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Living Etc

News & views • ALL THE DESIGN HAPPENINGS, INCLUDING NEON’S COMEBACK, WHERE FURNITURE IS HEADING AND THE POWER OF A MURAL

The new wave • It’s proving to be an exciting year in furniture design. From shapes to textures to materials, these are the trends to watch – and the makers to follow – to stay ahead of the curve

Just dropped: Characterful lighting

Material matters • An exciting collab from a top British designer spotlights a brand-new and beautiful finish inspired by natural cork

Vibrant, daring – are you ready for strategic neon? • It’s the new, unexpected way to add colour to your home – but here’s how to use this energising trend wisely

Playing dress up • Embellishments are elevating homeware – think fringing on seats, beads on bowls and bows on glasses

It’s always gin o’clock somewhere • … as long as the iconic Safari chair is around. Carl Hansen & Søn’s Knud Erik Hansen shares the story of this 92-year-old design made for drinking in

NEW IN

Centrepiece vases • You don’t have to buy yourself flowers with these vessels – they’re gorgeous just the way they are

A new direction for rugs • Cut-out rugs are shaping up to be an interiors favourite – and they prove that this piece can function as the star of the room

NEW IN

Golden hour hues • Draw from the orange, yellow and ochre colours of sunsets to get the ultimate warm glow-up

‘An invitation that will stay in your heart and mind forever’ • That’s the enchanting power of a panoramic mural, says Fromental co-founder Lizzie Deshayes to our editor Pip Rich

Houses • THERE’S LOTS TO LOVE IN THIS MONTH’S MIX – THINK CHIC FRENCH ABODE, COOL LONDON APARTMENT AND LAID-BACK AUSSIE OASIS

GREAT escape • This Aussie home is sunshine on a plate – full of Moorish touches, mellow finishes and sunset hues, it’s the perfect place to get away from it all

Full CIRCLE • More than a decade on from his first visit, designer Greg Natale returned to give this art deco home its striking sculptural look

REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL • A little bit Memphis, a little bit Hollywood Regency – the design of this joyful house is delivered with a playful touch

Peace and harmony • Softness and sanctuary reign in this dreamy French apartment, while modern touches keep it cutting edge

REGENCY reinvented • Timeless elegance meets sophisticated minimalism in this period townhouse, skilfully revamped for modern living

Off the grid • The square formation of this penthouse’s ceiling beams inspired the artfully calculated interiors by Maddux Creative

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Decorating • HALLWAY IDEAS TO MAKE COMING HOME CHIC, NEW HUES FOR BEDROOMS, OUTSTANDING OUTDOOR FABRICS AND MORE

Colour decoded • Livingetc’s colour expert Amy Moorea Wong on the clever – and hidden – bursts of brightness in this gorgeous bedroom

Make an entrance • First impressions count, so give your hall the love and attention it deserves – guests will be seriously impressed and you’ll get a beautiful space to come home to

Q&A • There’s nothing interior designer Stephanie Barba Mendoza doesn’t know about using colour and pattern, so we posed her the questions you ask us most

Summer HITS • Sunny days are here again and the stars of this season’s outdoor fabrics are geometric designs that feel fresh and fabulous – time to soak up those rays

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