Living Etc

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FROM THE EDITOR

Living Etc

News & views • THE DESIGNS, PEOPLE AND LOOKS WE LOVE – FROM SHEER FABRICS AND OUTDOOR FURNITURE TO THE NEW NAMES CAUSING EXCITEMENT

Voyage of discovery • On our editor’s trip to Maison&Objet in Paris, he found so many design brands he didn’t know – and returned with new suggestions for a more energised take on decor

Even further ahead of the curve • Rounded silhouettes are absolutely staying for 2025 – but they’re far smarter now

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Turn it on and off again • Designer Lee Broom’s new lighting collaboration looks like an installation when not lit – and an awe-inspiring work of art when it is

Leader of the pack • The abstract form of Edra’s Pack sofa makes it so much fun to style – here’s how we’d do it

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The rebels with an uplifting cause • In the work of Miami-based studio Moniomi Design there is a sense that it is always cocktail hour somewhere, that good times are just waiting to be had

Filtering the softest of glows • Used as curtains, blinds or room dividers, these floaty designs can add lightness and even a subtle wash of colour

To boldly go back to the past • Each month we look at the story of a favourite piece – this issue, designers Bernhardt&Vella reflect on their Ginza sofa for Calligaris

The mood of the summer starts now • Outdoor furniture is finally getting the attention it deserves, marking a renewed focus on a relaxed way of living, entertaining and being

Dark romance • Embrace your Gothic side with this season’s moody and magnificent take on florals, frills, lace and rich colour

The designer who’s always best in show • Studiopepe’s launches at Milan Design Week set the tone for trends – co-founder Arianna Lelli Mami tells our executive editor Pip Rich what to expect

Houses • THERE’S LOTS TO ADMIRE IN THIS MONTH’S MIX – THINK ELEGANT PARISIAN PAD AND COOL AMSTERDAM APARTMENT

MODERN history • Past meets present in this restored 1780s townhouse, which shines a light on both Dublin’s architectural heritage and vibrant design scene

ACROSS THE DIVIDE • Superstar designer Patricia Urquiola used furniture to zone this Milanese apartment, creating a space where the focus is on togetherness

One and only • Everything is bespoke in this luxurious Parisian apartment, perfectly crafted by Olga Ashby to suit the owner’s lifestyle

New age • The renovation of this Victorian semi in London was all about bringing a fresh approach to the British style vernacular – and what a success it’s been

Fashion show • Home to the founder of a cult accessories label, this apartment was always going to be super stylish

Out of the ORDINARY • A modern and glamorous aesthetic is responsible for the total transformation of this once-plain pad

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Decorating • THE COLOURS THAT SPARK JOY, THE DECORATIVE FLOURISHES GIVING KITCHENS PERSONALITY AND THE RISE OF CREATIVE TILING

Play it cool • Offering tantalising texture, light-reflecting glossiness and even punches of pattern, decorative tiles deserve a place in every room of the home

Colour decoded • Livingetc colour expert Amy Moorea Wong on a dining room that is the epitome of cool – and yet still feels like a warm hug

Heart and soul • Designers are prioritising form as well as function in kitchens more than ever – and these schemes show just how characterful the heart of the home can...