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Top 9 Design Trends From Salone Del Mobile 2024 and Milan Design Week, As Spotted by AD Editors

Brands offer a fresh riff on ’70s design, historic craft is playfully reimagined and more ideas you’ll see this year

This Los Angeles Home’s Ultra Bright Colours Make It a Bubble of Positive Energy

In this feel-good Los Angeles project designed by lauded studio Another Human, the intent was simple: Be bold and have fun

Why Bespoke Private Jet Interiors Are the Ultimate Status Symbols for the A-List

From suites that'd put the best hotels to shame and light-weight materials that push the envelope for luxury innovation, designers are conceiving ever more exclusive concepts to create the most spectacular aircrafts

What Pavilions To See at Venice Biennale 2024

One of the largest and most influential events on the international art scene opens with a theme exploring immigration, belonging, and borders. These are the presentations that will leave a mark

7 Spectacular Waterfalls in the World

Perilously high, blanketed in snow, and occasionally undiscovered, these cascades and cliffs comprise a one-of-a-kind natural treasure trove spanning the globe's every corner

Architecture & Interiors

Byblos’ J. Jabbra Library Is a Forgotten Gem of Lebanese Modern Architecture

Overlooking the Mediterranean sea, the J. Jabbra Library stands as a fusion of history, sustainability, modern architecture and natural beauty

Fashion Designer Romeo Gigli Has Opened A Fantastical Riad in Marrakech

Having made Morocco his home, the iconic Italian creative has opened a modernist five-bedroom riad that reflects his visionary style

This Minimalist Modern Home by Greg Natale Is All About Curvy Interiors

A lesson in modern organic design, a spectacular spiral staircase and gallery-esque feel characterise this Australian home

Al Madam Ghost Town: Your Guide to This Abandoned Village in Sharjah

From the best time to visit and what to expect, to why Al Madam has been swallowed by sand… everything you need to know about this mysterious town in the UAE

This Renovated Victorian Terrace House in London Has Been Transformed Into a Mediterranean Escape

With dramatic triangular volumes, limewash-plastered walls and a Levant-inspired garden, it conjures the warmth of sunnier climes

Inspiration

7 Spring Cleaning Tasks To Make Note of (and How to Tackle Them)

In the mood for some spring cleaning? Here are the tasks to put on your to-do list

Why We're Obsessed with Round Furniture: Carpets, Chairs, Tables (and Even Windows!)

The trend of round furniture in interiors doesn't seem to be slowing down anytime soon. Why? Discover the reason and explore the most beautiful curvy pieces

7 Best Coffee Machines for Design Lovers

Think style as well as substance when it comes to perfecting your morning coffee ritual

Before the 2024 Met Gala Red Carpet, A Look at the Decor Of the past 5 years' Shows

From a hand-painted red carpet, to a recreation of the Statue of Liberty’s torch, we revisit the spectacular decor accompanying fashion's biggest night

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Homes

This Earthy-Toned Apartment in Berlin Comes Alive With Pops of Colour

A clever use of warm hues and a unique design approach turned a blank canvas into a characterful home that resonates with the personalities and needs of the homeowners
Homes

Arabian Flair Meets Modern Minimalism at This Home in Dubai

Collaboration is at the heart of this exquisite project made by two talented women who subtly intertwined local references and transformed a truly contemporary home
Culture & Lifestyle

A Summer in Puglia: These Idyllic ‘Mini Hotels’ Promise the Getaway You Really Need

Sensitively restored as holiday homes these ancient, cave-like buildings are an invitation to explore the region’s countryside and culture
Culture & Lifestyle

This Dubai Exhibition is A Future-Facing Exploration of the Arab Identity

The Crystal Clear exhibition may be built on the notion of memories, but instead of trading on nostalgia, it uses the past to imagine a different tomorrow
Architecture & Design

The New Chanel Boutique in Bahrain Is an Art Deco-Inspired Shopping Paradise

Bringing the French brand’s fashion, jewellery and beauty to the kingdom for the very first time, it’s not to be missed
Culture & Lifestyle

At Venice Biennale 2024 the UAE Pavilion Charts a Road Less Travelled

Pioneering Emirati artist Abdullah Al Saadi takes visitors on a journey across the country's landscape, telling tales that are both universal and deeply personal
Decorating

How To Make Cut Hydrangeas Last Longer in the Vase

Mophead hydrangeas are having a fashion moment; here’s how to make the best of them
Decorating

Styling Shelves: Your Expert (Five-Point) Guide

Follow curated tips from design specialists like Kit Kemp to display your items, adding character to any space
Architecture & Design

A Tiled Ribbon-Like Roof Transforms This Madrid Villa from Minimal to Ingenious

Part visual statement, part shading device, it provides a smart solution for living comfortably in a hot climate