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.
Explore a restored Los Angeles house with ‘a quiet soul’
A sensitive restoration by Ome Dezin imbues this 1950s home in the Hollywood Hills with a quiet poetry
This north London house is a joyful sanctuary for its new owners
Studio Duggan’s use of colour allowed this home for empty nesters to become a space that encourages their flock to return
Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour’s Claire German shares her love of china
The CEO’s collection is vast, but these are treasures that are there to be used
‘The starting point was the landscape’: behind the design of an idyllic Marseille home
Interior architect Sandrine Sarah Faivre shares the secrets behind modern coastal design
Tour a Melbourne apartment that’s on top of the world
This apartment in an iconic tower now feels like a sexy hotel suite, but it’s the spectacular skyline that really steals the show
This bedroom makeover took inspiration from luxurious boutique hotels
Susan Chesney Interiors transformed a series of rooms to make them feel like a cosseting escape for the owners
This ‘house within a house’ is a feat of modern craftsmanship
Designed by Studio Hagen Hall, this Victorian home’s redesign was all about the bespoke joinery
Marco Campardo on his treasured collection of fishing lures
The London-based designer finds the meditative art of fishing gives him the perfect way to approach his work
No pattern, no stripes: the design rules of a bold London home
Owl Design’s considered use of colour transformed this Victorian villa into a playfully perfect home for an art-loving family
Behind the design of Raw Edges’ new collaboration with Louis Vuitton
The founders of the London-based studio share their experience of working with the luxury French fashion house
File Under Pop founder Yaa Akuamoa’s Copenhagen home makes the most of its unique setting
Surrounded by water and light on an island in the centre of the city, and featuring a Garde Hvalsøe kitchen from her studio, this house is a lesson in the value of craft
The buttoned-up façade of this Victorian townhouse conceals an eccentric explosion of colour
The interior design by Rachel Chudley includes unexpected pattern and joy at every turn
We asked paint experts to share colours that never go out of fashion
Industry insiders from our favourite paint brands reveal the history (and enduring appeal) of their signature shades
Tour the home of World of Wonder TV supremo Randy Barbato
Fabrics such as denim, tweed and houndstooth were the unexpected inspiration for the makeover of his 1930s house
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