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
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
Lucinda Chambers: cultivating order from chaos
The co-founder of curated shopping platform Collagerie on why not to let your clutter fall victim to the spring clean
Countdown to Salone del Mobile: SaloneSatellite
The final instalment of our guide to Salone del Mobile explores the visionary hub dedicated to designers under 35
The best designer shelves and shelving units
Display books, plants and treasured objects in style with these essential furniture finds for organised souls
Meet the Ralph Saltzman Prize 2025 nominees
Five designers – Ella Bulley, Johanna Seelemann, Lulu Harrison, Samy Rio and Sarah Brunnhuber – make up this year’s glittering shortlist
The best bedroom storage, from wardrobes to dressers
The secret to a good night’s sleep is an organised bedroom, and these are the pieces to calm your chaos
The best new trinket trays for storing treasures
Never misplace your keys or worry about losing loose change again with these decorative storage items
Countdown to Salone del Mobile: Villa Héritage
In the first of our series spotlighting the best of the 63rd edition of Salone del Mobile, we preview Pierre-Yves Rochon’s installation
Weave magic: the best woven designs for the home
Let us introduce you to the new interior must-have: vibrantly coloured woven furniture, lighting and accessories