Belmond’s Celia Carriage

Step aboard Belmond’s extraordinary Celia carriage, where cinematic storytelling, exceptional craftsmanship and opulent interiors are redefining the glamour of luxury rail travel.

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Aman, Venice
Aman, Venice

Set within the historic Palazzo Papadopoli on the Grand Canal, Aman Venice is one of the city’s most remarkable hotels. This in-depth review explores the property’s rich history, restored interiors and why Aman’s design-led approach makes it one of Venice’s most exceptional places to stay.

Stradom House, Kraków
Stradom House, Kraków

Set between Wawel Castle and Kazimierz, Stradom House reimagines a 14th-century monastery as a contemporary design destination. This article explores the hotel’s layered interiors, from its atmospheric lobby and chapel-turned cocktail bar to its refined spa and quietly considered guest rooms, where heritage architecture meets modern design in one of Kraków’s most compelling stays.

OKU Kos: A Sanctuary of Contemporary Design on the Aegean Coast
OKU Kos: A Sanctuary of Contemporary Design on the Aegean Coast

Experience OKU Kos, an adults‑only luxury resort featuring sunset dining, a serene spa, minimalist suites and a private beach on Kos’s northern shore.

Heckfield Place, Hampshire, UK
Heckfield Place, Hampshire, UK

Discover Heckfield Place, a restored Georgian estate in Hampshire blending heritage, sustainable design, and luxury hospitality just an hour from London.

Stieg’nhaus Hotel: A Design-Led Retreat in the Austrian Alps
Stieg’nhaus Hotel: A Design-Led Retreat in the Austrian Alps

Discover stieg’nhaus hotel in Mühlbach am Hochkönig, Austria. A Design Hotels retreat with six suites, a rooftop spa, fire-lit dining, and interiors defined by quiet luxury, natural materials, and timeless design.

Sir Prague: A Gothic Landmark Reimagined as a Contemporary Design Haven
Sir Prague: A Gothic Landmark Reimagined as a Contemporary Design Haven

Discover Sir Prague, a neo-Renaissance landmark reimagined by Linda Boronkay Design Studio. Blending Gothic grandeur with Czech Cubism, Art Nouveau elegance, and contemporary design, the hotel offers curated art, vintage furnishings, and views of the Vltava River.

Hoshinoya Tokyo
Hoshinoya Tokyo

Discover the serene world of Hoshinoya Tokyo, a luxury design hotel blending traditional ryokan interiors with contemporary Japanese elegance. Explore its architecture, craftsmanship, and guest experience in this immersive travel feature for design lovers.

Hampton Court Palace Gardens, London, UK
Hampton Court Palace Gardens, London, UK

Step into centuries of garden design at Hampton Court Palace, where royal history meets horticultural beauty. From formal parterres to seasonal displays and the annual RHS Festival, it’s one of the UK’s most inspiring garden experiences.

Latest in Architecture & Interiors

Architecture
130 Fenchurch Street: WilkinsonEyre Reveals Plans for a Landmark Tower in the City of London
130 Fenchurch Street: WilkinsonEyre Reveals Plans for a Landmark Tower in the City of London

Explore the proposed 34-storey tower at 130 Fenchurch Street in London’s Square Mile. Designed by WilkinsonEyre for Aviva Investors, the sustainable skyscraper will feature 31 storeys of office space, public viewing galleries, exhibition spaces, and green terraces, shaping the future of City workplaces.

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N’arrow Project by Mykonos Architects
N’arrow Project by Mykonos Architects

Discover the N’arrow Project by Mykonos Architects in Crete, Greece – a bold cave house design that blends industrial aesthetics, sustainable architecture, and luxury living with the island’s rugged landscape.

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Interiors
Belmond’s Celia Carriage Reimagines Luxury Rail Travel Through Theatre, Craftsmanship and Extraordinary Interior Design
Belmond’s Celia Carriage Reimagines Luxury Rail Travel Through Theatre, Craftsmanship and Extraordinary Interior Design

Belmond’s new Celia carriage transforms luxury rail travel into an immersive design experience. Created by Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin, the opulent private dining carriage celebrates craftsmanship, storytelling and the glamour of slow travel.

WOW!house 2026: A Room by Room Guide
WOW!house 2026: A Room by Room Guide

WOW!house 2026 at Chelsea Harbour once again raises the bar, blending craft, innovation and emotion across 22 immersive spaces. A personal, in-depth review of this year’s standout interiors and design moments.

Angel O’Donnell: Layered Identity at Centre Point
Angel O’Donnell: Layered Identity at Centre Point

A considered, design-led residence at Centre Point, where bold colour, layered materials and architectural clarity come together to create an interior that is expressive, refined and quietly powerful.

40 Duke Street: Inside Selfridges’ Private Members’ Club Designed by Nice Projects
40 Duke Street: Inside Selfridges’ Private Members’ Club Designed by Nice Projects

Inside 40 Duke Street, Selfridges’ private members’ club designed by Nice Projects, a discreet London interior blending retail, hospitality and residential design. A calm, atmospheric extension of luxury brand experience beyond the store.

Ransome’s Wharf: Rewriting Battersea’s Riverside Narrative
Ransome’s Wharf: Rewriting Battersea’s Riverside Narrative

Ransome’s Wharf reshapes Battersea’s riverside through design, heritage and craft, reconnecting the Thames with contemporary living in a refined, quietly confident development rooted in London’s creative culture.

ELIE SAAB MAISON x Memorial Houston Medical
ELIE SAAB MAISON x Memorial Houston Medical

A new London medical space challenges how we see healthcare design, blending luxury interiors with wellness-led thinking. Exploring how thoughtful design can transform hospitals into places of calm, comfort and genuine human experience.

Casa Continua by STUDIOTAMAT
Casa Continua by STUDIOTAMAT

Casa Continua in Rome’s Flaminio district is a study in quiet continuity, where original parquet floors, iconic design pieces, and layered textures come together to create a home that feels both timeless and effortlessly contemporary.

Soho House Manchester
Soho House Manchester

Set within the former Granada Studios, Soho House Manchester blends mid‑century design, a powerful Northern art collection and layered interiors to create a club that listens to its city rather than trying to redefine it.

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Culture
Reimagining the Familiar: Inside JR’s “La Caverne du Pont Neuf”
Reimagining the Familiar: Inside JR’s “La Caverne du Pont Neuf”

JR’s La Caverne du Pont Neuf transforms Paris’ oldest bridge into an immersive cavern, blending art, architecture and perception in a powerful exploration of material, memory and the way we experience the familiar.

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Stepping Inside Light: Luxart Arrives at Battersea Power Station
Stepping Inside Light: Luxart Arrives at Battersea Power Station

Battersea Power Station will host Luxart, a monumental inflatable luminarium by Alan Parkinson of Architects of Air, transforming the riverside into an immersive world of colour, light, and sensory architecture from 23rd to 31st May 2026.

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Bodo Sperlein: MENU at Chiesa Anglicana
Bodo Sperlein: MENU at Chiesa Anglicana

During Milan Design Week 2026, MENU transformed Chiesa Anglicana Tutti i Santi into a unified architectural narrative. Curated by Bodo Sperlein, the exhibition brought material, light, and collaboration into quiet alignment.

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Le Pied-à-Terre Cosmopolite: Nilufar’s Quiet Masterclass at Milan Design Week
Le Pied-à-Terre Cosmopolite: Nilufar’s Quiet Masterclass at Milan Design Week

During Milan Design Week, Nilufar quietly stepped away from spectacle to imagine something more intimate. Le Pied-à-Terre Cosmopolite unfolded as a refined Milanese retreat, where vintage icons and contemporary design formed a lived‑in narrative of cosmopolitan elegance, material intelligence, and everyday ritual.

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Nilufar Casa Magica, Milan 2026
Nilufar Casa Magica, Milan 2026

At Milan Design Week 2026, Nilufar’s Casa Magica transformed the idea of home into a ritual space shaped by belief, symbolism, and storytelling. More introspective than spectacle‑driven, it revealed another dimension of Nilufar’s curatorial world.

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Louis Vuitton Objets Nomades, Milan 2026
Louis Vuitton Objets Nomades, Milan 2026

At Milan Design Week 2026, Louis Vuitton transformed Palazzo Serbelloni into an immersive dialogue between heritage and contemporary collectible design, where the Objets Nomades collection unfolded alongside a monumental Pierre Legrain–inspired courtyard installation created with the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera.

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Nilufar Grand Hotel, Milan Design Week 2026
Nilufar Grand Hotel, Milan Design Week 2026

At Milan Design Week 2026, Nilufar Depot transformed into an imagined hotel where collectable design replaced guests, and storytelling replaced spectacle. Nilufar Grand Hotel reaffirmed why the gallery remains one of the most compelling and consistent voices on the global design stage.

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Marcin Rusak at Milan Design Week: Forum Florum and the Art of Preserving the Present
Marcin Rusak at Milan Design Week: Forum Florum and the Art of Preserving the Present

During Milan Design Week 2026, Marcin Rusak Studio presented Forum Florum: Herbarium of the Present at SIAM – an exhibition that rejected urgency in favour of reflection. Exploring botany, memory, and material experimentation, Rusak’s installation transformed flowers into living archives, offering a rare meditation on time, beauty, and preservation in contemporary design.

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Alcova Milano, 2026
Alcova Milano, 2026

Alcova 2026 once again proved that the future of design does not live in white boxes. Set within abandoned hospitals and a rare rationalist villa, Alcova remains one of Milan Design Week’s most vital platforms for emerging voices, spatial experimentation, and a design culture that feels raw, human, and deeply alive.

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Tom Dixon at Milan Design Week 2026: Inside the Mua Mua Hotel
Tom Dixon at Milan Design Week 2026: Inside the Mua Mua Hotel

At Milan Design Week 2026, Tom Dixon replaced the traditional exhibition with something far more immersive. Taking over a twelve-room micro-hotel within the historic Mulino Estate, the Mua Mua Hotel became a lived-in showcase for his AW26 collections, where lighting, furniture and craft unfolded through daily rituals rather than display plinths.

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Culture
Ingrid Donat x Ginori 1735
Ingrid Donat x Ginori 1735

Discover the Ingrid Donat x Ginori 1735 collaboration — a sculptural porcelain collection merging art, design, and Italian craftsmanship in timeless form.

Roham Shamekh Unveils ‘Self Love’ at Design Miami. Paris 2025
Roham Shamekh Unveils ‘Self Love’ at Design Miami. Paris 2025

Discover Roham Shamekh’s Self Love, a sculptural installation of artichoke-flower seats at Design Miami. Paris 2025. Experience how his fusion of art, design, and introspection transforms sitting into a ritual of reflection and self-love.

AB Concept x Tai Ping: Introducing the Ami Collection of Contemporary Rugs
AB Concept x Tai Ping: Introducing the Ami Collection of Contemporary Rugs

Discover the Ami Collection, a collaboration between AB Concept and Tai Ping. Inspired by Japanese craft and nature, the luxury rug series blends hand-tufted artistry, emotional memory, and contemporary design.

Crockery by Max Lamb and 1882 Ltd.: Pioneering Ceramics at Gallery FUMI
Crockery by Max Lamb and 1882 Ltd.: Pioneering Ceramics at Gallery FUMI

Discover Crockery, a groundbreaking collaboration between designer Max Lamb and ceramics specialists 1882 Ltd., presented at Gallery FUMI for London Design Festival 2025. Explore how clay is reimagined into bold ceramic chairs and stools that push the boundaries of craft and design.

M2atelier Unveils Yacht Interior Design for Azimut’s Grande Trideck
M2atelier Unveils Yacht Interior Design for Azimut’s Grande Trideck

Discover m2atelier’s barefoot luxury yacht interior for the Azimut Grande Trideck— redefining contemporary yacht design with light, texture, and flow.

Pierre Paulin’s Sculptural F300 Chair Returns in GUBI’s Latest Revival
Pierre Paulin’s Sculptural F300 Chair Returns in GUBI’s Latest Revival

GUBI revives Pierre Paulin’s groundbreaking F300 Lounge Chair and T877 Side Table with a sustainable update. Discover the futuristic design, sculptural form, and innovative materials behind this 1960s icon.

Mother Made: GUBI Presents a Celebration of Craft, Culture, and the Transformative Power of Women
Mother Made: GUBI Presents a Celebration of Craft, Culture, and the Transformative Power of Women

Discover Mother Made by GUBI, a powerful Mother’s Day 2025 exhibition featuring reimagined Pacha Chairs by Nina Ferlov and Pura Utz. Celebrating women artisans and cultural heritage, the handcrafted chairs are available through a charity auction supporting female empowerment.

Bill Amberg Studio Elevates ‘A Study in Oak’ with Exquisite Leather-Crafted Cabinet for Macallan’s 33-Year-Old 1991 Origins Release
Bill Amberg Studio Elevates ‘A Study in Oak’ with Exquisite Leather-Crafted Cabinet for Macallan’s 33-Year-Old 1991 Origins Release

Celebrating craft, heritage, and innovation, Bill Amberg Studio has created a stunning leather-clad cabinet for ‘A Study in Oak’ — the groundbreaking Macallan 33-Year-Old twin cask release. This exquisite design marries Scottish and Japanese traditions, elevating the whisky experience into a work of art.

Fromental: Objects Collection
Fromental: Objects Collection

Known for their lavish, handcrafted wallcoverings, London-based design studio Fromental ventures into the world of art and accessories with the launch of their ‘Objects’ collection.

Spotlight:

JR’s “La Caverne du Pont Neuf”

JR’s La Caverne du Pont Neuf transforms Paris’ oldest bridge into an immersive cavern.
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Culture
NYCxDESIGN 2026: New York’s Position in the Global Design Calendar
NYCxDESIGN 2026: New York’s Position in the Global Design Calendar

NYCxDesign 2026 transforms New York into a citywide design platform, spanning exhibitions, installations and collaborations that explore material, craft and spatial innovation, offering insight into where contemporary design is heading globally.

Brera Design District, Milan Design Week 2026
Brera Design District, Milan Design Week 2026

An in-depth guide to Brera Design District during Milan Design Week 2026, highlighting the most important installations, showroom presentations and immersive experiences shaping Milan’s leading design destination this year.

Conversations

Conversations
An Interview With… Xavier Lust
An Interview With… Xavier Lust

In conversation with Xavier Lust, the renowned designer discusses material experimentation, movement, intuition and the sculptural language behind his internationally celebrated furniture and collectable design pieces.

An Interview With… Giles Miller
An Interview With… Giles Miller

We sit down with Giles Miller to explore his studio’s distinctive approach to design, materiality, and sculptural projects. From immersive installations to tactile surface designs, Giles shares the creative thinking that has made his work internationally influential.

An Interview With… André Fu
An Interview With… André Fu

An exclusive interview with interior designer André Fu on relaxed luxury, craftsmanship, cross-cultural design and creating timeless, human-centred spaces.

An Interview With… Her Excellency, Hala Badri, Director General of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority
An Interview With… Her Excellency, Hala Badri, Director General of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority

In this exclusive interview, Her Excellency Hala Badri, Director General of Dubai Culture, discusses Dubai’s role in UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network, its thriving design community, and the emirate’s global cultural ambitions.

Latest in Design Travel

Design Travel
Aman, Venice
Aman, Venice

Set within the historic Palazzo Papadopoli on the Grand Canal, Aman Venice is one of the city’s most remarkable hotels. This in-depth review explores the property’s rich history, restored interiors and why Aman’s design-led approach makes it one of Venice’s most exceptional places to stay.

Stradom House, Kraków
Stradom House, Kraków

Set between Wawel Castle and Kazimierz, Stradom House reimagines a 14th-century monastery as a contemporary design destination. This article explores the hotel’s layered interiors, from its atmospheric lobby and chapel-turned cocktail bar to its refined spa and quietly considered guest rooms, where heritage architecture meets modern design in one of Kraków’s most compelling stays.

OKU Kos: A Sanctuary of Contemporary Design on the Aegean Coast
OKU Kos: A Sanctuary of Contemporary Design on the Aegean Coast

Experience OKU Kos, an adults‑only luxury resort featuring sunset dining, a serene spa, minimalist suites and a private beach on Kos’s northern shore.

Design Travel
Heckfield Place, Hampshire, UK
Heckfield Place, Hampshire, UK

Discover Heckfield Place, a restored Georgian estate in Hampshire blending heritage, sustainable design, and luxury hospitality just an hour from London.

Hampton Court Palace Gardens, London, UK
Hampton Court Palace Gardens, London, UK

Step into centuries of garden design at Hampton Court Palace, where royal history meets horticultural beauty. From formal parterres to seasonal displays and the annual RHS Festival, it’s one of the UK’s most inspiring garden experiences.

Houghton Hall & Gardens, Norfolk, UK
Houghton Hall & Gardens, Norfolk, UK

Houghton Hall is one of England’s most remarkable stately homes deep in Norfolk's beautiful countryside. Built in the early 18th century for Britain’s first Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole, this grand estate is a masterpiece of Palladian architecture, designed to impress both politically and aesthetically. While its historic interiors and landscaped gardens remain a significant attraction, Houghton Hall has also become a dynamic hub for contemporary art, drawing visitors worldwide to experience its ever-evolving exhibitions.

Thermae Bath Spa, Bath, UK
Thermae Bath Spa, Bath, UK

Nestled in the historic city of Bath, Thermae Bath Spa is an essential destination for those in search of relaxation, rejuvenation, and a hint of history. Merging the city’s rich Roman heritage with contemporary luxury, this award-winning spa provides a unique experience that seamlessly fuses the past with the present.

Musée Yves Saint Laurent & Jardin Majorelle, Marrakech, Morocco
Musée Yves Saint Laurent & Jardin Majorelle, Marrakech, Morocco

Visiting Musée Yves Saint Laurent & Jardin Majorelle; Marrakech's must-see attractions.

Jardin Majorelle & Yves Saint Laurent Gardens, Marrakech, Morocco
Jardin Majorelle & Yves Saint Laurent Gardens, Marrakech, Morocco

The Jardin Majorelle gardens in Marrakech is a beautiful 12-acre slice of paradise. When visiting the city, this is a must-visit destination for all the family.