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 Mallorcan villa that offers a contemporary take on finca style
For designer Katharine Pooley the UNESCO-protected landscape surrounding this home was a huge inspiration

Inside a Chelsea townhouse that channels the sunshine of the Amalfi coast
Interior design studio Kallos Turin infused this typical London house with a convivial flavour

My Cultural Life: Nadia Fall
The artistic director of the Young Vic shares the music, movies, books and more that have shaped her life and work

An exploration of the architectural impact and legacy of the Serpentine pavilion
Plus, a look at the 2026 commission by LANZA atelier

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

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

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

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