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I Picked the Best Milan Hotels for Design-Addicted Travelers — And Their Retro-Futuristic Interiors Are a Masterclass in Timeless Sophistication
Our Italian Lifestyle Editor rounds up the best boutique hotels in Milan for travelers who want to get a slice of its covetable, timeless flair
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Bethan Laura Wood — "I Want to Make Things That Reward and Uplift You the More Time You Spend With Them"
As her debut UK solo exhibition continues at London's Design Museum, the designer welcomes us into her hypnotic Hackney studio to talk her layered vision of craft, its power to bring joy, and spark conversation
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Can't Leave Without — Packing for Milan Design Week 2025 With Articolo Studios' Creative Director Nicci Kavals
As the Melbourne-based lighting and furniture studio returns to Salone del Mobile's Euroluce fair, its founder picks her ultimate travel must-haves
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Lita Marylebone Review — Mediterranean Radiance Gets a Tantalizing, Animated West End Makeover
Inspired by Southern Europe's traditional chateaux, the Michelin-starred London restaurant puts conviviality front and center through shareable plates and a dynamic, open-plan setting
By Gilda Bruno Published
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The Best Restaurants in London — 15 Reservations Every Interior Enthusiast Should Make This Year
Interiors and gastronomy lovers will want to note these down, as exceptional taste is on show at these buzzy eateries, in every possible sense
By Gilda Bruno Last updated
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Your Guide to Milan Design Week 2025 — Highlights, Chic Hangouts, and Secrets From the World's Leading Design Festival
With the anticipated Milanese event around the corner, we asked industry veterans to share tips and tricks to revel in it like a true insider, and picked ten standout projects to catch on the go
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Plates London Review — Nature-Inspired, Earthy Dishes and Interiors Put "Warmth" Back Into Michelin-Star Fine Dining
The first-ever vegan restaurant to win the prestigious accolade in the UK, this intimate eatery wows with its menu, and its design
By Gilda Bruno Published
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5 Day Trips From London for an Art and Design-Filled Break From the City — Thanks to a Painstaking Holiday Planner
Celebrate the return of spring with our Lifestyle Editor's curated itineraries to five inspiring destinations to explore 'out of town'
By Gilda Bruno Published
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The Best Hotels in London — 15 Elevated Stays, Ranked by Their Interiors, That Design Enthusiasts Should Visit in 2025
Get the most of your time in the capital city with our latest edit of the top London hotels for interiors obsessives
By Gilda Bruno Last updated
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Is Mayfair's The Cocochine the Inspired Restaurant Missing From Your Hotlist?
The brainchild of Hamiltons Gallery owner Tim Jefferies and chef Larry Jayasekara, this hidden-in-plain-sight dining spot elevates gastronomy to an art form — with a little help from its star-studded collection
By Gilda Bruno Published
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8 of the Best Private Members' Clubs in London That Pass the Design Vibe Check
These London private members' clubs aren't just a place to socialize and connect — they are a gateway to spellbinding interiors
By Gilda Bruno Published
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The Best Bars in London for Style-Obsessed Bon Vivants — Cocktail Hour Has Never Looked Better
From lavish subterranean speakeasies to vinyl-laden hangouts for analogue audiophiles, these are the London hotspots to head to for a cocktail to soak in design
By Gilda Bruno Published
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It's London Design Week — These Are the Talks From Interior Designers You Won't Want to Miss
With more than 130 showrooms participating in the British capital's five-day interiors celebration, it is hard to know where to start — so we've worked it all out for you
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Could 'The White Lotus' Decor Hold Clues to This Season's Finale? Production Designer Cristina Onori Shares Her Inside Look
Struggling to understand what's going on in the latest instalment of the hit HBO series? Here are some crucial details you might have missed
By Gilda Bruno Published
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10 Things to See at MATTER and SHAPE — The Buzzy, Parisian 'Design Salon' Propelling Creativity Forward
Hosted in the Jardin des Tuileries, the second edition of MATTER and SHAPE gathers 56 exhibitors and 43 partners in a boundary-pushing exploration of craftsmanship. Here's what we don't want you to miss
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Can't Leave Without — How Wellness Design Expert Madelynn Ringo Turns Every Trip Into an Opportunity for Self Care
"These seven travel essentials keep me grounded, inspired, and feeling my best along the way," reveals the Studio Ringo founder and creative director
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Hidden Trails — Studio Lugo Founder Doruk Kubilay's Insider Guide to Exploring Istanbul
The emerging interdisciplinary designer shares his curated itinerary to the Pearl of the Bosphorus
By Gilda Bruno Published
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The Best Ski Resort Hotels in Europe — 10 Stays to Know if You Think Inspiring Design Is a Non-Negotiable, Even on the Slopes
If you thought cozy interiors were enough to make a winter retreat booking-worthy, these mountain stays are about to change your perspective
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Can't Leave Without — Packing for a Snow Trip With Former Ski Racer and Interior Design Insider Kate O'Hara
The O'Hara Interiors CEO and Creative Director shares her absolute non-negotiables for a stylish winter break on the slopes
By Gilda Bruno Published
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The Best London Exhibitions — 10 Art and Design Shows on Our Culture Editor's Agenda This Spring
From anticipated photography retrospectives to electrifying surveys tracing the rise of British pop culture and avant-garde design installations, here's our curated cheat sheet to the latest London events
By Gilda Bruno Last updated
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I Found the World's Best Ski Hotels for Interiors-Driven Travelers — And if You Find Them Breathtaking, It's Not Just the Altitude
Get ready for spring with our curated guide to the most sophisticated and ingeniously designed winter getaways from across the globe
By Gilda Bruno Published
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This Bodrum Hotel's Spectacular 'Ritual Temple' Has Just Earned a Spot on Our Wellness Retreat Bucket List
At Mykonos hospitality group Scorpios' latest opening, "time slows, the senses heighten, and the boundaries between self, nature, and community dissolve"
By Gilda Bruno Published
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How Designer India Mahdavi Transformed a Former Post Office Into a 'Cinematic' New Arts Hub in Norway
Inaugurated in Trondheim last week, PoMo leverages the architect's fantastical understanding of interior design to envision a dynamic future for the city's modern and contemporary art scene
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Long Live Hotel Kitsch! Why America's Vintage Motels and "Fantasy Getaways" Are the Ultimate Stays for Hopeless Romantics
Whimsical, color-drenched destinations are experiencing a revival across the US, but their sudden comeback is driven by more than just nostalgia
By Gilda Bruno Published
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The Best Spas in the UK? Where Design Meets Wellness — These 10 Are Our Favorites
Lose yourself in the atmosphere of the best spas in England and beyond, each selected for their soothing and entrancing interiors
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Never Mind the Super Bowl — The 30 Best Things to Do in New Orleans Right Now, as Recommended by Local Culture Insiders
Make your stay in the Big Easy count with our curated guide to its most spirited hotspots, from historic boutique hotels to charming eateries and bars
By Gilda Bruno Published
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I'm a Modernist Design Geek — These 9 Desk Accessories Put an Unexpected Spin on Office Organization
Turn every working day into an inspiration session with our designer selection of cool desk accessories, blending artistry and functionality
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Hidden Trails — Glassware Disruptor Sophie Lou Jacobsen's Insider Guide to Exploring New York
The rising designer shares her curated itinerary to the City That Never Sleeps
By Gilda Bruno Published
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At This Three-in-One, Scenic New London Restaurant, Damien Hirst's Paintings Aren't the Only Masterpieces
Celebrated chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten's experimentation playground at The Emory's abc kitchens brings a slice of New York glamour to the capital and food so beautifully crafted it competes with the artwork
By Gilda Bruno Published