Phoebe Frangoul
Phoebe Frangoul, ELLE Decoration’s Features & Spaces Editor, loves nothing more than to seek out the most interesting global interiors and delve into design’s biggest trends.
Inside the Hampstead home that’s a feat of engineering
Designed by architectural studio MATA, what was originally a rental project turned into a new home for their client
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Revisit history’s sexiest retail destinations as we explore why design can make us shop until we drop
From Biba to Colette and Sex, these are the stores that defined their times
This serene chalet in Klosters offers a contemporary take on Alpine style
Tollgard Studio balanced a desire for clean lines and modern design with thoughtful nods to tradition
Inside the Australian house designed for horses and humans alike
Everyone is accommodated in supreme comfort in this stylishly versatile stable by Cadence & Co
Give the gift of inspiration this Christmas with our pick of the best design books of 2025
Celebrating the creativity of Tadao Ando, Sally Mann, Alison Roman and more, our edit will see you through winter and beyond
Interior designer Charu Gandhi on the jewellery that tells a story of love and resilience
The Elicyon founder tells the very personal story of her family’s most treasured possessions
Interior designer Greg Natale takes us on a tour of his New York project
The Australian designer discovered a new obsession with Italian marble while creating this jewel box of a home
The cultural loves of Martin Parr
The legendary photographer shared the books, films and places that have shaped his world view
A remarkable home in the last of London’s ‘big three’ power stations to go residential
Interior design studio Angel O'Donnell steered clear of ‘industrial chic’ clichés to create a warm, characterful interior
From empty nest to party house: this Toronto townhouse is designed for a new chapter of life
In the hands of Sam Sacks, a family home is reinvented to be versatile and chic enough for its next era
How to break the clichés around chalet interiors according to the architects and designer behind this Aspen home
With its façade boldly turned towards the mountains, the family home by Lake Flato and Collarte Interiors takes a more timeless approach
Aerin Lauder shares the cultural influences that define her style
The founder of beauty firm Aerin shares words of wisdom from her grandmother, beauty titan Estée Lauder
Acclaimed architect Jeanne Gang designs a decanter for the world’s oldest single malt scotch whisky
The ‘Artistry in Oak’ design marks the release of the oldest single malt Scotch ever bottled – Gordon & MacPhail 85 Years Old from Glenlivet Distillery
The best crackers to help Christmas 2025 go off with a bang
Tired of tacky toys that get ditched after the meal? These designer crackers offer treats you and your family will love and keep
Isla Fisher’s London home is a reflection of a new chapter in her life
The actress and author asked the team at Soho Home to turn her London townhouse into a stylish safe haven
UK manufacturers are facing big challenges, but these design firms show how Britain can still make it
Taxes, tariffs, energy costs, climate crisis… there’s a lot to overcome, but these brands see the positives
Inside a Holland Park townhouse where elegance is balanced by informality
Albion Nord designed a soulful interior fit for modern family life for this grand villa
How this London townhouse became reunited with its mews
This Georgian home has been masterfully reconfigured, thanks to the inspired approach of a future-focused firm with a reverence for the past
Christian Bense makes his mark in Mayfair with an apartment at 60 Curzon
In the restored art deco building the interior designer created a pair of homes that feel as if they have evolved over time
Punchy colour infuses this new-build London apartment with plenty of personality
Studio Ashby lets the skyline do the talking in this high-rise home with interiors inspired by the cityscape’s palette
Legendary composer Max Richter shares the culture that shaped him
From Kraftwerk to Rothko via James Joyce, his references are as varied as his work
Linda Boronkay tells the story of her treasured possession
An opulent sconce speaks to a love of hunting for vintage jewels, born in the interior designer’s childhood
This serene San Francisco home has a dash of British punk
Designed by Anu Jain of Atelier Oleana, bold colours and quieter moments reflect the contrasting tastes of its two owners
22 of the hottest decorating ideas for hallways
Make your home’s entrance a destination in its own right with murals, wallpaper, decorative flooring and more…
Venetian blinds are cool again. This is why it’s time to fall back in love with an 80s design classic
An essential part of every 1980s interior, Venetian blinds are being reclaimed by contemporary designers to add drama
28 of the best coffee tables to buy right now
From mid-century design classics to colourful contemporary options, we picked the best tables to place in your living room
The treasured object of artist and designer Paul Cocksedge has shifted from sorrow to joy
His ‘What Nelson Sees’ installation for LDF is no longer on show in Trafalgar Square, but this piece tells us just as much about the artist and designer’s viewpoint
A Victorian townhouse in east London transformed with a touch of Parisian flair
Bespoke plasterwork and ‘nothing too ornate or precious’ are just some of the ingredients that make this home by Penrose Tilbury sing
This Upper East Side apartment has a distinctly Scandinavian flavour
The only way this home’s owners could handle living on Park Avenue was by getting Commune Design and Elizabeth Roberts Architects to look to Sweden for interiors inspiration
Inside the home of David Collins Studio co-founder Iain Watson
On the award-winning interior design studio’s 40th anniversary, we explore the Notting Hill house of its CEO and co-founder
Everything you need to see at London Design Festival 2025
Between 13-21 September, the capital comes alive with creativity and experimentation, as exhibitions, installations, talks and workshops take over its streets and fill its venues. If you want to know where British design is headed next, read on…
Keen to buy British for your home? These are the brands making in the UK…
From sofas to ceramics, mattresses and lighting, these home-grown design brands are keeping craft alive today