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On my kitchen radar • Things I can’t stop thinking about this month…
SUBSCRIBE AND SAVE 71% • Every issue of ELLE Decoration is packed full of inspiration, information and ideas, with a mix of styles, products and price points that will help you make your home as stylish as your wardrobe
Mood of the month • Want to bring more main-character energy to your interiors? Look to the exuberant films of Pedro Almodóvar for drama and inspiration
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Double acts • These creative couples prove that, when it comes to bright ideas, there’s strength in numbers. Meet the design duos behind two of the hottest brands of the moment
Put a cork in it! • Eco-friendly, inexpensive, multi-purpose and durable, cork should be a no-brainer for interiors, but unfortunate 1970s associations – think varnished tiles and ugly pinboards – have left this warm, textured material out in the cold. Banish all dodgy associations, however, because for 2023 cork is enjoying a minimalist revival. Expect sleek architectural designs full of tactile charm, and don’t forget to think outside the box – even door handles and rugs come in cork now.
Al fresco dreaming • Warmer days are coming (we promise), and with luxury furniture brand Molteni & C announcing its first foray into the great outdoors, we already know that it’s going to be a summer to remember. From plush seating that offers indoor-style comfort to weatherproof kitchens, these are the new launches for your garden wish list
Ruth Rogers • The River Cafe founder reflects on a photograph that takes her back to a time when everything was beginning
Isokon Plus • A pillar of Britain’s modernism movement, this iconic brand is still in demand nearly a century on. We meet the duo at the helm to find out what makes an enduring classic
Nice work • Whether you work flexibly or have a super side hustle, a home office is essential. These hard-working buys are more than fit for the job
Emma Dabiri • A person of note tells us what they’re watching, listening to and more…
Venetia Berry • Let the imaginative work of this artist pep up your Instagram feed with bright colours, sinuous lines and pieces you’ll want to invest in
Words to live by • This month’s inspiring reads take us from early 20th-century flair to modern minimalism via practical home advice
Laura Jackson • The Glassette founder and design magpie shares the everyday details and delights that have shaped her style this month…
Maison à Bordeaux • An elevator platform moves between the storeys of this unique house designed by Dutch architecture studio OMA
Expert advice • Owl Design on how to create an uplifting interior
Owl Design • The east-London interior-design duo whose mission is to create happy, environmentally friendly homes
The little black book • Every successful project requires access to the contacts that make magic possible
Dates for your design diary… • April is a big month for art and design, with blockbuster exhibitions opening and Salone del Mobile kicking off in Milan. Get ready for a super-stylish time
Catch the Y2K bug • Irreverent and a tiny bit trashy, the 2000s may not be the most obvious decade due a revival, but, trust us, you’re about to fall for a modern take on the Noughties
Decorate yourself HAPPY • Consider this your home’s seasonal shot of endorphins: the...