Interiors
Historically, when Sicily’s lively volcanoes Etna and Stromboli erupted, craftsmen would channel off the flowing lava and mould it into pieces of furniture and sculpture. Now the tradition has somewhat fallen by the wayside, with the volcanic...
Interiors
British artist Sarah Lucas is perhaps not the first name you’d think of when commissioning someone to design a new furniture collection. Known for her cheeky sense of humour, visual puns and fondness for orifices (see 1997’s Chicken Knickers),...
Interiors
It's a week since we published Roderick and Claire Vos' decadent Moodworks showroom - the most common response we received from those who saw the pictures? "Those lights..." Yep, those lights. Dominating the grungey side of their two-faced design...
Interiors
Textile fans had better draw the curtains, unplug the phone and book themselves a bit of “me time” as we wander through the wondrously cushioned world of Elizabeth (Libs) Elliott. Stuffed with all the love of a handmade product, her quilts and...
Interiors
What to do with your windows a lift can be a bit of a conundrum. Curtains don't always fit with the look of your room – and they aren't always a practical solution – but leaving your windows naked can leave you feeling exposed! As well as...
Interiors
Flexibility is the key to Coletiva, a collection of furniture from Brazilian creative Maurício Arruda which puts the user in control. Three main units comprise Coletiva: a chair/workstation, a bench/coffee table and a screen/clothes hanger. Exactly...
Lifestyle
If you think the best ideas are the simplest you are going to love the Sine Collection, a collaboration between Kyuhyung Cho and Erik Olovsson from Sweden - the home of simplicity in furniture. The pair are graphic designers at heart (remember...
Interiors
As biting winds whip across the wintery lands of the northern hemisphere, warm the cockles of your heart with Oáza, a furniture collection from Czech designer Klára Šumová evoking all the lushness of a desert oasis after which it is named -...
Lifestyle
According to Colin Farrell, he had a lengthy romantic (but unconsummated) fling with Elizabeth Taylor in the years leading up to her death, which is the kind of revelation you can do without learning about over the morning cornflakes. Still,...
Interiors
You're probably thinking that this guy looks as though he's drawing on tables with a permanent marker, and you'd be correct, but it's OK, the guy is Alain Gilles and they are his tables, in a manner of speaking. Gilles designed the Collage Tables...
Lifestyle
A few days ago the results of a survey were revealed suggesting that one in five UK workers has fallen asleep at work. I'd wager that's markedly lower than the We Heart average, and who can blame today's overcooked workers for snatching a quick...
Interiors
Have you noticed how everyone suddenly seems to be an amateur photographer? Smartphone cameras are getting better all the time, even giving small compact cameras a run for their money, but that brilliant landscape captured on your summer holiday...
City Notes
“A masterclass in conceptuality,” a hotel that “takes you on a fuzzy trip of vague recollection,” and “a paradise of inimitable escapism.” That’s what we said about Port de Sóller’s impressive Bikini Island & Mountain Hotel three...
City Notes
Hidden in the quiet heart of rural Spain, La Torre del Visco Hotel offers unrivalled luxury and adventures walking in a shepherd’s footsteps across the ancient Aragonese landscape that once inspired Picasso… In the early 20th century,...
City Notes
The world’s first StandardX hotel has opened in Fitzroy, Melbourne, the offshoot of the renowned global The Standard hotels, officially touted as the brand’s “rebellious younger sibling” with an offering of “intuitive hospitality without...
Stuff Crush
See captivating, never-before-published photographs of 1970s and '80s USA cultural hotspots including New York City, San Francisco, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Miami Beach and more in Street Walker, a new publication from revered street photographer and...
Dispatches
Paintings have transcended their origins as the crown jewels of galleries and museums. Today, they hold a central place in homes worldwide, where they not only decorate but also communicate personal taste, style, and emotion. Whether chosen for...
Dispatches
When it comes to your child’s health, dental care is often the one that gets overlooked. After all, baby teeth fall out so why bother? But establishing good habits and visiting the dentist from an early age is crucial for your child’s health and...
Dispatches
When buying a used car, you need to know the car’s history. The last thing you want is to buy a car with hidden problems, whether it’s been in an accident, has outstanding finance or has been stolen. A full car history check can make or break...
Dispatches
Escape rooms are a popular team building activity, but they’re more than just an hour of fun. They create a high pressure environment where communication is key. Working together fast, sharing ideas and solving problems under time pressure shows...