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Aug 19, 2024 · There’s also an element of chance: secure a twist or fold too loosely and the dye will seep in. Kanoko shibori, a method that gives a pattern of dots or circles reminiscent of the dappled hide of a fawn, became so sought after by nobles and wealthy merchants and so marked a statement of luxury that it was banned by laws passed in 1686.

Dec 18, 2024 · Platform beds. If last year was all about keeping your sleeping quarters as humble as possible, 2024 was dedicated to making a statement. Designers did so by embracing platforms beds, with mattresses placed on chunky raised frames.

Jun 29, 2023 · Considering the calibre of projects that find their way to us at ELLE Decoration, picking Britain’s very best interior designers can feel a near-impossible feat.

Jan 6, 2025 · Happy new year! As promised, we’re back with a bang, and I, for one, am super excited about all that’s to come this year. Granted, the world’s in a strange, volatile and uncertain state, with terrible things happening wherever you look.

Dec 19, 2024 · How to adopt Mexican designer Maye’s unapologetic approach to colour. Joyful uses of colour and Mexican interiors have been gathering a well-deserved following this year, and Maye Ruiz is one of the finest young designers on the scene, with a penchant for transforming spaces with primary hues.

Jun 26, 2024 · Surfaces don’t have to be grey and uniform. If you want to add a creative twist to your kitchen worktop, floor or bathroom vanity, there’s only one material to turn to: terrazzo.The name terrazzo derives from the Latin word ‘terra’, meaning ground, and this ancient composite material gives any interior an artisanal, Mediterranean feel.

Dec 19, 2024 · The fantastical home of 1882Ltd founder Emily Johnson. Emily drew design ideas from the arrival of her baby son Jake, born just a month after she moved into this terrace house.

Dec 11, 2024 · Inspired by the house’s artisanal heritage and its founders’ playful use of materials, not only has Sparrow transformed the Ephemeral Space in the Bond Street Maison into a magical ‘Festive Felt Delicatessen’ where everything from Diptyque’s signature candles to lobsters, caviar and macarons are reimagined in felt work, she’s also designed a pop-up fabric fantasia within St ...

Nov 28, 2024 · Emily Johnson’s vibrant london home. Emily Johnson, the founder of ceramics brand 1882 Ltd, took a totally fearless approach to colour when designing her London home.