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Hannes Peer • The designer on the sculpture that serves as a constant reminder to embrace transformation and imperfection

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Noma Dumezweni • A person of note tells us what they’re watching, listening to and more…

Words to live by • From richly layered interiors to the enduring appeal of rococo style, this month’s titles are a sumptuous visual feast

Out of the box • Designer Armando Cabral has deconstructed USM furniture, rebuilding it using narratives that speak to his West African heritage

Denim • Kassia St Clair on the pioneering roots and new-found interiors appeal of the hardiest fabric around

Office S&M • The Hackney duo for whom eye-catching colours and finishes are as vital to a home as bricks and mortar

Colourful past • English Heritage and Graphenstone are joining forces to create a new collection of timeless paint shades suitable for homes of all ages.

Handles with care • Just as the buttons on a haute-couture gown can make the garment, these decorative pieces by the world’s best hardware brands are capable of transforming cabinetry

kitchens & bathrooms

DESIGN DISCUSSIONS • For the latest in our IRL series of talks, we partnered with Tollgard to organise a special afternoon in the rarefied surrounds of its Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour showroom

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THE RISE OF SCANDI MAXIMALISM • Move over, minimalism. The ‘new Scandi’ is bolder, bigger and brighter. It’s fuelled by young designers who have a rebellious attitude towards tradition and a fascination with eclectic materials and futuristic forms

Arcadian rhythm • Interior designer Brigitta Spinocchia Freund took a boldly contemporary approach to her family’s country retreat, complete with a mud-defying white-and-cream living room

Milan design week

Euroluce, Salone del Mobile • Let there be lights, as the biannual International Lighting Exhibition lands at the Rho Fiera event space, with more than 300 brands, including British superstar Lee Broom, presenting the cutting edge of illumination…

‘Home Collections’, Louis Vuitton • The fashion house is demonstrating how seriously it takes interiors, with the launch of beautiful new furniture and accessories by a trio of fresh talent

‘Cygnet’ lights, Michael Anastassiades • The Cypriot-born, London-based designer, known for his minimalist, architectural style, is heading to Milan to present a brand-new lighting collection in a breathtaking location that has a deeply personal resonance

‘Tufty-Time’ sofa, B&B Italia • In 2005, Patricia Urquiola created a contemporary version of an 18th-century furniture icon. Twenty years later, it has become a classic in its own right

‘Ways of Seeing’, CC-Tapis • The rug brand introduces new creations by 11 designers for an exhibition that investigates how technology can be used to push ideas further. Bethan Laura Wood explains…

Milan ’ s new heart • Casa Brera, the recently opened hotel in the centre of the city’s design district, is a work of art by powerhouse Patricia Urquiola

Winners 2025 • The Oscars of the design world, now in their 23rd year, are awarded during Milan design week, with Perrier-Jouët as our new official partner. Here, we present the 15 winners, photographed at the PAC Pavilion of Contemporary Art, all of whom have impressed us...