Whether you’re after dazzling fireworks, cultural traditions, or scenic beauty, these locations promise an experience to remember. So pack your bags, grab your loved ones, and get ready to welcome the new year in style!

The London Design Festival 2024, held from September 14 to 22, was a vibrant showcase of global creativity, innovation, and forward-thinking design. This year’s edition focused on sustainability and resilience, reflecting the growing urgency to address environmental and social challenges through design. ‍

Christian Louboutin is branching out from footwear and he’s expanding his creative horizons. From the iconic red-soled shoe designer himself, the Vermelho, is his next project and it’s sure to turn heads.

Discover the timeless appeal of fluted finishes and its resurgence in contemporary interior design. Learn how fluted detailing can add depth, texture, and a touch of elegance to any space, from classic to modern.

In this blog post, we head over to the Amalfi Coast in Italy and dive into the enchanting waters designed by Nicolas Party. This captivating swimming pool is located in the Le Sirenuse, which stands proud in the vertical town of Positano.

A restaurant’s interior plays a huge role in setting the ambiance, and the aesthetics of the place can play a huge part in your experience, which is why delectable meals now come with gorgeous interiors. Enjoy your food in a place that’s as captivating as the food itself. Let’s explore what Australia has to offer in terms of food and design. Here are some of my favourite restaurant interiors for 2024

As Mother’s Day approaches in Australia, it’s an ideal time to pamper Mum with something beyond the traditional flowers and chocolates. If you're keen on splurging and showing your love by exploring destinations beyond Australia, I’ve curated a list of spas that promise to pamper her and reinforce your dedication to showing her the world. Treat your mum to an international getaway this Mother’s Day and indulge her at any of these incredible locations.

Take a sneak peek of this year's Milan Design Week where the most innovative, creative, and inspirational designers congregate to show off their pieces. The focus for this year’s design week is on young talent, circularity, and inclusivity.‍ Click to see some of the exhibitions I’m keeping a close eye on.

Discover the luxurious side of camping with these top glamping destinations in Australia. Glamping offers all the beauty of nature with the comforts you crave. Get ready to be tempted by stunning locations and unforgettable experiences!

This year, we're opening our kitchen doors to a smorgasbord of exciting trends that add personality and style to the heart of our homes; from statement lighting that steals the show to marble accents that add a touch of timeless luxury. These are the biggest kitchen trends that are as functional as they are fabulous: 

Get ready for a serious dose of Italian luxury, because Dolce & Gabbana is setting down roots in London, and they're bringing their exquisite Casa collections with them. Forget your standard furniture stores – with Dolce & Gabbana Casa, it's all about handcrafted masterpieces, made in Italy with the same meticulous attention to detail that defines every Dolce & Gabbana creation.

Let’s admit it, it takes a lot of work to make window displays beautiful, but for the holidays? You need that extra kick so it can perfectly encapsulate the holiday spirit.Let me share with you some of my favourite holiday window displays across the globe:

For 2024, Dulux is all about making a space that reflects inner desire for positivity and nurturing spaces. Rethinking neutrals and trading these in for colours that resonate with nature. ‍I adore Dulux and how they explain their design choices. It’s not just about colour. It’s also about the feelings it evokes from us. For 2024, these are Dulux’s colour palettes:

As an interior designer, I’m always excited to see what the London Design Festival has to offer. It's a great opportunity to discover new trends and ideas and to be inspired by the work of some of the world's leading creatives. Read to see which exhibitions captured my attention this year.

It’s almost 2024 and the interior design world is bursting with new (and old) ideas that’ll shape the way homes will look from 2024 onwards. New trends are constantly popping up on social media and it can be hard to see what’ll stick, but I have my bets for the trends that’ll stay.So, if you’re looking to spruce up your home this new year, check out my favourite interior design trends for 2024!

Run by Cavallo Building and Hamptons Cottages & Gardens (HC&G), the Hampton Designer Showhouse is finally back! The annual Hampton Designer Showhouse brings together some of the top interior designers in the US to raise funds for charity. This year, Hampton Designer Showhouse is happening in an enchanting new home with gorgeous classic yet transitional architecture located in the Southamptons. 

Fashion and luxury brands have recognized that they are more than just purveyors of clothing; they are lifestyle brands. To reinforce this idea, many have started creating branded experiential spaces that serve as extensions of their identity, venturing beyond clothing, shoes, and accessories, and expanding into the hospitality industry. From upscale restaurants and chic cafés to pop-up beach clubs, these ventures are not just about selling products; they're about crafting unforgettable experiences.‍

The interiors featured in the TV show 'Succession' are absolutely stunning and reflect the lifestyle of the top 0.1% of the world’s wealthy. Here are some aspects that contribute to the stylish look of the interiors...

Explore the charms of revamped, rediscovered and reloved motels. They are certainly much cooler now than they ever were in the 80's!

I have scoured the internet and have sourced my picks for the most inspiring, interesting and just plain fabulous Christmas installations from both locally and around the world.

Some inspirational images to show how you can incorporate shades of Pantone's 2023 Colour of the Year, Viva Magenta, into your interiors.

The world's only Veuve Clicquot hotel will be opening in Noosa (but for a very short time only). Check it out here...

If you need colour inspiration for a new home or renovation then your timing is right on point, as Dulux have just released their 2023 Colour Forecast. Lets take a look at the colours that will be trending in the year ahead.

Milan design week made a triumphant return as the world's most important design event. I take a look at the highlights from the 2022 event.

As one of the most anticipated events of the year, and the world's biggest global design gathering, we had to capture our favourites. Accompanied by the iconic furniture fair Salone Del Mobile, celebrating their 60th edition.

Escaping the hustle and bustle of Melbourne, country Victoria holds architecturally striking retreats that are surrounded by rich landscapes and natural beauty.

Architectural Digest has listed their top picks of exceptionally designed hospitality destinations from around the world. We have hand-picked our favourite winners to present to you.

Located in Lisbon, Portugal the Java bar is a roof top terrace bar / bistro which maximises views of the capitals harbourside whilst serving seasonal ingredients to its guests.

Sip a cocktail with a loved one or indulge in some delicious food? W, Melbourne will provide the goods with an elevated aesthetic.

Commercial interiors can be extremely exciting and unique. The principles of design can be used to create interesting environments and memorable atmospheres in our public spaces. Ambiance and quality materials are key for attracting clientele and repeat business.

With international borders still closed, many of us are itching to get away to relax and unwind. With the crisp Autumn air and cooler weather dawning on us, cosying up next to a fire drinking wine and eating savouries seems like an irresistible indulgence.

We can all agree that 2020 was a pivotal eye opener in the way we live and use our homes. Predicted trends changed and we adapted to becoming homebodies with the mindset of comfort, tranquillity and Zen.

2020 has been a challenging year for all, but with travel restrictions set to ease just in time for Christmas we can look forward to being reunited with family and friends around the Christmas table.

After first encountering the glamorous 1920's home via photos in her 20's, Pretty Little Liars star Shay Mitchell instantly fell in love on her first real life visit to the warm Mediterranean inspired villa.With several remodelling attempts Mitchell describes how this latest incarnation, brought about to welcome her partner Matte Babel and their daughter Atlas, finally feels like her.

A look at the amazing collaboration between deisgner Richard Quinn and iconic Moncler puffer jacket.

Ellen Pompeo spends hours in her trailer on set of the ongoing popular TV drama, Greys Anatomy. She made a decision to update her space with the help of designers and the result is stunning.

Meghan Markle is now best known around the world as the Duchess of Sussex, residing in Frogmore Cottage with her husband Prince Harry. Before she became a Duchess she was living in L.A. and staring in well known TV dramas, best known for her role on Suits. As the Duke and Duchess of Sussex ...

British interior designer Kit Kemp created a colourful pop-up at Bergdorf Goodman. A beautiful light-filled loft space on the seventh floor of Bergdorf Goodman was transformed into a whimsical space with the designer's creations and collaborations.

A Shanghai based architectural design firm, x-living has created a dream like space for parents, children and infants. The fairytale swim club in Shanghai is not only an interior designers dream, it is the ideal play space for parents and children alike.

‍With spring in the air it is time for a fresh start when it comes to your interiors. It might be all the fresh air, new blooms in the garden, or the vitamin D, but it seems to inspire a change in your interior space. We are exploring Vogue's interior trends for Spring.While minimalism has been on trend for quite some time, this spring is taking a look at the opposite. Take all those colourful throw pillows out of the cupboard, hang that bold statement art piece, and embrace all things shiny and big.

The design of this modern dune-like golf clubhouse in Jordan by Oppenheim Architecture blends right into the surrounding area. The clubhouse sits on a leisure development that includes an 18 hole golf course designed by Greg Norman and will house commercial space, as well as residential apartments, and a hotel.

Father's Day is right around the corner. Are you organised with a gift for the special men in your life? Don't forget to spoil them with their favourite designer items as well as a day all about them.

Morocco is full of design inspiration. I was lucky enough to visit some stunning locations that have inspired my design career over the years.

Casa Perfect, a unique New York Gallery has transformed the traditional shopping experience into an innovative and hands on experience.According to Vogue Living, "The latest design gallery/retail space comes from the guys at The Future Perfect".

Milan Design week was April 9 - 14 this year. Milan's Design week is one of the busiest on the design calendar.It features installations from builders, architects, designers, as well as fashion and technology brands.

Missoni is well known for their iconic zigzag colourful prints. The new Missoni home collection is perfect for adding a pop of colour and style to a neutral palette.

Easter can be a very colourful time of the year between plastic eggs, jelly beans and bright furry characters. Your house doesn't have to become an Easter explosion. There are some simple updates you can make to bring some Easter cheer while staying stylish and understated.

With the world of Instagram, retailers are upping their game when it comes to inviting spaces. Eye-appealing, Instagram worthy interiors grab our attention and make us want to hop on a plane to experience them in person, especially when chocolate and ice cream are involved.Easter always seems to be a time of indulgence.

GP & J Baker's iconic prints have been around since 1884. H&M have collaborated with the British brand to create a stunning new collection, marrying together iconic interior prints with fashion.

Karl Lagerfeld was best known as the creative director of Chanel. He sadly passed away this year at the age of 85, leaving quite the legacy in the design world.

Each year Pantone releases the highly regarded Colour of the Year.In 2017, Pantone announced Greenery as it's Colour of the Year and described it as “refreshing, revitalising and symbolic of new beginnings”

Winter home decoration needn’t be a chore. It may be cold outside this time of year in Australia, but that doesn’t mean your interior should be hibernating too! Here are five decorating ideas to make your home feel alive this winter.

Master bedrooms are a hub of stylistic expression, and a well-designed, inviting master bedroom can steal away the centerpiece crown held by your living room.

The Hoxton hotel brand is designed for the style savvy. With offerings in Shoreditch, Holborn and Amsterdam, the doors have now opened to Hoxton's Paris incarnation.It's the largest of all the Hoxton hotels yet, and comes complete with a brasserie, a cocktail bar and 172 guest-rooms

It's one of those spaces that must be seen to be believed. Ladurée’s new salon de thé in Tokyo is a whimsical display of colour, candy and cutesy.

Mother's Day is a chance to pause and remember how much our mums do for us. It's nice to surprise our mums with a little gift too! If you're stuck for present ideas this Mother's Day, look no further.

Hamptons is one of those styles that just never dates. It's loved by young and old - and all different tastes. The beauty of the 'Hamptons' look is that it can be used very subtly, or applied to an entire room or home.

"Think different" is the theme for this month's design wrap. From classics reimagined to installing art where one hasn't before, to ground-breaking new products and boundary-pushing stunts. Explore the newest and best from the world of design in our April 2018 edition

Room Mate Hotels' latest property is certainly intriguing. The entrance of Room Mate Emir, in Istanbul, is bathed in a candy neon glow, which evaporates as one moves through to the softer-toned in-house restaurant and soothing suites.

Innovation, colour and play are at the heart of this month's global design wrap. New releases, new materials and new concepts take centre-stage as we look around the world at the best and latest in design.

Easter has become synonymous with indulging. Whether it's a chocolate egg hunt, a pavlova shared among family or seeking out the most extravagant desserts around the world, we all have our favourite way to celebrate. To inspire you this Easter, we have explored three of the most memorable dessert destinations from around the world.

If you're looking to escape with your lover for Valentine's Day - or indeed a special getaway later this year, the choice of where to stay can be overwhelming. Fear not! We have scoured across the world to bring you five of the most romantic (and beautifully designed) hotels that are the perfect place to create unforgettable memories, in style. Read on..

Co-working spaces are popping up the world over, with WeWork recently expanding to Australia, opening three locations in Sydney and one in Melbourne with another on the way.

This month, there are lots of new experiences to be had in the space where fashion and interiors meet.

It’s our first global design wrap of 2018, and we have brought you three progressive, commercial interior concepts, from Toronto to Beijing.

Skip the frantic present buying this year and stock up on quirky and beautifully designed goodies.

If you are looking to stay somewhere a little out of the ordinary this festive season, we have you covered. From right here in Australia, to the African continent and then the USA, we have selected three unique accommodation concepts that are sure to provide unforgettable memories and a whole lot of fun.

With a theme this month of the finer things in life, we've looked at the most extravagant, decadent and cultural new developments from the design industry the world over.

It might be easy to forget that the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival is actually about horse racing - with the focus increasingly on frocks, food and marquees.

Walking into goopLAB, you might be mistaken for thinking you accidentally walked into someone's home. But there's no embarrassment to be had.The interior of the first permanent store for Gwyneth Paltrow's behemoth online blog and shopping hub, goop, takes inspiration from her own homes.

Hailed as being longer than the Shard is tall, Google's plans for its new 11 storey London base feature a half Olympic sized swimming pool, a rooftop cafe (one of four in the complex) and a multi-use indoor sports pitch.

It is an office that feels like anything but. Each room is influenced by a unique culture, with all the comforts of a home firmly in place. This Paris HQ is home to technology disruptor Airbnb, created in a collaboration between Airbnb’s Environments Team and design firm STUDIOS Architecture.

Celebrity Insider: Claudia Schiffer's Tudor Mansion

When Casa Cook opens a new hotel, the design world and luxury getaway seekers sit up and listen. New in the Casa Cook stable of unique, laid back but highly luxurious beach hotels is Casa Cook Kos.

Who said museums had to be serious? Los Angeles' latest museum is far from it. The Museum of Ice Cream pays homage to all things sweet and features 10 rooms each with a unique dessert theme. Its mission? To "design environments that bring people together and provoke imagination".

It's getting cold outside and that means the snow season is upon us. If you're anything like us, you choose your accommodation based first and foremost on its interior. Holidays are a chance to escape your everyday and spend time living in your idea of paradise - whether that's spending all day on the slopes, relaxing in front of the chalet's fireplace or indulging in spa treatments. Take a look at our pick of Europe's three most stylish ski resorts.

Jessica Alba's The Honest Company is now five years old and in its third office space. Unlike the other two spaces, with the business more established, there was a dedicated budget to play with, and for the first time, a professional team behind the fit out. Alba engaged the company who redecorated her home - Consort Design - to recreate the 83,000 square foot work space and transform it from a huge warehouse-aesthetic to an inviting, homely office space, along with showroom spaces for the many The Honest Company products.

If only we could fly away to the world's leading spa resorts to celebrate Mother's Day this year. That's not a reality for many of us, but not to fear: we have pulled together four incredible spa resorts to go on all of our bucket lists. From Marrakech to Miama beach, take your pick...

Set into the depths of Phuket's Kamala rainforest is a resort like no other: Keemala. Inspired by the stories, cultures, traditions, and lifestyles of four groups of fictitious ancient Phuket settlers, the resort is divided into four different lots of villas, each with their unique design and distinctive guest experiences.

With Mother's Day fast approaching, we've curated a mum-friendly edition of our wrap of the latest and best from the world of design. From quirky, kitsch mini-golf to a new look Aesop store and a favourite design magazine celebrating half a century, there is plenty in store for your mum - and yourself - to enjoy this month.

This year, instead of loading up on cheap, poor quality chocolate, how about choosing less but better? If you need convincing, how about this: more expensive chocolate is typically better for you as it is made from organic, top quality ingredients. To help you choose some artisan products, we've gone inside three leading chocolatiers from around the globe. Take your pick!

In a fitting move, the fashionista of Sex and the City has opened a 'real life' fashion store. Sarah Jessica Parker is building on the success of her self named accessories and apparel brand

While there's no denying that holidays and travel are one of life's greatest joys, the design-minded amongst us also get the same excitement out of the places we get to stay at and explore around the world. On that note, we've curated our five 'stand-out' lobbies from across the globe - from a former palace to a tropical outdoor lobby, take a look.

Dumbo is fast becoming the trendiest, up-and-coming suburb in New York. It recently welcomed Etsy’s new HQ – a 200,000-square-foot hub that took 2 years to complete and is double the size of the company’s previous complex.Etsy launched in 2005 as an online marketplace for crafters, makers and ‘DIY-ers’.

We're always on the look out for hotels and retreats that set a new standard, so when we heard of Casa Cook on the island of Rhodes, Greece, we were intrigued. Seeing inside this boutique hotel, we realised it was something very special.

There's no denying that Paris is an epicentre of global fashion. It is host to the 'Paris Fashion Week'; part of the four major global fashion weeks (the others being in London, Milan and New York). In fact, the first recognised Paris Fashion Week was held in 1973 as a fundraiser to restore the Palace of Versailles

As summery dresses and short sleeved shirts began to enter stores, we know that warmer weather and the fashions that come with it, are almost here. Likewise, in our homes, we strip away the heavy throws and start to use our BBQs and patios much more.

Being a Kardashian, Kim certainly doesn't hold back when it comes to travelling. In a clever PR stunt, international rental company Airbnb is putting up the Kardashian-West family in this $10,000-a-night triplex penthouse as Kanye travels the country on his Saint Pablo Tour.

There really is nothing else quite like Bromley & Co. Spanning three stores along with collaborations with the likes of Kookai, Heston Blumenthal and Wolf Blass, this Australian company fuses art, homewares and fashion with large doses of originality, quirk and je ne sais quoi.

Not only has the leading international institute on colour, Pantone, released a new colour to its collection, but it was created through a first-time collaboration of six brands.

For the leading fashion boutiques around the world, it's never just about the clothes. Instead, it's about providing an incredible experience to customers from the moment they walk in the door, and much of that comes down to the interiors.

For the amount of time we spend in our workplace, we really need to be happy there. While colleagues and the work itself play a big role, so too does the physical environment. The physical aspects of our workplace environment can have a direct impact on our productivity, health and overall job satisfaction. Natural light, a considered layout and ergonomic furniture are important, but what about a space's 'creativity'?

There's nothing like escaping the modern technologies and daily demands with a few days on the open road. We're spoilt for choice here in Australia; with options to travel to the lush rainforests of Queensland to the white beaches of the East Coast and everything in between. We've featured a few of the most memorable getaway spots in Australia to switch off and relax.

A well-designed interior can do as much for a restaurant as the menu. There's no secret recipe of course for what makes a restaurant's design successful, but key features like uniqueness, flow, and warmth all help. We've gathered five of our favourite restaurant interiors from around the world for you to explore.

Buying from Australia-based hair and skincare company Aesop is all about the experience: the delight of senses through the designed environment and personal exchange.