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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
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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
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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
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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
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Away Just Launched a 'The White Lotus' Collection That Will Immerse You in the Series' Paradisiac New Setting From Only $55
Inspired by the HBO phenomenon's anticipated third season, the collaboration packs the vibrancy of Thailand into nine lavish travel buys
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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
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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
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At This New Beverly Hills Members-Only Club, Old Hollywood Glamour Gets a High Tech-Meets-Gatsby Revamp
Sleek brass detailing, timeless terrazzo floors, and marble-drenched dining rooms: meet Gravitas, the tech-aided haven for bon vivants who want it all
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I Cover Art and Culture for a Living — These Are the 12 Most Inspiring Events to Tick Off Your Bucket List This Year
From the most anticipated biennials to leading art and photography festivals, get your finger on the creative pulse around the globe with our edit of unmissable happenings
By Gilda Bruno Published
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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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I'm a Sucker for Retro Japanese Stationery — These 6 Iconic Brands Put Nippon's Cool-Kid Minimalism at Your Fingertips
From the 1900s-founded Kokuyo to the global success of MUJI, up your office aesthetic with our design-focused roundup of the best Japanese stationery
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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
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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