Tag: interior design
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The modern London interior and the designers defining it
A new London vernacular has emerged in the city’s interiors. We speak to some of the capital’s leading designers to discover what is driving it. While London’s architecture and interiors have exerted global influence since the Georgian era and beyond, there is a certain feel to the capital’s contemporary spaces that has emerged as a…
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Beyond Alpine nostalgia: Portia Fox on how chalet design is evolving
With mountain chalets now a year-round destination, a new generation of designers are eschewing Alpine tropes and embracing a more refined aesthetic.
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Stories on walls: Mick Wells on the craft behind the world’s most creative wallcoverings
From The Savoy to The Twenty Two, specialist wallcover installers Wells are behind many of the most talked-about spaces in hospitality.
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Inside The Carlton – Milan’s newest design-led address
A €60-million transformation brings new life to The Carlton Milan, where mid-century influences, bespoke craftsmanship and a confident palette define a distinctly Milanese sense of style.
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What we learned at Milan Design Week 2026
Across the design industry’s leading event, renowned decorators and leading brands looked to nature and the past to mollify the current moment, while independent talents harnessed history and natural material to set their sights on the future.
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How Charles & Co transformed a historic Amsterdam canal house
Vicky Charles, co-founder of Charles & Co, speaks to Cultural Union about her studio’s recent renovation of a historic Amsterdam canal house, which features in our book Townhouse.
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A Maldives hotel is engaging new audiences through art and culture
With creative retreats and an artist-in-residence programme, Finolhu in the Maldives is leading a shift towards a new traveller demographic.
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5 unmissable highlights from Design Shanghai 2026
The 13th edition of Asia’s pre-eminent design showcase returned to Shanghai with a dazzling exploration of the future of design.
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Inside 2026’s most anticipated design-driven hotel openings
From a landmark restoration in Cartagena to a historic estate in Saint-Tropez, there’s plenty to look forward to in 2026
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L’Atelier Five founder Saina Attaoui on the future of experiential design
With their artistic and genre-defying work for clients such as Dior, Hermès and Louis Vuitton, L’Atelier Five are redefining the possibilities of experiential design.
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How leading designers are bringing residential design into the workplace
For leading design studios Charles & Co, Ash, and Elicyon, the future of the workspace is looking distinctly residential.
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Miami Art & Design Week 2025 was a quieter and more refined affair
This year’s edition of the ever-established city-wide happening shed showy spectacle for more substantive exhibitions, installations, and launches.
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Step inside Laura Hammett’s refined vision for contemporary living
Laura Hammett talks about the role of harmony and authenticity in her studio’s global portfolio of interior architecture and design projects.
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5 must-see exhibits to look out for at Downtown Design Dubai
As Downtown Design returns to Dubai Design District, we speak to the fair’s director, Mette Degn-Christensen.
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How Rebecca Hughes designs homes as creative expressions
A new generation of clients is switching on to the London-based interior designer’s sophisticated yet unpretentious approach
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The must-see design stars of Monaco Yacht Show 2025
The essential superyacht designs, launches and concepts from the world’s most prestigious yacht show.
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David Collins Studio at 40: 10 projects that changed the design world
As David Collins Studio turns 40, we speak to CEO Iain Watson and Chief Creative Officer Simon Rawlings about their four decades of era-defining work.
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How Philippa Thorp built a global design legacy
As the design company Thorp reaches its 40th anniversary, its founder Philippa Thorp reflects on four decades of creativity and global growth.
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The best design-led luxury hotel openings of 2025
From Italian palaces to Cyclades hideaways, 2025’s hospitality scene is a masterclass in design.
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Fusing design and delivery: the soulful interiors of Own London
Own London is a new breed of property company that integrates interior design, architecture and construction. The company’s founder, Alex Labridis, explains the myriad advantages of fusing creativity and execution.