May
The unlikely rise of the Japanese toilet
Thanks to COVID and then a jump in tourism, Japanese-made bidets called Toto Washlets are enjoying a spurt of popularity in the West.
Why the kitchen in this Mosman home has a sofa
With no children at their Sydney home, an empty nest couple did not need to rush in their cooking and dining room. So they set out to make it leisurely.
Australia’s architectural titan takes Venice by storm
The late Harry Seidler’s wife, Penelope, reflects on his contribution to the built environment at a major retrospective.
An apartment to be nude in
Good balconies are crucial for apartment living, allowing connection with the outside without putting your life on display.
Meet the Melbourne-based master of lighting design
Lighting maestro Volker Haug is celebrating two decades of business with an exhibition as part of Melbourne Design Week.
When modern furniture meets medieval armour-making
Australian designer Ella Saddington’s new collection employs the smithing processes used in historical warfare to create glam lamps and tables.
Forget flowers – how about a bouquet of mushrooms?
The textures, colours and shapes of fungi are being used for mycelium arrangements – that can be dished up for dinner later.
April
Why art deco is back (and even Elon loves it)
Minimalist furniture is out, opulent interiors are in, as sales of home decor inspired by the French 20th century aesthetic soar worldwide.
March
The designer reinventing bourgeois-chic interiors in Europe
In his latest hospitality foray, Paris-based, Milan-born Fabrizio Casiraghi has lent his restrained but opulent aesthetic to a new members’ club in Milan.
The Australian gallery that made art fun turns 20
Sullivan+Strumpf co-founders Ursula Sulllivan and Joanna Strumpf have been turning the gallery scene on its head since their share-house days of wild parties.
January
How design studio Festen is redefining Parisian elegance
Interior power duo Charlotte de Tonnac and Hugo Sauzay are shaping the look and feel of the city’s hotels
The hot new home trend everybody is obsessed about
People’s new-found focus on wellness and longevity is fuelling demand for the once-niche trend of saunas, but with a twist.
December 2024
Prestige home upgrades the elite can’t get enough of
From bold colours and loud textures to amenities that rival five-star hotels, home renovations in 2025 will be big on personality, moxie and luxury, experts say.
Hip industrial designer Henry Wilson has a brilliant new store
One of Australia’s most esteemed creatives now has a shopfront for his instantly recognisable pieces.
November 2024
The 70s furniture trend making an unlikely (but welcome) comeback
This humble yet sustainable material is getting a high-end makeover.
October 2024
Hit films and now a hit hotel: The design genius of Luca Guadagnino
The director behind Challengers and Call Me By Your Name has a new movie, a new five-star hotel in Rome and a just-opened craft festival.
September 2024
Interior design maestro pays tribute to his famous colour muse
David Flack was inspired by abstract painter Sydney Ball as a schoolboy; now he is curating an exhibition of the late artist’s work.
The interior decorators in the spotlight for their beautiful spaces
Looking for a home refresh to enhance your signature style or soften hard lines? These three women have the know-how.
August 2024
Hermès for your home? See what the luxury brand has in store
These covetable products may be new, but they include plenty of retro nods.
Ultra-luxe pyjamas, Wedgwood dog bowls and other unexpected delights
Elevate the everyday with our selection of household items and wardrobe staples given an extra-special twist.