Rik van Veen transforms old gas pipes into spotted Leopard bench
Gouges cut into the yellow surface reveal the black layer underneath, creating a fur-like texture.
David Chipperfield combines three housing typologies at Hertogensite in Belgium
Situated on a narrow site between a fragment of the city's medieval wall and a branch of the river Dyle, the complex comprises a 14-storey tower, nine townhouses and a small apartment block united "into one coherent building".
I tried 8 quick ways to make my home smell nice – here’s what really worked
I’ve also discovered that spritzing linen sprays on less-used fabrics like curtains or throw pillows helps the scent last even longer, releasing a continuous burst of fragrance whenever you walk by.
John Lewis is bringing back it’s ‘never knowingly undersold’ pledge – here’s how it’ll work
In the run-up to the annual frenzy of Xmas, this seems like a wise step from the merchant. It additionally means consumers have access to the cheapest prices as we all get prepared for the Xmas rush. In a bid to encourage even more buyers, the promise indicates that you can be discovering the lowest...
Lady Gaga uses this simple painting technique for a twist on her Mediterranean-style patio – it brings any exterior alive
It's a painting technique that hasn't gone unnoticed by Tash Bradley, the director of interior design at Lick, who says the colors we use in exterior spaces are just as important as those inside the home – and decorating with yellow is the perfect starting point.
Yinka Ilori unveils colourful North Face jackets and fleeces
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The annual awards programme is in partnership with Bentley as part of a wider collaboration to inspire, support and champion design excellence and showcase innovation that creates a better and more sustainable world.
Tony Hawk maximizes the potential of a small garage with the Property Brothers – it embodies cozy, laid-back design
When Tony Hawk decided to work with the Property Brothers to renovate his friend and videographer Tim's tiny garage, he dreamed of turning it into the ultimate editing studio and hangout spot.
Reigo and Bauer uses diamond-shaped cladding for angular Toronto house
But the architecture studio said the form is also practical – the slope allowed for the off-set stacking of floors, so that long windows and steep ceilings create a greater sense of internal space for the second-storey bedrooms.
IKEA turns classic blue shopping bag into portable pillow
While Resten is not currently for sale, the limited-edition item can be won through social media competitions and participation at IKEA Singapore's upcoming Restfest – a 3-day event in September focussed on rest and relaxation.
Linda Boronkay selects bold shapes and colours for The Sessile
Black terrazzo flooring was paired with gleaming green and crimson tiles, which line the windowsills and a tall central fireplace.
Atelier O-S perches “Roman circus” car park in France on concrete columns
The facility was designed to be an "urban catalyst" for the new Atalante ViaSilva district in the suburb of Cesson-Sévigné, with Paris-based Ateliers O-S Architectes creating a flexible structure that can be easily adapted or retrofitted in future.
Guillermo Acuña Arquitectos Asociados creates red bird cage-like house on Chilean coast
Above, four identical suites hold the corners of the plan with the exterior glazing looking outward and the interior spaces divided by banded walls in warm raw wood.
Best tall perennial flowers – 11 graceful plants for natural screening and privacy
Attractive too, the mass of deeply lobed leaves provides dense ground cover, and these are topped with curious deep purple, green, pink and white towering, flower spikes during spring and summer.
Smeg’s new air fryer oven costs £850, but after trying it I think I can wave goodbye to my built-in oven for good
I was right away able to find out how to establish the different cooking modes, it’s user-friendly and very simple to use, in spite of its substantial selection of functions. With 33 foods to select from on the cook menu, I did need to consult the direction brochure when making usage of this feature. Annoyingly,...
Neil M Denari Architects aims for “singularity” with purple LA office building
The four-storey building has a roughly rectangular layout, with large expanses of glass separated by metal cladding and thick columns at the base that support a floor plate covered over a ramped entryway.
Beyer Blinder Belle creates National Urban League HQ in Harlem
"The Urban Empowerment Center was designed with a rational architectural expression that belies the complexity of its highly diverse mixed-use program and its collaboration between multiple private, public, and state organizations," said the studio.