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Living Etc

News & views • THE DESIGNS, PEOPLE AND LOOKS WE LOVE – FROM THE STARS OF MILAN DESIGN WEEK TO THE TAKE-OFF OF SPACE-AGE STYLE

Cafe culture is in – and we’re taking our coffee Italian style

The talk of the town • Every year, Milan Design Week sets the city buzzing with inspiration and delight – our editor Pip Rich took it all in and reports back on the pieces that got everyone excited

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Out-of-this-world interiors • Innovative, visionary and just plain fun, space-age style is back – and designers are giving its 1960s look a very 21st-century refresh

We say tomato… • Yes, this juicy red is bringing zing to summer schemes everywhere so go for a generous helping – delicious

Turning everything into gold • Designer Jordan Larmour fills his projects with a filtered sense of golden light, a lens through which everything looks just right

Freestyle jugs • With few straight lines in sight, these are the fun and sculptural pitchers perfect for a playful summer table

How does a purist join the dots? • The answer is he doesn’t. And the enchanting power of the space in Le Corbusier’s enduring Dots wallcovering shows how – and why – simplicity endures

A home that feels as good as it looks • Sensory design is increasingly at the forefront of interiors – and getting it right could mean a home that’s tailored to exactly how you want to feel

Outdoor pursuits • Seeking alfresco furniture that looks as smart and stylish as your indoor designs? Here you go…

Dream weaves • Wicker is where it’s at – and these gorgeous pieces epitomise its modern evolution

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Decor 2.0, the extended remix • Designer Tiffany Duggan is decorating for a new era – mixing styles and colours that feel exciting, she tells our editor Pip Rich

Houses • THIS MONTH’S HOUSES ARE DESIGNED FOR CHILLED, LAID-BACK LIVING – BUT WILL KEEP YOU BUSY BRINGING ALL THE CHIC LOOKS HOME

NATURAL world • Weaving its architecture into the surrounding landscape, this Californian home is an immersive living experience

LONG HOT summer • There’s a simple ease to this luxurious Greek home that makes keeping cool a breeze

Peace and LOVE • In the Hamptons, a designer created a calm and curated home that her family has fallen in love with

Island paradise • The laid-back boho vibe that Ibiza is famed for has informed the chill interiors of this family finca

SUN SPOT • Taking the best of Californian living and blending it with Moroccan style made a French home that’s pure sunshine

The good life • Indoor-outdoor living reaches new heights in this vibrant abode a stone’s throw from Bondi Beach

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Decorating • COLOUR AND PATTERN FOR MAXIMALISTS, TEXTURAL SCHEMES FOR MINIMALISTS, DRESSING ROOMS FOR FASHIONISTAS AND DIY GEMS

Seeking sanctuary • Designer Louisa Grey champions interiors that are good for our wellbeing and the environment – and now her home features in Cocoon, a book on spaces that nurture

Colour decoded • Livingetc colour expert Amy Moorea Wong on a kitchen where a little colour goes a long way

Dress code • Functionality and efficiency need to be at the core of a dressing room – but so does style

Q&A • Natasha Lyon of Appreciation Project is known for her bold use of colour in rooms that still manage to feel cohesive, so we posed her the questions you ask us...