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Vacationing With These 6 Airbnb Alternatives Is Like "Entering an Interiors Magazine" — We're in for the Trip
If your usual short-term rental platform isn't satisfying your design urges, these other options will have you immersed in awe-inspiring décor
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Are Hotels and Private Members' Clubs the New Museums? Meet the Curators Behind Hospitality's Art-Fueled Renaissance
Boutique hotels and members-only clubs are shaking up the arts infrastructure through gallery-worthy collections where culture, activism, and community thrive
By Gilda Bruno Published
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"Calmcations" Are Trending, and These Spas Offer a Hypnotically Beautiful Antidote to Everyday Tension
Make the most of your time off with our interiors-led guide to the most beautiful luxury spas in the world
By Gilda Bruno Published
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The World's Best Design Hotels — Picked, Experienced, Loved, and Reviewed by Livingetc's Editors
Breathtaking tropical modernism idylls, "One Thousand and One Nights"-style palaces, and lavish country houses turned contemporary décor havens — here's our edit of the best design hotels in the world
By Gilda Bruno Last updated
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I'm an Art and Design-Obsessed Lifestyle Editor — These Are the 9 Best Independent Concept Stores in Rome That I Lost Myself in
A new wave of interdisciplinary retail spaces is transforming the Eternal City into an avant-garde destination for décor, fashion, and crafty collector finds, alongside its storied institutions
By Gilda Bruno Published
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5 Orient Express-Inspired Luxury Train Journeys — Your One-Way Ticket to Design Escapism in 2025
Whether whizzing through the Andes on toward the former Inca Empire or unveiling the hidden gems of the Silk Road's trade routes, no second is wasted aboard these luxury train rides
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Livingetc's Travel Trends 2025 Report, Revealed: Where, Why, and How to Satiate Your Wanderlust, According to Experts
From the best places to travel in 2025 to the chicest, and most inspiring ways to see the world this year, get moving with our guide for design-conscious globetrotters
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Hidden Trails — Legendary Art and Design Dealer Nina Yashar's Insider Guide to Exploring Milan
The Nilufar gallery founder shares her curated itinerary to the Italian design capital
By Gilda Bruno Published
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The Best Paris Concept Stores Are Your "One-Stop" Shops for Imaginative Design and Inspiration — Here Are 7 We Love
From out-there lifestyle and fashion curations to classic perfumeries, take the City of Light home with you with our edit
By Gilda Bruno Published
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This Art and Textiles-Filled Rome Luxury Hotel Proves Fantastical Maximalist Interiors Can Be as Chic and Timeless, Too
A tapestry of fabrics, artworks, and collectibles by celebrated French interior designer Laura Gonzalez, Casa Monti Roma is the home for free-spirited wanderers where the Eternal City's past comes to life
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Your Design-Led Guide to the Best Cafés in Rome — 7 Local-Approved Addresses for a Multisensory Feast
Playfully blending vintage, mid-century, and contemporary interiors, these Roman coffee shops are the perfect antidote to travel fatigue, and a true joy to look at
By Gilda Bruno Published
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The Coolest Luggage Tags — 6 Beautiful Buys Stylish Jetsetters Won't Travel Without
These are the best-looking luggage tags, guaranteed to turn heads at baggage claim
By Gilda Bruno Published
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An Oscar-Winning Director Has Given This Rome Luxury Hotel a Kaleidoscopic Makeover
A legendary 16th-century palazzo has been transformed into a technicolored, retro-futuristic utopia by the imaginative eye of one of Hollywood's most-talked-about authors, Challengers' Luca Guadagnino
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Your Essential Guide to the Best Paris Cafés — 7 Unmissable Coffee Stops Serving Interior Inspiration
Afternoon breaks have never looked better than at the best coffee shops in Paris, where the hottest design trends take center stage
By Gilda Bruno Published
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The Best Carry-On Luggage for the Design-Conscious Traveler — So You Can Roll into the Holidays in Style
Whether you're looking for minimalist or instantly recognizable suitcases, we've rounded up our favorite hand luggage options for a stylish and comfortable trip
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Hôtel Dalila is the New "Petite" Montmartre Stay Bringing Parisian Bohemia to Life — I Checked In
Opened in September in the 18th arrondissement, this quirkily decorated Paris hotel lived up to my arty fantasy of the city, despite its modest spaces
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Step Into Your Own "Roman Holiday" With Our Cinematic Edit of the Best Rome Hotels
The Eternal City's most sumptuous boutique hotels reveal a world of intricately layered interiors that feel like a portal to another dimension. Here are 10 to get lost into this year
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Joyful, Retro-Inspired "Maximalism" is Making a Splash at the Best Paris Hotels, and It's Got Us Obsessed
From under-the-radar palatial chateaux immersed in the greenery of Montmartre to petite retreats imbued with the spirit of the city's bohemia, these are the Parisian stays we're dreaming of now
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Our Go-to Packing List for Design-Led Globetrotters — 12 Sophisticated Travel Essentials to Wander in Style
Up your journey with the Livingetc's traveler edit, bringing you only the most elevated luggage options and accessories for the adventurous design lover
By Gilda Bruno Published
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A Trailblazing "Residential" Gallery, David Alhadeff's Hollywood Home Is an Ever-Evolving Canvas
The Future Perfect founder talks the beginnings of his intimate, three-location contemporary design project, "living with art" in his LA house, and the forever-becoming essence of his ambitious talent incubator platform
By Gilda Bruno Published
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I'm a Travel Editor — These Are the Coffee Table Books to Gift to Loved Ones With Wanderlust
Forget ordinary destination guides: our curated edit of volumes for design-minded travelers brings you unexpected stories from across the world, told from fresh, captivating perspectives
By Gilda Bruno Published
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The Best Hotels in Miami — For Stays That Embrace the City's Culture and Design Heritage
The best hotels in Miami blend Art Deco and Cuban to become some of the most vibrant beach clubs in the world
By Gilda Bruno Last updated
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This Iconic Byron Bay Hotel's New 10-Suite Guesthouse Is a Paradise for Laidback Design Lovers
Designer Tamsin Johnson has crafted a masterful balance between playful, spirited design and mature elegance at Raes Hotel and Guesthouses on Wategos beach
By Marina Rabin Published
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The Best Los Angeles Hotels for a Design-Led Escape — 10 Bold Stays You Can't Miss Out on This Year
From freshly revamped motels embodying the spirit of Americana to oceanfront, contemporary interior paradises with unexpected Mediterranean flair, these are the luxury hotels in Los Angeles we're dreaming of right now
By Gilda Bruno Published
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The Best London Hotels for Interiors Enthusiasts — 10 Bucket List-Worthy Hotspots for an Elevated Stay
From Soho to Bromley and anything in between, these are the top hotels in London design-minded travelers should book right now
By Gilda Bruno Published
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The Best Cafés in London — The Ultimate Design-Led Guide to Coffee and Pastries in the Capital
From Mayfair and Fitzrovia to Hornsey Road, these are the locations coupling standout drinks and baked goods with equally impressive interiors
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Can't Leave Without — Cult Homeware Designer Ellen Van Dusen's Joyful Travel Edit Will Want to Make You Book Your Next Trip
The Brooklyn-based color and pattern enthusiast has made the home a happier place with her mesmerizing designs, but traveling will be just as lively and lighthearted if you stick to her packing advice
By Gilda Bruno Published
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5 Wellness Lessons I Am Taking Home From The Tawny, The Luxe British Countryside Retreat Where Great Sleep is Top of the Agenda
Disconnecting from the city can be hard if its frenetic rhythm is ingrained in our routine, but slowing down can make us appreciate things we would have otherwise barely seen
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Can't Leave Without — How Designer Simone Brewster's Travel Bag Masters the Art of Style and Self-Care
Elegance and wellness are equally important for the multidisciplinary artist who cultivates both, even when far from home, thanks to these 8 items
By Gilda Bruno Published