Clare Sartin
Deputy Editor

How to explore the beauty of frescoes? Start at the St. Regis Florence…
The city’s first luxury hotel is hosting bespoke art experiences that begin in your room

24 stylish picnic buys for a heatwave summer
Embrace the rising temperatures with the best picnicware for a designer al fresco feast

2026 is the year of the kitchen sink skirt – this is how designers make it work in a modern home
Pleats are proving very pleasing, but avoid cottage-core curtains in favour of unexpected materials

12 ways to give your home some Wimbledon spirit
These homeware buys inspired by tennis greats will give your home a little SW19 style

In need of a digital detox? These cabins are the retreats to book this summer
Situated across the UK and Ireland, these designer dens offer stylish relaxation in nature’s beauty spots

8 young design talents to look out for at New Designers 2026
Starting on 1 July, this show at London’s Business Design Centre will be the place to discover work by more than 2,500 graduates

How to be confident with colour at home: interior designer Lonika Chande’s top tips
The London designer embraces colour-drenching and uplifting pattern

15 homeware buys inspired by the art of Frida Kahlo
Ahead of a major exhibition of Kahlo’s work (and that of those she influenced) at Tate Modern, we take a moment to explore this fearless artist’s impact beyond the canvas and on our homes

23 stylish home (and travel) accessories for pampered pets
There’s never been a better time to be a pet owner, with dog beds, bowls, leashes and more getting designer makeovers

3 Days of Design: your preview guide to Copenhagen
Scandinavian design is in rude health – dive into the highlights to look forward to at this year’s festival (10-12 June)

WOW!house 2026: tour our favourite rooms
Design Centre Chelsea Harbour’s WOW!house is now open and we are taking you through the keyhole

17 parasols that will keep you cool all summer
Decorative to architectural, these al fresco design essentials provide shade in style

RHS Chelsea Flower Show: inspiration beyond the gardens
From new furniture launches to covetable homeware, there’s more to see than plant life

Ideas for an artful home: 10 rooms with a hand-crafted interior
From shimmering mosaics to intricate murals and elegant wood carving, these spaces are elevated by the work of talented craftspeople

Clerkenwell Design Week 2026: must-see moments revealed
Starting on 19 May, this festival of creativity is bigger than ever, with new venues to explore

Steel sheets and 70s Italiana: behind the design of the Hyundai IONIQ 3
The new electric hatchback launched during Milan Design Week is inspired by Italian furniture

13 of the best joinery experts for bespoke projects
Have an idea for a piece of furniture? Need storage, seating or something else crafted to fit your home like a glove? These are the professionals to contact…

The drive to design: what the world’s car brands presented at Milan
Once again the automobile industry accelerated into the conversation at Milan design week. We look at the best installations…

How to decorate your home in the style of Elsa Schiaparelli
The first exhibition in the UK of Elsa Schiaparelli’s work is open now at the V&A, inspiring us to explore the potent power of pink (her signature colour) in modern interiors

ELLE Decoration International Design Awards 2026
We reveal the winners as they are announced at Milan design week…

WOW!house is back – and it’s a must-visit for summer
Design Centre Chelsea Harbour has announced the design talent that will be creating the 2026 showhouse

10 homeware buys for a surrealist interior
Make like Dalí and Magritte with designs that bend perception and bring the unexpected into your home

These are the four big kitchen trends you won’t see at Eurocucine
Away from the big Milan design week launches and innovations, these are the decorating ideas to have on your radar

22 of the best outdoor armchairs to sink into this summer
The perfect spots to relax with a book or glass of something chilled, these seats are all stylish and (importantly for British summers) shower-proof

The world’s best kitchen worktop brands reveal the surfaces to covet
From ceramic to stone, these are the cutting-edge countertops that home cooks will love

Milan design week: the 2026 guide
This curated guide to the soon-to-be-talked-about events and launches is bursting at the seams

Behind the design of this year’s Oscars Greenroom
You have a VIP pass to the space dedicated to Oscars sponsor Rolex and the history of its watches on film

This is what the future of home spas looks like, according to experts
Advancements in steam and sauna technology mean it’s easier than ever to make space for health in the home

Mother’s Day edit: homeware gifts that say it better than flowers
These are some of the best ways to express how much you appreciate them…

Design Week 2026: the preview
From 9-13 March, Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour is offering insight into the decorating trends that will define the year

10 steps to creating a stylish listening room
Set the tone for the perfect audio environment with these suggested buys

Sussy Cazalet’s exhibition shows the beauty of modern tapestry
On show at Tristan Hoare Gallery until 20 March, ‘Ascendance’ is a modern craft must-see