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This month… • As Christopher Nolan’s cinematic take on ‘The Odyssey’ transports viewers to Ancient Greece for the summer, we’re exploring how Homer’s epic poem might be visually interpreted at home
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Luxe list • A monthly spotlight on the finishing touches to a life luxuriously lived
Francis Sultana • Sitting in this throne-like chair reminds the designer of a lifetime of parties and a fortuitous stroll in Paris
Ice buckets • It is the season when dining al fresco becomes the default, so invest in an ice bucket to keep drinks cool without constant trips back inside to the freezer. These designs are as decorative as they are practical, with some even doubling as bottle-coolers. Nobody wants a lukewarm-spritz summer
Skin • A person of note shares what they’re reading, listening to and more…
Words to live by • This month, we’re exploring creativity in all its forms, from gardens in unlikely places to the beautiful game
Design without borders • Renowned architect Richard Parr’s travels in Spain, South Africa, Hong Kong and India have shaped his approach to buildings – and life
‘Kingston’ chair by William Plunkett • Once a classic only for those in the know, this reissued design has gained the recognition it always deserved
Broderie anglaise • Kassia St Clair delves into the flirtatious origins of the seemingly demure embroidered fabric
Studio Chloé Nègre • The Parisian designer who fuses classical restraint with joyful moods inspired by her love of colour and texture
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Family tree • The couple behind Pirajean Lees studio have brought their narrative approach to design to their own holiday home on the island of Formentera
Forged in flames • No longer confined to horseshoes and gates, blacksmithing is attracting a new generation of makers whose creative fire is turning iron and steel into captivating furniture and homeware
Let me entertain you • As RH opens its latest lavish homeware-meets-hospitality gallery in the heart of London’s Mayfair, Chairman and CEO Gary Friedman reveals the dynamism behind the growth of this global luxury brand…
25 years of the Eden Project • As the iconic landmark celebrates a quarter of a century, we explore its utopian beginnings and look forward to its upcoming plans for expansion
A house through time • Luxury-watch brand Audemars Piguet’s grand new London House in Mayfair is a space designed to encourage discovery, with interiors that ensure every second feels special
Everything under the sun • From poolside parties to garden gatherings and picnics in the park, these design pieces have every type of summer get-together covered
REFLECTED GLORY • What do you get when you combine 1970s space-age architecture with opulence inspired by Persian palaces and a modern Mediterranean approach to luxury? A French Riviera villa quite unlike any other…
ZEST FOR LIFE • Flashes of lemon yellow infuse this urban apartment with energy while linking it neatly to its mid-century roots
STONE – COLD BEAUTY • Polished yet playful, this historic house became a lively family home with a little help from the magicians of marble
‘THIS HOME WAS A BIT OF A CRAZY PROJECT BUT, REALLY, WE ARE A BIT CRAZY’ • Given carte blanche, one duo pulled inspiration from design and film history to produce the truest expression of...