ELLE Decoration UK

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Decorate with… the glamorously groovy look • It’s the season of sparkle and excess, so this month we are advocating adding a little 1970s exuberance to your home. The ideal antidote to winter gloom, this is an aesthetic that’s all about sumptuous velvets, rich colour and gleaming metallics

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Kickstart your festive feels • It’s time to begin thinking about Christmas. Start with the small wins, like these baubles, wreaths and crackers

Duelle • This female-led interior-design studio, based in London and Milan, brings a high-end yet low-key look. Here, we chat with founders Melanie Liaw and Micaela Nardella

ABASK • Newly launched by Matchesfashion founder Tom Chapman and Nicolas Pickaerts, this online platform offers collectibles for discerning customers. Pickaerts gives us the lowdown on the venture…

Fine print • The founders of British fashion label Rixo have translated their signature, Instagram-friendly patterns into a debut homeware collaboration with Swedish brand Meli Meli

Zandra Rhodes • The legendary British designer shares the festive tale behind some very special stockings

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

Impression Orıginale • This month, we look at how wrapping can highlight a carefully chosen gift. This iconic Parisian brand specialises in everything from printed paper to silky ribbons

My Paris… Cyril Lignac • The TV star, restaurateur and one of France’s most famous Michelin-starred chefs reveals the highlights of his home city…

Tala Fustok Studio • The London interior designer whose love of vintage finds and luxurious natural materials creates memorable spaces

Dates for your design diary… • We’re celebrating the season with a packed programme of ballet, ice skating, cocktails and more, plus taking you through Christmas into the New Year with our cultural highlights

The Christmas tastemakers • This is the busiest time of the year for retailers, but how do they celebrate the season? We asked three very different households of stylish shopkeepers to share their festive plans

Be present • Finding moments of calm in our fast-paced lives is no mean feat, but investing in beautifully made items can elevate any daily task, turning even the simplest action into a welcome ritual – a chance to take a breath. So, with that in mind, here’s our pick of pieces (ideal for you or a loved one) to soothe the senses while creating that pleasurable pause…

Give a gift that will be treasured • Selecting the perfect presents for your loved ones is an art form, but we’ve made it that bit easier with our ultimate

Last-minute gifts • Left it ’til Christmas Eve? Unexpected guest just arrived? We’ve rounded up the most stylish and stimulating presents that you can order with a click or a swipe. Strictly no wrapping required

This year’s party-season essentials • Start planning your invitation list because we’ve rounded up the ingredients for the perfect soirée. Let the stylish (and stress-free) celebrations begin…

Dress your table to impress • Glassette co-founder and our monthly Style Scout Laura Jackson knows how to get a soirée swinging. The life and soul of any event, with an eye for the pieces...