Clare Sartin
Deputy Editor

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

How a courthouse was made into Vienna’s most exciting new hotel
Mandarin Oriental Vienna by Goddard Littlefair is a modern expression of the city’s Secessionist movement – championing art, beauty and luxury

Original BTC’s new lights in collaboration with Buchanan Studio are the sweet treat we all need
Produced in the colours of neopolitan ice cream, the five-piece ‘Neotenic’ collection is giving us a sugar rush

Kartell’s ‘KD28’ lamp and the legacy of Joe Colombo
This lighting reissue is not simply a chance to look backwards, but to continue a progressive design partnership that began 60 years ago

Introducing the ELLE Decoration A-List
Our new annual showcase of the best design projects, chosen by the editors of ELLE Decoration’s 25 international titles

Multidisciplinary designer Hannes Peer on how to design interiors with lasting impact
The Milan-based creative reveals the secrets of his architectural approach to using luxurious materials

Peascod Select aims to make the magic of verre églomisé and bas-relief designs more accessible
Emma and Tobias Peascod’s work is usually bespoke, with price tags to match, but their new collection is more egalitarian

The global design events of 2026 and where to stay
Consider this your 2026 design calendar, with insights on upcoming events and the best new hotels

How can you master the art of open-plan living? We asked the experts for answers
Connected kitchens and living rooms are the new norm, but designing for them requires careful thought…

It’s official: these are the best homes of 2025 according to you
We’ve counted your Instagram likes to discover the interiors that have been shaping the zeitgeist

Interiors experts predict this will be the biggest paint trend of 2026
The design world is talking about colour capping – the tonal paint technique transforming homes

Is this the future of rural interiors? Designers of the countryside’s newest retreats share predictions
We talk to the creatives behind some of 2025’s most anticipated countryside retreats to tease out tomorrow’s trends

What shopping experience will define luxury for the next generation?
Dior and Fendi’s newest high-end boutiques tell us a lot about the future of luxury retail

RSVP for a good time: festive hosting advice from the hippest experts
From conversation starters to cocktails, the playlist, food and decorating (by the team at Banda) we have party season sorted!

JNcQUOI Fish is a taster of what’s to come at JNcQUOI House Lisbon
The first of three restaurants at JNcQUOI House (opening in spring 2026), this shows Vincent Van Duysen’s design direction

Gift guide 2025: the ultimate edit for design lovers
From non-naff stocking fillers to luxurious gifts that are sure to be treasured, this edit has ideas for every aesthete in your life

8 ways to kickstart the festive feeling in London
Visit these Christmas trees by some of our favourite designers and brands to add a boost of festive joy

Design Miami 2025 preview: the unmissable highlights
The end of the year may be approaching, but there’s still time for a final burst of creativity as Design Miami prepares to open

Sound and vision: how Focal Crafts is creating speakers that are true works of art
The French leader in high-end audio is adding to its luxury credentials by offering artisan versions of its favourite designs

The best luxury Christmas wrapping paper
Make your gifts even more special this year with our edit of designer wrapping paper

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

Renowned kitchen brands have started making a splash in bathrooms. This is why…
They the two most important rooms in the home, and these brands show why designing for both is the way forward

Interior designers believe these are the bathroom tiling trends to follow (and avoid)
Creative tiling is the best way to show personality in your bathroom. We talked to some of the world’s most experimental interior designers about how it can be used to make an impact

The best luxury advent calendars with gifts for the home
Beauty not your bag? There is still an advent calendar to delight you with home scents, stationery, kitchenware and more

This fabric brand founded by three siblings is one to watch
Textile name-to-know Joro honours family heritage while looking to the future of decorating

What does ‘quiet luxury’ really mean today? This London home has the answers
The newest Chelsea Barracks townhouse was a chance for Banda to muse on what truly makes a home rich

Nicola Harding’s rules will help you design a beautiful powder room
The interior designer behind a standout bathroom at WOW!house 2025 knows how to create small space with big impact

How to decorate your home with the pretty whimsy of Cecil Beaton’s style
The creative polymath has been celebrated with two exhibitions this year, so it seemed an apt time to revel in his aesthetic

These are the 9 biggest design trends we’ve spotted in 2025
This round-up of the biggest trends is a glimpse into the ideas that will be driving the style of homes this year and beyond

12 of the most stylish bath robes for that at-home spa feel
Get that cosy, post hot tub feeling without compromising on your aesthetics. These robes are made to be seen…
David Collins Studio has defined glamour for 40 years: these are the secrets to its interiors style
To mark its landmark anniversary, chief creative officer Simon Rawlings shares the studio’s seven decorating rules

Norwegian design is having a moment: these are the brands and young design talents to know
Designers’ Saturday, Oslo’s answer to Copenhagen’s 3 Days of Design has ended, but there’s much to learn from the highlights we spotted…

Keen to buy British for your home? These are the brands making in the UK…
From sofas to ceramics, mattresses and lighting, these home-grown design brands are keeping craft alive today

How Urbanjobs is creating memorable hospitality spaces
Step inside Scalla, the design studio’s newly completed restaurant in Istanbul’s Beykoz district

Giorgio Armani: ‘The legacy I would like to leave is one of commitment, respect and attention to reality’
Saddened by the death of Giorgio Armani at age 91, we take a moment to look at his impact on homes as well as wardrobes

Five homes you must visit during Open House Festival 2025
From 13-21 September some of the capital’s most architecturally intriguing and design-forward homes are opening their doors for you to snoop inside. This is our pick…

Decorate your home with orange: our zestiest ever edit
Fight the coming end of meteorological summer with furniture, fabrics and homeware that are a guaranteed vitamin-C boost

How the Dinesen family’s country escape represents a new era for Scandinavian style
Now a guesthouse designed by Mentze Ottenstein, the timber brand’s former home has been ‘rewilded’ with colour