House and Leisure

Summer isn’t going anywhere anytime soon and we’re making the most of the soaring temperatures by entertaining outdoors. In line with this, we thought we’d offer up some inspiration for table settings for those alfresco soirees.
The image above was originally featured in our December 2015 issue. We love the gold dinner plates and side plates from Hemelhuijs for their natural regal charm....

You’ll never look at furniture the same way again after watching the latest quirky video by French furniture brand Roche Bobois.
The brand’s popular Mah Jong sofa collection designed by Hans Hopfer is given a fun new purpose as a make-believe swimming pool in which six women perform elegant dives and synchonised swimming moves....

Featured in our 2016 Before & After issue, the Tapestry paint effect is light, wispy and ethereal and can easily turn a wall into a statement piece in a home. It’s also relatively easy to achieve if you just have the know-how.
Below you’ll find the steps to take to create this layered aesthetic, supplied by Claire Bond, paint effects and colour specialist for Kansai Plascon, who put together the look for us along with Fotini de Araujo, the owner of Designer Brushworx....

The German furniture trade association researched mega trends and surveyed exhibitors ahead of The International Interiors Show, imm, taking place in Cologne, Germany, between 18 and 24 January 2016. Smaller, healthier living spaces and more comfortable...