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Mood of the month
To coincide with Tate Modern’s upcoming exhibition ‘Expressionists: Kandinsky, Münter And The Blue Rider’ (25 April-20 October), we’re shining a light on the momentous 20th-century art movement by bringing together interiors, homeware and decorating projects injected with the same abstract, polychromatic emotion
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Outside chances
Okay, we know it seems a little premature to be talking outdoor furniture, but there is method to our madness. Not only is there a glimmer of sunshine on the horizon and a scent of spring in the air, but we’ve worked out that those in the know get in super-early when it comes to kitting out their gardens, terraces and poolsides. Wait for Easter and bank hols to pass and things will already be selling out, so the time to act is now. Here’s our preview of the pieces set to raise temperatures…
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Luc Goidadin
Smythson’s creative director on the fantastical crockery candelabra that adds magic to his Somerset home
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Pouffes & footstools
These two functional pieces of furniture have a shared mission: to elevate your comfort levels. Today’s most exciting offerings encompass the decorative, the modular and even Y2K-inspired shine. Think of these living-room essentials as a visual pick-me-up
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Miles Aldridge
Photographer and artist Miles Aldridge reveals his favourite music and films, what he´s reading and the best hotel room he has ever stayed in.
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Jake Garfield
London Original Print Fair director Helen Rosslyn on the printmaker to look out for at this year’s event
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Space House
The iconic corncob-shaped block is about to embark on a new future as one of the UK’s most eco-friendly listed buildings
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Morrisstudio
Tom Morriss on why he started to do interior design rather than just writing about it, and how to bring his ideas into your home.
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Dates for your design diary…
April is set to be a blockbuster month, especially for cultural enthusiasts, with a number of dazzling exhibitions both in the capital and beyond
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The greatest showman
One of couture’s biggest names has come together with one of Britain’s boldest heritage brands to create a collection of fabrics and wallcoverings full of drama and theatricality
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Elitis
For sumptuous fabrics in dazzlingly colourful designs, this inventive French brand is leading the field
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Studio Rens
The world of this Dutch tile brand is all sunny colours, shiny finishes and a sustainable approach to materials
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Manufacture Prelle
Lyon’s last remaining family-run silk company is finding innovative ways to weave new life into its age-old textiles
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Moiré
Author and cultural historian Kassia St Clair explores the history of this decadent rippling silk and why it continues to dominate fashion runways and homes
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Sheer delight
Sunnier spring days call for diaphanous fabrics, and this year we are seeing more intriguing ways to use them than ever before. Add colour or pattern to dial up the impact
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New-season sheers to love
Searching for innovative, contemporary takes on the window treatment of the moment? Look no further…
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The threads that bind
To mark International Women’s Day (8 March), we speak to three leaders of the British decorating scene about the creatives who inspire them, and reveal their female stars of the future
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Get ready for London Design Week 2024
From 11-15 March, Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour is the place to track down the hottest decorating looks for spring/summer
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Decorate ARTFULLY
This season’s fabric and wallpaper launches offer a chance to explore pattern, lucid colour, extreme texture and even ditsy prints in ways that turn your home into a liveable masterpiece
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THE NEW NORMAL
Design studio Masquespacio’s fearless founders may think the transformation of their historic Valencian home and studio is a step towards conventionality, but there’s nothing standard about this renovation
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Make a little birdhouse IN YOUR SOUL
This cosy home in Notting Hill designed by Rachel Chudley is somewhere for its lucky owner to perch when he’s in town
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BAROQUE AND ROLL
Francis Sultana’s 16th-century haven in Valletta brings the designer back to his Maltese roots, but with a contemporary twist guaranteed to keep the city’s cognoscenti on their toes
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EARNING THEIR STRIPES
Decorated in an irreverent pop-art style, this historic Neapolitan apartment transformed by one creative couple fizzes with energy
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Urban rewilding
William Morris prints and a wildflower mural bring a breath of fresh air to this family home, reimagined with the lightest of touches by Studio Duggan
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The happy house remix
When two electronic-music devotees began a redesign of this apartment in Rome, they decided to turn up the volume on colour and creativity
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Every issue of ELLE Decoration is packed full of inspiration, information and ideas, with a mix of styles, products and price points that will help you make your home as stylish as your wardrobe
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ELLE DECORATION KITCHENS
The ultimate guide to cutting-edge kitchens
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Seriously dishy
Beautiful and sustainable kitchen-cupboard essentials to turn chores into moments of luxury
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Keep it professional
Whether you’re looking for chef-grade appliances or technology that will help you to fake Michelin-quality skills, these are the best new launches
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The melting pot (and pans)
More than just a cookware brand, Our Place is on a mission to make the kitchen toxin-free and culturally inclusive. We met its co-founder Shiza Shahid to hear her recipe for success
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The rise of the tiny kitchen
Is the heart of the home shrinking? Top designers discuss the changing tastes and needs of cooks, and why bigger doesn’t always mean better…
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The anarchist’s kitchen
Championing those who (whisper it) don’t actually cook very much (or ever, really), Eva Wiseman offers some alternative uses for everyday kitchen appliances
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Pantry perfection
This most functional of spaces is topping kitchen wish lists. Perhaps it’s the Instagram-driven envy of seeing other people’s shelves and drawers of aesthetically arranged cans and bottles, or just the desire to be ready for any culinary eventuality, but there’s something irresistible about a pantry. Here, we look at options to suit every home, and how to select your style…
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The timeless ingredients
Skilfully blending traditional and contemporary ideas, model Lauren Gold’s sophisticated kitchen is the epitome of quiet luxury
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The tell-tale heart
Graphic designer Simone Trum’s kitchen is the unconventional centre of her new-build home, with a design that embodies her family’s style
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Find your flavour
To be a tastemaker in the kitchen you need cookware that matches your culinary style – warming toasted spices, sugary treats, salsa-inspired pieces with a chilli kick or classic salt and pepper?
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Kitchen creativity
As with loved family recipes, the ingredients that make up the perfect setting for culinary endeavours are deeply personal. A sprinkling of metallics? A dash of texture? Some spicy colour choices? Consider the following spaces as serving suggestions, to be tweaked to your tastes
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April 1998
The past teaches us about the future, so we’ve delved into the ELLE Decoration archives to find wisdoms that can be applied today…