Alice Finney
Design & Focus Editor
Alice Finney, Design & Focus Editor at ELLE Decoration, knows where to find cutting-edge furniture and homeware, with access to the experts who can share advice on updating every room in the home
Why supersized sleepovers are the next big thing (literally) in the design world
With our search for the perfect night’s rest ongoing, designers are responding by creating theatrical installations, featuring supersized beds that encourage collective dreaming
The best radiators and towel warmers for winter
Beat the chill with these designs that not only bring the heat, but also pack some serious style credentials
Looking for a tile brand with originality? These are the ones to know…
With advances in technology, exciting collaborations and a raft of innovative new game-changers cropping up, there’s no excuse for sticking to the status quo when it comes to tiling
Stylish throws and blankets to carry you through winter
The best blankets, throws and bedspreads, from gingham to graphic illustration
10 of the best contemporary paperweights
From a mushroom-shaped metal option to a wooden take on a Rubik’s cube, you’re sure to find a design that suits your desk
Ode to an urn: why memorial vessels are experiencing a modern makeover
An unlikely new generation of designer vessels are reflecting our changing attitudes towards death and funerals
Find out how creatives are turning the design world’s trash into treasure
Offcuts are inspiring top designers, who are transforming surplus or discarded materials into furniture, lighting and more
The best new gallery openings in the UK
2025 is a great year for lovers of art and design with new openings enriching the UK scene – many timed to coincide with the arrival of Frieze and PAD London in the capital. Now is the time to explore…
Behind the design of the Decorex VIP lounge with Tolu Adẹ̀kọ́
Just one of the highlights at this year’s fair, we delve into the designer’s influences ahead of a Design Talk with ELLE Decoration Editor-in-Chief Ben Spriggs
Zara celebrates its 50th anniversary with 50 products by visionary designers
The fashion and homeware giant has called on the likes of Es Devlin, Norman Foster, Marc Newson and Samuel Ross to design items for its anniversary
These are the best design-led listening bars around the globe
Listening bars inspired by Japanese hi-fi cafés are opening around the world, with designers taking the lead on the interiors
These products for the home showcase the beauty of washi paper
It’s a material being revived by creatives working both in its country of origin and internationally. Here’s our pick of the best...
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…
Rachel Chudley’s rules for decorating a hallway (and how to make a great first impression)
The interior designer, known for her colourful and theatrical aesthetic, has the know-how to make your entrance wow guests
Front of house: the best door knobs, knockers and numbers
Give your front door a quick update with the latest hardware accessories that signal to the street your style credentials
Design in a Real World: the exhibition that celebrates Italian craft
If Tuscany is on your list of holiday destinations this summer, don’t miss this showcase by collectible design platform Vestigia
Max Lamb is turning travel industry waste into homeware treasures
Old bedsheets, glass bottles and other detritus form the designer’s ‘Wasted’ collection for Bali hotel Desa Potato Head
The best chainmail designs for the home, from stools to sconces
These pieces prove how the medieval armour has got the contemporary design pack in a choke hold
29 of the best sun loungers for lazy summer days
It’s time to catch some rays! Top up your sun tan in style at home this year with these designs to suit all gardens
The best new luggage for all your travels
Our pick of the stylish new cases and travel bags will make the journey as exciting as the destination
11 of the best functional and decorative hooks
Every home needs one of these small but mighty hardware accessories
The best garden water features for guaranteed summer cool
Rising in popularity in urban gardens due to their ability to attract wildlife, increase biodiversity and create a feeling of tranquillity, water features are the new must have…
10 ways to try the bamboo trend
These pieces that showcase the beauty of the fast-growing plant that designers can’t get enough of
The outdoor furniture brands to have on your radar
From homegrown launches to garden furniture giants taking new directions, this sector is seriously exciting right now
Everything you need to see at 3 Days of Design
Get the lowdown on the biggest launches at Copenhagen’s annual showcase of contemporary design
20 brilliant ways to include an office in any home
Whether you have a dedicated room or simply an available alcove, these decorating ideas will improve your working day
10 office must-haves for the digital nomad
Tech enthusiasts can work from anywhere, but this smart equipment makes the office an elite destination
Where I work: four top designers open their office doors
Jaime Hayon, Sabine Marcelis, Hollie Bowden and Beata Heuman reveal their favourite spots to hone their craft
10 office buys for creative minds
Spark ideas and kick-start your imagination with punchy colours, playful patterns and abstract forms
Choosing Keeping founder Julia Jeuvell on why stationery matters in a digital age
Pens, notebooks and the sexiest stapler… the expert shares the kit you need for the ultimate home-office setup
Cool, shiny aluminium is the design trend to invest in now
From lighting designers in Norway to UK-based accessories designers, aluminium is the fashionable metal of choice
The West African cultural inspiration of USM’s collaboration explained
Designer Armando Cabral has deconstructed USM furniture, rebuilding it using narratives that speak to his heritage