia and David to snap up an aunt's mews house when she decided to sell

A LIGHT TOUCH

Cleverly reimagined to let the sun in, this busy family home has also been designed to allow for plenty of peace and calm

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

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

keeping cool

FOR A HOME THAT DOESN'T OVERHEAT IN THE SUMMER MONTHS BUT STAYS WARM IN WINTER, THE ANSWER IS IN THE ARCHITECTURE

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

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

brick by brick

Architectural explorations in crafting and laying bricks are seeing this humble building material being used in incredible new ways

built-in baths

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

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

INNER SANCTUM

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

The conversation: OLGA ASHBY

The designer tells our editor Pip Rich about how curved edges and clumsy spouses can come together to create a stylish safety net that we can all fall back on

home security

WHETHER YOU'RE JETTING OFF THIS SUMMER OR STAYING PUT, LET THE NEWEST TECH GIVE YOU EXTRA PEACE OF MIND