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
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
29 of the best outdoor sofas for stylish gardens
Don’t settle for anything less than total comfort and originality in your outdoor living space
Deal with closet envy now: 10 ideas for stylish walk-in wardrobes
From sleek to colourful, concealed to show-off, these ideas by top interior designers are the perfect outfit for any home
How to install a mosaic at home (and why they aren’t just for entrance halls!)
From floors containing secret messages to surrealist murals, mosaic is having a moment. Designer Amy Exton gives us the low-down on how any home can have one
Perfect patchwork: the trend taking over interiors
The playful needlework technique has made a welcome return. Here, we highlight the best contemporary pieces...
Joseph Joseph: the kitchenware brand that does gadgets right
Two decades on, we look at how founders Antony and Richard Joseph’s ingenious designs continue to keep kitchens clever
10 of the best egg cups that aren’t just for Easter
If you’re going to put all your eggs in one basket (read: cup), make sure it’s one of our favourites