In der aktuellen Ausgabe von Elle Decoration (UK)

• Mood of the month
  Let them have decadent pastels! Spring is in the air, and we have been inspired by the hazily elegant cinematic world of Sofia Coppola, whose approach to prettiness is a middle finger to traditional ideas of femininity
• Into the open
  There’s nothing like the sight of new garden furniture to put you in a sunnier state of mind, which is why you will be pleased to know that a flurry of big names have released their summer collections. It’s in keeping with a new trend we’ve noticed that has seen brands unveiling their outdoor launches much earlier in the year, as consumers prepare for al fresco dining in early spring. From Kvadrat’s first range of garden rugs to loungers, colour-pop side tables and more, here’s our pick of the bunch…
• Dr Samuel Ross MBE
  The director of the London Biennale 2025 cherishes English oak pews that speak to his evolving understanding of identity
• The house of Molteni
  The brand’s grand palazzo has been reimagined by Vincent Van Duysen as a flagship store and so much more
• Egg cups
  Forget posh chocolate Easter eggs or elaborate scavenger hunts. This spring, the status symbol is an avant-garde breakfast essential. If you’re going to put all your eggs in one basket (read: cup), make sure it’s one of our favourites
• Marina Abramović
  A person of note tells us what they’re watching, listening to and more…
• Al Bates
  Tobias Vernon, 8 Holland Street founder, on the artist who honours her grandmother’s legacy through sustainable fabric ‘paintings’
• The ‘4 Chaise Longue’
  It was long said that Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand collaborated on one of the 20th century’s most recognisable furniture designs, but in truth it only had one creator
• Studio Indigo
  The Chelsea practice that integrates architecture and interior design to create bespoke, handcrafted spaces
• Destination: Milan
  As the road to the year’s biggest design week (April 7-13) comes firmly into view, we catch up with stars of the UK scene to exclusively reveal how they plan to wow the crowds
• PATTERN PLAYBOOK
  These are the fabrics and wallpapers that design-world insiders are pinning to their moodboards, from dashing drapes and cool upholstery to colour and texture that will liven up any home – it’s the ultimate decorating edit
• The rest is history
  To mark its 150th anniversary, Liberty is launching ‘The House of Liberty’ collection, inspired by its remarkable archive
• Fantastic beasts…
  …and where to find them – they’re entwined in the new Clarke & Clarke wallpapers, fabrics and murals inspired by artist Emma J Shipley’s travels
• Painterly pattern
  To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Casamance has collaborated with an artist to bring soul to our homes
• Rhapsody in blue
  Chambray, denim and saturated tones of indigo dominate in Ralph Lauren’s spring collection, taken straight from the runway
• Raw silk
  Beloved by kings and queens both ancient and modern, the fabric that is synonymous with opulence has a fascinating history, as Kassia St Clair explains
• Tiny-tile energy
  Mosaic is having a significant interiors moment, as intricate, artistic tile configurations go wall-to-wall in homes across the UK. From floors containing secret messages to surrealist murals, these examples show the modern possibilities of the centuries-old craft
• How to install mosaics at home
  Designer Amy Exton gives us the low-down on how she creates her mini-tile-based masterpieces
• Top tiles
  These little gems can be artfully arranged to form your own narrative
• Undoubtedly English
  Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler’s Philip Hooper tells us how his south-London pied-à-terre allowed him to be eccentric and selfish when it came to decoration
• Quintessentially French
  Pierre Frey enjoys the world’s shortest commute, living with his wife and two sons in the building that houses the family fabric brand in Paris
• READING THE ROOM
  Christophe Delcourt’s sensitive modernisation of a grand Haussmannian apartment weaves the architecture of the building into its decoration
• ABOVE AND BEYOND
  Combining bold interiors with a forest-inspired verticality, Gary Sher’s Cape Town home is a unique and exuberant treat
• SUNBAKED BEAUTY
  The renovation of a holiday home in Madrid fired up the creativity of two Los Angeles natives with a passion for tiles
• THIS IS THE HOME AT THE END OF THE RAINBOW
  Playing with colours and geometric pattern was the leitmotif of interior designer Fabian Freytag in this Berlin house. Each room has its own chromatic range and playful ceiling. Look up!
• The music box
  Step inside the Toronto penthouse of Grammy-winning music producer Noah ‘40’ Shebib, which Reflect Architects turned into a live-in instrument
• WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE
  From leopards in the study to chameleons in the dining room and snakes in the bedroom, the decorative menagerie at a family home in Islington was masterfully managed by Studio Duggan
• Joseph Joseph
  Brothers Antony and Richard Joseph founded Joseph Joseph in 2003. Two decades on, we look at how their ingenious designs continue to keep kitchens clever
• Missing ingredients
  Planning a revamp of your kitchen? These are the ideas (some new, others enjoying an unexpected revival) that are exciting designers
• The great kitchen battles
  Much marital conflict takes place in the confined combat zone between oven and dishwasher, as Esther Walker knows only too well. She shares her wins, losses and strategic surrenders
• Bespoke kitchen directory
  It’s always preferable to get exactly what you want, and that’s especially true when it comes to kitchens. These brands and their in-house teams of designers will help you achieve your dream space
• Turning up the heat
  Dream kitchens come in many shapes, sizes, colours and materials – these three examples by top designers show how to get the best out of a space, whatever your tastes
• Shades of blue
  From duck egg to cobalt, this colour is electrifying the world of kitchen design
• Dark wood
  In tune with a shift towards the use of moodier hues in the home, the timbers we love are changing
• Statement tiling
  Feeling fearless? This is your free pass to go all out on pattern in the kitchen – maximise it, clash it, use it on the ceiling… No rules!
• April 2009
  The past teaches us about the future, so we’ve delved into the ELLE Decoration archives to find wisdoms that can be applied today…