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.

A Brisbane home gets a makeover worthy of its fashionable owners
The perfect balance of quiet elegance and relaxed living, this redesign is the work of Tigmi Design Studio

This home’s colour scheme is inspired by stained-glass windows
Rich, immersive hues highlight exquisite period details in this laid-back family bungalow by Parker Studio

Inside the Somerset home by Christian Bense that avoids rural cliches
At first glance, this cottage appears to conform to bucolic type, but look closer and a different pattern emerges

Step into the Milan apartment that’s an ever-changing showcase of great design
Inside Maria Vittoria Paggini’s home, time slows down amid bold design and joyful rebellion

Interior designer Christian Bense’s treasure reminds him of his roots
This sketch of his grandfather is testament to the power of art to make a home

Make a good first impression with our definitive doormat edit
From timeless classics to designs that make a bold statement, we rounded up the best options for a stylish front step

Designed by Studio McW, this London home shows the benefits of an open approach
The studio’s pragmatic, imaginative approach to arranging space means this Edwardian house is now filled with light

This Michigan home has been designed for all seasons (and all tastes)
Undaunted by extreme weather and homeowners with differing tastes, this Midwest home manages to keep everyone happy

The interiors of this Chelsea townhouse are a breath of fresh air
Interior design studio Covet Noir took a sensitive approach to the restoration of this historic building, making the most of every bit of space and creating a subtly tactile scheme

This elegant Parisian apartment is a true meeting of minds
Created in conversation between interior design studio After Bach and gallerist Thibaut Van den Bergh, this home is full of collectible art and furniture

Charlotte Kingsnorth on the souvenir from a wild night in Miami
The designer’s treasured possession is a surreal glass sculpture that reflects her approach to design

This Hampstead home is a modern tribute to the arts and crafts movement
Thoughtfully crafted pieces by modern British makers fill this elegant house by A New Day studio

Step into designer Róisín Lafferty’s theatrical world
The designer’s new gallery space in Dublin is more than a home for iconic pieces… it’s an immersive experience

Sharmadean Reid’s life in culture
From The Notorious BIG to the Barbican, the entrepreneur shares the music, movies, books and more that have shaped her life

Inside the Barcelona home where walls are a thing of the past
Skye Maunsell Studio and Jordi Veciana took an open-minded approach to this mid-century apartment, creating a relaxed, modern way of living

A jewel of mid-century Italian design gets a sympathetic makeover
In this 1950s Turin apartment, design duo Marcante-Testa shine a fresh light on the work of Italian architect Ada Bursi

Inside a Hubert Zandberg-designed Paris pied-à-terre
Packed with personality, this compact but characterful apartment makes the perfect base for a well-travelled art collector friends and family

The holiday home in Deia designed for year-round living
Designed for multi-generational celebrations, this Balearic home on a hillside makes the most of its spectacular setting

Take a seat with our pick of the best contemporary benches
Add a note of comfort to your entrance hall or update your dining room seating with one of these designs

Rich in history, the home of Dieter Vander Velpen and Patricia Goijens is a true reflection of their style
In this historic Antwerp townhouse, a conversation between dark and light, old and new and the intertwined tastes of its creative owners create a beautifully layered story

A family home inside a historic New York tower
Emily Del Bello Interiors created a warm, welcoming interior that is as stylish as it is kid-proof

Inside the colourful world of Solange Azagury-Partridge
The jeweller’s London home and stores are kaleidoscopic delights, just like her fantastical designs

Akram Khan: the record that awakened his sense of movement
We investigate the cultural influences of one of today’s most influential dance artists
Rio Kobayashi reveals the video game that unlocked his creativity
The winner of the Emerging Design Medal at London Design Festival 2025 has an unusual treasured item
Inside a Milanese home with a global outlook
1960s modernism meets chromatic references drawn from the East in an apartment by Icona Architetti Associati

Artist and designer Laila Gohar shares her cultural life
From her first memory of interior design to her favourite place in the world and much more…

Experimental Cocktail Club, an icon of London’s bar scene, gets a refresh
The interiors of the legendary bar have been given the Dorothée Meilichzon treatment and we’re here for it (and the martinis)

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