Category: Lookbooks

The paper Akari lamps by Japanese-American designer Isamu Noguchi have become modern classics that work in many different settings and interiors, as seen in our latest lookbook. Although first launched in 1951, the lamps are still made today using Japanese washi paper and a traditional method from Japan’s Gifu region. Akari lamps come in many different […]

Epoxy flooring, typically reserved for garages and industrial settings, is increasingly crossing over into residential interiors to introduce an unexpected burst of colour, as testified in our latest lookbook. Developed by chemists in the 1930s, epoxy is made by mixing a base resin with a hardening agent to create a durable thermosetting plastic that found […]

From minimalistic silhouettes to sculptural curves, staircases offer creative ways to play with function and form. Our latest lookbook highlights eight staircases that take residential interiors to new levels. Staircases can be central to a room or pushed off to the side, but no matter their position, they play an important role in the home. […]

Our latest lookbook gathers stylish kitchens where open shelves and cabinets proudly display kitchenware, proving storage does not need to be hidden behind doors. By opting out of cupboard doors, these kitchens achieve a spacious look where crockery and cookware are easily reached. Whether it’s a single floating shelf, under-counter storage on a kitchen island […]

Traditionally reserved for cafes and restaurants, banquette seating can dramatically transform home kitchens. Our latest lookbook collects eight examples, from Australia to the Netherlands. Named after the French word for a bench, a banquette is built-in upholstered seating that can be straight or curved and is typically placed against a wall. A staple of hospitality […]

For our latest lookbook, we’ve gathered eight homes with decorative and practical terracotta floors, from a living room in a Menorcan barn to a Los Angeles home informed by ryokans. Terracotta-brick floors can give homes a warm, rustic feel and have the advantage of being hardwearing and low-maintenance. Made from reddish-brown earthenware clay fired at […]

The cantilever chair is an icon of 20th-century modernist design. This lookbook compiles ten elegant dining spaces with different versions of the classic chair. Cantilever chairs deviate from traditional four-legged seats as they are supported by a continuous frame that stretches from the front of the seat downwards, forming the front two legs, the base […]

Ceilings clad with timber, larch and oak feature in our latest lookbook, which rounds up eight homes where wooden ceilings add a sense of warmth. While often used for flooring within the home, wood can also be used for ceilings, adding texture and warm hues to create inviting and cosy living spaces. Among the eight […]

Whether creating a dramatic entrance or elegantly connecting indoor and outdoor spaces, our latest lookbook collects homes where pivot doors make a striking visual impact. Rather than hinging on its side, a pivot door has hinges fixed to the top and bottom of the door, making it swing around a single vertical axis. The pivot […]

In this lookbook, we round up 15 dream bathrooms with statement freestanding baths ideal for luxurious bathing, including tubs made from teak, clay, concrete and marble. The 15 bathroom interiors below feature standalone baths that sit in the middle of the room or away from the walls. This roundup is part of our lookbooks series, […]