Design

What’s hot in the design world, from the latest launches and rising stars, to contemporary interiors and midcentury design classics

12/08/2020
Recycled tights and textile waste: the new materials making an impact in design

Previously overlooked as a viable material for furniture, end-of-life fabrics are now being utilised in ingenious ways
11/08/2020
The secrets that give Italian design its x factor

Why ‘Made in Italy’ became a byword not just for beauty and function, but also for vigour and joy
05/08/2020
Quick homeware buys that will raise a smile

Give your home a boost of positivity with these products that always look on the bright side of life
30/07/2020
Improve your selfies with the best mirrors for design fans

Ettore Sottsass Jr’s ‘Ultrafragola’ mirror may be the one snapped by celebs, but there are plenty more options out there
28/07/2020
Adam Nathaniel Furman on colour, classicism and his new rugs for Floor Story

The London-based designer’s work is an inimitable fusion of the classical and contemporary
23/07/2020

Design Hero: German modernist Richard Herre

The diverse work of this forgotten 1920s designer is enjoying a much-deserved revival
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23/07/2020

Design DNA: the story of Molteni&C

The furniture brand that helped put Italian design on the map through its passion for quality craftsmanship
16/07/2020
Architectural icon: Muralla Roja by Ricardo Bofill

The mind-boggling geometries of MC Escher meet the colour palette of a Wes Anderson movie in this pink seaside fortress
15/07/2020
The best new bathroom buys for stylish homes

Our edit of the most on trend pieces, from taps to tiles, sinks, baths, towels and more
07/07/2020
Treasured: Alice Rawsthorn on her favourite possession

The design critic and author on the unexpected heirloom that embodies the values of good design
01/07/2020
New technology

Our monthly pick of the latest state-of-the-art tech for your home, from air purifiers to artful televisions
25/06/2020
The ELLE Decoration International Design Awards 2020

For the first time ever, the Oscars of design is going digital, in partnership with MGallery. And you can view the ceremony in full. Black tie optional…
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24/06/2020
4 ways circular economy architecture is future-proofing homes

As concern for the environment grows, architects are exploring a more holistic approach to sustainable design, building homes with the future firmly in mind
24/06/2020
Inside story: new homeware and fashion brand LA Manufacture

Introducing the lifestyle company that has combined French flair and innovative design with Italian craftsmanship
23/06/2020
Design hero: Nanna Ditzel

The icon of mid-century furniture design, whose style never stopped evolving, is back in the spotlight with two newly reissued chairs
17/06/2020
What does sustainable design mean now?

We ask the designers and brands at the vanguard of eco-friendly design what a greener future will really look like…
12/06/2020
Design does good: 5 social enterprises to support

A diverse roster of reformers are using creativity as a force for social change, and upskilling overlooked communities in the process
12/06/2020
Treasured: Camille Walala on her favourite possession

It took two years of deliberation before the multidisciplinary designer finally acquired her perfect forever piece
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10/06/2020
Ask an architect: Studio Bark

The Hackney-based eco-conscious design practice that is championing the benefits of a circular economy
09/06/2020
Inside the new Nordic design scene

Meet the creatives forging an alternative Scandinavian aesthetic with wild, wonderful works that honour the region’s craft heritage
03/06/2020
Design decoded: ‘BulbO57’ by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos

Daughter of Achille, Giovanna Castiglioni explains how her father's radically simple pendant is seeing the light of day once more