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Mood of the month • To coincide with Tate Modern’s upcoming exhibition ‘Expressionists: Kandinsky, Münter And The Blue Rider’ (25 April-20 October), we’re shining a light on the momentous 20th-century art movement by bringing together interiors, homeware and decorating projects injected with the same abstract, polychromatic emotion

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Introducing Forever Studio

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Outside chances • Okay, we know it seems a little premature to be talking outdoor furniture, but there is method to our madness. Not only is there a glimmer of sunshine on the horizon and a scent of spring in the air, but we’ve worked out that those in the know get in super-early when it comes to kitting out their gardens, terraces and poolsides. Wait for Easter and bank hols to pass and things will already be selling out, so the time to act is now. Here’s our preview of the pieces set to raise temperatures…

Fluffy design

Luc Goidadin • Smythson’s creative director on the fantastical crockery candelabra that adds magic to his Somerset home

Pouffes & footstools • These two functional pieces of furniture have a shared mission: to elevate your comfort levels. Today’s most exciting offerings encompass the decorative, the modular and even Y2K-inspired shine. Think of these living-room essentials as a visual pick-me-up

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

Jake Garfield • London Original Print Fair director Helen Rosslyn on the printmaker to look out for at this year’s event

Space House • The iconic corncob-shaped block is about to embark on a new future as one of the UK’s most eco-friendly listed buildings

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Four of the best Toothbrush holders

Morrisstudio • The journalist-turned-interior designer loves to tell stories through his narrative-heavy projects

Dates for your design diary… • April is set to be a blockbuster month, especially for cultural enthusiasts, with a number of dazzling exhibitions both in the capital and beyond

The greatest showman • One of couture’s biggest names has come together with one of Britain’s boldest heritage brands to create a collection of fabrics and wallcoverings full of drama and theatricality

Elitis • For sumptuous fabrics in dazzlingly colourful designs, this inventive French brand is leading the field

Studio Rens • The world of this Dutch tile brand is all sunny colours, shiny finishes and a sustainable approach to materials

Manufacture Prelle • Lyon’s last remaining family-run silk company is finding innovative ways to weave new life into its age-old textiles

Moiré • Author and cultural historian Kassia St Clair explores the history of this decadent rippling silk and why it continues to dominate fashion runways and homes

Sheer delight • Sunnier spring days call for diaphanous fabrics, and this year we are seeing more intriguing ways to use them than ever before. Add colour or pattern to dial up the impact

New-season sheers to love • Searching for innovative, contemporary takes on the window treatment of the moment? Look no further…

The threads that bind • To mark International Women’s Day (8 March), we speak to three leaders of the British decorating scene about the creatives who inspire them, and reveal their female stars of the future

Get ready for London Design Week...