The Belgian architect, designer and collector never goes out of style
A visit to his Chelsea home, with geometric carpets, walls lined in alpaca wool and Cecil Beaton’s cerulean vase
In unexpected or punishing materials, these chairs subvert functionality to become sculptures
‘Grey plague’ is dividing communities, with proponents extolling its hard-wearing modernity and critics calling it aggressive, even dystopian
The second of two new concept stores combines culture, creativity… and candles
Release your inner globetrotter with designs reflecting destinations from Istanbul to Japan
Watch islands, beauty pantries and magic mirrors — dressing rooms have become more than just a place to keep one’s clothes
The London shop has championed resolutely modern designs for 60 years. Now, for its next chapter . . .
Not every basement is ideal for storing wine so you’ll need to do your homework — and you may find there are other more convenient ways to stash your favourite tipple
Hallways and stairs are easily overlooked, but even simple floor coverings can add colour and excitement
Inside a temple to Thai textiles and crafts
Sculptor Katharina Kaminski is exploring her intersex identity with her candlemaker partner Rodrigo Garcia
Chairs, rugs and placemats that will recharge your decor
From door knockers to dado rails, the Architectural Study Collection has more than 7,000 items gathered from London buildings — and it is opening for public tours this year
Swedish interiors expert Frida Ramstedt helps resolve design dilemmas without the need to start afresh
19 ways to spread a little toile de jouy
The annual Salone del Mobile is a vast display of slick superfluousness but at its heart is a deep regard for tradition and craftsmanship
With the right approach it’s possible to respect a home’s historical features while introducing modern furnishings
Maybourne’s latest addition is everything a London hotel isn’t. And it’s all the better for it
When Lord and Lady Barnard became custodians of the ancestral seat in 2016, they inherited a fairytale – and a project in urgent need of help
Whether repairing antiques for a museum or refashioning a discarded piece yourself, there’s a story to be found in the stuffing
Colour is used by architects and designers for many reasons but can the psychology behind it help you sort out your own interior dilemmas?
Save the date with more than just a card
The Italian design extravaganza is under way. What are the talking points?
‘I felt tired of a particular dark, brooding portrait, and my mood lifted after I replaced it with a brighter still life’
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