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Inside Borrowed Earth Collaborative's Workshop — Where Spectacular Stone Surfaces Bring the Outdoors In
With artist and entrepreneur Ruchika Grover at its helm, the Los Angeles-based tile, panel, and brick producer turns walls into textural masterpieces, adding a touch of wilderness to interior decor
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Step Inside Nice's Hôtel du Couvent — The 17th-Century Stay Channeling the Timeless Charm of the French Riviera
Designed as a self-sustaining property, this bucolic retreat's sumptuous interiors, homegrown produce, and wellness focus will immerse you in the best of Mediterranean lifestyle
By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari Published
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Experts Are Calling These Fall Scents "The New Pumpkin Spice" — Here Are 3 Methods to Make a Room Smell Cozier This Fall
If you want your home to smell cozy and seasonal this fall, these are the scents you should be using
By Lilith Hudson Published
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Leonard Bessemer is the Burgeoning LA Furniture Maker Crafting Fancifully Playful Objects That Will Put a Smile on Your Face
From engineering and studio art to carpentry, the Objects for Objects founder's path might seem unconventional, but his cartoony works prove there are no rules in creativity — and that great furnishings can also be fun
By Gilda Bruno Published
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We Asked Trade Professionals What Home Maintenance Jobs to Do Before Fall — These are the 9 Non-Negotiable Tasks
Carrying out these maintenance tasks will prepare your home for the winter months, and these small precautions could save you a hefty bill further down the line
By Lilith Hudson Published
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An Ode to Her Lebanese Roots, Danya Ahmed's Hand-Sculpted Planters Unite Poetry and Brutalism
After relocating from Ohio to Lebanon in search of a "softer, natural existence", the artist found in cement plant vases an opportunity to connect with the environment around her
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Can't Leave Without — Design Duo Michael Yarinsky and Kelley Perumbeti Pick Their Most Treasured Objects for a Life on the Go
Based between Brooklyn and San Francisco, the Office of Tangible Space co-founders carry their reinvigorating view of design with them on their travels
By Gilda Bruno Published
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The "Oyster Plate" is the Victorian-Era Decor We're Now Spotting at the Coolest Dinner Parties
We talk to ceramicists about the viral rise of these specialized serving platters, and why snack plates might just be the next big thing in home entertaining
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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New York Ceramicist Danny Kaplan is Pushing the Craft in New, and Unexpected, Directions
Drawing on centuries-spanning, intercontinental inspirations, the French-American furniture maker creates elegantly designed items that marry function with form
By Gilda Bruno Published
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The 8 Secrets of Hotel Design — How Designers Turn Rooms Into Vacations You'll Never Forget
If crafted ingeniously, hotels can be as much of a discovery as the towns and cities they reside in. But what makes a vacation stay truly unmissable? Our experts weigh in
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Meet Carmen Nash — The Designer Infusing Storytelling Into "Emotional Objects That Are Cherished and Loved"
The African-American artist and Loft and Thought curator stepped into the design world as a vintage furniture reseller — today she weaves the folklore, heritage, and spirituality of her southern background into products that amplify her experiences
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Great Taste — Kinkally's Cinematic Interiors Bring "the Theater of Food" to London's Fitzrovia
Inspired by the liminal essence of the Caucasus Mountains, founder Diana Militski conceived the gastronomic hotspot as a journey through the senses
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Hidden Trails — Interior Architect Hugo Toro's Insider Guide to Exploring Paris
The Franco-Mexican burgeoning talent shares his curated itinerary to the City of Light
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Hidden Trails — Designer Chloé Nègre's Insider Guide to Exploring Paris
The founder of the eponymous Parisian architecture and interior design studio shares her curated itinerary to the City of Light
By Gilda Bruno Published
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This Dinnerware Trend Is Cropping up All Over Celebrity Tablescapes This Summer (And We ID'ed Gwyneth Paltrow’s Exact Plates)
The classic choice of tableware feels perfect for the final hazy days of summer, transporting you to the Mediterranean coastline
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Can't Leave Without — Multidisciplinary Designer Alex Proba Shares Her Whimsically Beautiful Travel Essentials
The StudioPROBA founder's holiday picks echo her fantastical celebration of color, texture, and form while endorsing the genius of leading fashion trailblazers
By Gilda Bruno Published
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This IKEA Hack Strips the HEMNES and Turns it Into a Textured, Organic Modern-Inspired Dresser
The classic flatpack is nearly unrecognizable with this new stripped-down look
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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The 8 Secrets of Good Restaurant Design — How Designers Make Dining Out Feel Magical
Aesthetically pleasing spaces might make a good first impression on restaurant-goers, but nailing an eatery's design requires more than striking finishes
By Gilda Bruno Published
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The 10 Art and Design Exhibitions in New York That Our Culture Editor Thinks You Should See Right Now
From outdoor temporary installations to collector-worth art furniture presentations, here are the New York shows you shouldn't miss this month
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Stanley Tucci's "Cookbook Corner" Makes Us Want to Swap Our Coffee Table Tomes for Artful Recipe Books
The actor is also the author of two cookbooks, and his fresh take on coffee table book styling is so on-brand
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Setting Up Shop — Spazio Leone is the London Showroom Rekindling the Legacy of Cult Design Masters
More than a gallery, vintage furniture and art dealer Gennaro Leone's Hackney Downs space nurtures community, creative exchange, and inspiration
By Gilda Bruno Published
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This Clever $11 Hack Lets You Refill Your Coffee Pods so You Can Put Custom Roasts in Your Machine
If you're bored by what's on offer from your pod coffee maker, try this trick to personalize it a more premium coffee experience
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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The 10 Most Beautiful Restaurants in Paris for Design Lovers
An Art Nouveau paradise, the French capital boasts its fair share of modernly designed restaurants too, all of which bursting with character
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Hidden Trails — PINTO Co-Artistic Director Pietro Scaglione's Insider Guide to Exploring Paris
The designer at the helm of the storied French design house shares his curated itinerary to the City of Light
By Gilda Bruno Published
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9 Slow Living Vacation Destinations You Should Know Right Now, Picked by Livingetc's Editors
From bucolic French monasteries turned contemporary havens to off-grid cabins embodying the soul of Americana, here are 9 places our editors love
By Gilda Bruno Published
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I Stayed at Artist Daniel Arsham’s Wisconsin Cabin — Its Interiors Are a Masterclass in Balancing Modern With Cozy
The artist and designer joined forces with Kohler on bookable residence that blends bucolic charm with cosmopolitan sensibilities
By Julia Demer Published
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In New England, Architects and Designers are Going Back to the Future
From seasoned industry leaders to rising promises, a community of trailblazers is uniting in support of the region's diverse design and architectural heritage to answer one question: what's next?
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Can't Leave Without — What Emerging Designer Abreham Brioschi Never Forgets to Pack Before a Vacation
The rising talent's suitcase reflects the dynamic nature of his creations, poised between the vivid cultural legacy of Ethiopia and the impressions of his native Italy
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Great Taste — Paris' New Atmospheric Mexican Restaurant Tio Offers a Modern Take on Latin American Style
In Paris' 8th arrondissement, the new food destination pairs designer Sophie Lacroix's craftsmanship-led, sophisticated aesthetic with a warmly suffused ambiance and equally beautiful food
By Gilda Bruno Published