Clare Sartin
Deputy Editor

11 candles that showcase the best home scents for summer
These are the freshest scents inspired by sunny days, fruitful gardens and long, hot nights

Inside a compact, cliché-free Athens oasis with a year-round holiday feel
Running the length of its glistening pool, this narrow home by Meraki Design takes its inspiration from holiday resorts

Artist Rachel Spelling creates paint cards as you’ve never seen them
See the unique limited-edition new work she has created in collaboration with Harper’s Bazaar

The interior of Cristina Celestino’s retreat is inspired by her garden of blooms
Seeking refuge from the bustle of Milan the designer was charmed by this 1950s villa overlooking Lake Maggiore

10 of the best planters for inside and out
Design-led pots, from freestanding metal tubs to rustic glazed stoneware, that show your plants you care

Celebrate a Spanish win with a look at the country’s top interior-design talent
Victors at the World Cup, the nation is also winning in homes with top talent in the ELLE Decoration A List

Sofa & Stuff’s new collaboration lets you enjoy the beauty of ballet and opera on your sofa
The brand’s new limited-edition pieces create with Royal Ballet and Opera are fantastically theatrical

Is the sunken bathtub the new conversation pit?
It’s the bathroom trend that designers and architects are excited about, but are you ready to take the plunge?

RH Estates takes the complexity out of bespoke furniture
The luxury retailer that recently opened its first House in London is showing a commitment to craftsmanship, at scale

13 homeware buys for a The Odyssey-inspired look
As Christopher Nolan’s film transports viewers to ancient Greece for the summer, we’re exploring how Homer’s epic poem can be interpreted at home

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

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