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Milan Design Week hot take: sound is the queen of interior design
Salone del Mobile and Milan Design Week 2026 were great opportunities to observe the ever-evolving priorities of living. In the past few years, how a space conveys feeling has infiltrated the way interiors are designed. First, the distinction…
Five of Australia's best designer homes for sale right now
From the reimagined Paddington terrace that put architectural heavyweight Alec Tzannes on the map, to the colourful Brisbane home of beloved interior designer Anna Spiro, AFR Weekend has curated a weekend wish-list of the best Australian designer…
Milan Design Week 2026: Hotel-native Projects, Sculptural Furnishings and a Major Sense of FOMO
MILAN — Despite the shadow cast by war, and the increases in airfare and lodging, more than half a million people flocked to Milan to catch a glimpse of the latest in luxury design. “This is the worst fair for people with…
I'm a new build interiors expert, my savvy tips can upgrade your home from £1.99
AN INTERIORS expert who transforms bland new builds into warm, inviting show homes has revealed her £1.99 tip to upgrade your rooms on a budget. Jackie Summerfield, founder of Show Business Interiors, has 26 years of experience in the…
I Saw These 9 Standout Design Moments at Milan Design Week-and They'll Be Setting the Trends in 2026
For some, spending two weeks in Italy sounds like the vacation of the year, but for me, it's simply part of my job as House Beautiful 's director of special projects. My whirlwind tour started in Forte del Marmi at the Principe Hotel, with a tour…
The Prettiest Curtains For Your Home
As a senior staff writer on the home-decor team, I spend most hours of the week thinking of ways to make your living space more beautiful and functional. I've also written about blackout curtains and the best practices for cleaning curtains. I…
Barnaby Joyce hitches another ride with Air Gina
A day after One Nation leader Pauline Hanson revealed she had been gifted a “sexy” private plane by Australia's richest woman Gina Rinehart, it turns out her high-profile party colleague Barnaby Joyce has also recently been flying…
The Photographer Behind the 'Pink' Elephant Explains Art Project
Julia Buruleva, the photographer behind the picture that featured an elephant that was coated in pink for effect and later died, said the photoshoot was part of an ongoing art project. Taken this past November, the controversial shoot was first…
Hyundai Previews Next-Generation Infotainment System for Software-Defined Vehicles
Hyundai Motor Group has previewed its new Pleos Connect infotainment system, which the automaker said would pivot its vehicle lineup to software-defined vehicles. The setup is a blend of touchscreens, artificial intelligence, and a smattering of…
Peek Inside a Louisville Couple's Dazzling Silver Collection
He might not broadcast it, living as he does in bourbon country, but Lee W. Robinson is a martini guy. The evidence glints on the counter of his home bar: a sterling silver Tiffany & Co. vermouth dispenser shaped like an oilcan; an olive grabber…
Best small 4x4 named and it's not a Jeep, Land Rover, or Toyota
While hybrid vehicles of all sizes continue to dominate headlines, there remains strong demand across the UK for compact off-roaders offered with a variety of powertrains. Small cars capable of tackling challenging terrain beyond the tarmac…
Mercedes Refuses To Kill The Big Screens, Even As It Admits Buttons Won
Giant screens stay, but real switches return for key in-cabin functions. The steering wheel scroll wheel is replacing haptic slide controls again. Executives admit the brand knew about the complaints two years ago. Over the last decade, it's been…
The Art of Rightsizing: The Emotional Side of the Process
The Art of Rightsizing is as much an emotional journey as a physical one. Up until recently, the move management, elder care, interior design, and real estate industries have used the term “downsizing” to describe clients moving from…
Shopping at Aldi will look very different this year
A DISCOUNT grocer is making strides towards a nationwide redesign of its store format. Aldi is testing a new format to modernize its stores as part of an ongoing push to revamp and add to its number of locations. Your info will be used in…
Pretty pink gatekeeper's cottage has array of historical links
Wander down a private lane somewhere near the Ceredigion coast and you happen upon surely one of the prettiest and sweetest cottages the county can offer. But this single-storey stone and pink beauty can enchant with its history too, as it was once…
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