Latest articles by Pip Rich
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'You can walk into a lot of beautiful spaces, but they’re not fun. That’s not the world I want to run in. Give me more fun' – inside the eclectic world of Robert Novogratz
As one half of The Novogratz, designer Robert Novogratz has been called a ‘disruptor’ for over three decades. But his intelligent approach to decor comes down to just one thing: creating spaces that feel fun. In our new series Layered Lives, we get to know the designer behind these iconic, brave spaces
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Swiss Coffee vs White Dove – how to choose between Benjamin Moore's most popular white paints
Benjamin Moore's Swiss Coffee and White Dove are two white paints that may, at first glance, look very similar, but designers know both have very specific uses
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I'm downsizing from a country home to a city apartment – these are the 6 decor essentials that are coming with me (and 3 I'm getting rid of)
I'm moving house again, but this time I am being strict with what decor is getting packed and what I am leaving behind
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'It was one of the most fun projects we've worked on' – 8 design lessons to learn from the most interesting gray kitchen I've seen in years
Kitchen designer Steven Cooper has done the seemingly impossible, mixing metallics, woods, and light and dark colors, but still created a cohesive and beautiful space
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'It is a shade we return to time and time again' – why designers love Farrow & Ball's quietly indulgent Pointing
Farrow & Ball's Pointing is the neutral paint color designers have fallen in love with, using it in multiple projects and multiple ways. Here's why it should be your new go-to shade
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'We are more chilled here, it’s not a fancy place' – see inside Robert and Cortney Novogratz's makeover of their vacation home, a masterclass in making everything you love work together
Old, new, antiqued, contemporary, here's how the Novogratz have made a masterclass in melding styles together in a way that feels chic and effortless
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'People don't have to actually use the plates' – poolside brunch, LALA Reimagined-style, is much a feast for the senses as it is about the food
Designers Azar Fattahi and Lia McNairy of LALA Reimagined don't hold back when it comes to a poolside brunch, their styling making guests want to gossip, kick back, and have a good time
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'I want everything to feel beautiful and effortless' – designer Brigette Romanek on the easiest ways to create an elegant alfresco aperitvo hour
Citrus twists, earthy colors, and SZA on repeat – no one knows how to throw an aperitif hour party that lasts into the night quite like the always-stylish Brigette Romanek
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'Let nature lead the way' – Jenni Kayne has mastered the art of the alfresco lunch, and her style advice will keep you lounging at the table long into the afternoon
Laid-back style is what Jenni Kayne is known for, and that comes into its own at one of her alfresco lunches. An effortless menu and even easier table setting will allow you to be the host with the most relaxed demeanor of them all
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'It was more than just the perfect ice breaker, it was magic' – stylist extraordinaire Steve Cordony on how to set the scene for a perfect summer garden party
Natural textures, the perfect setting, and a killer Spotify playlist are all the ingredients Steve Cordony needs for a perfect summer garden party where guests always have a good time
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I just spent two days with my favorite interior designers in Palm Springs – these are the 3 key but easy-to-follow design rules I learned from exploring their recent project
A trip to a work in progress project with LALA Reimagined gave me so much decor inspiration I had to share my key learnings
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How do you know when a room is finished? I asked 7 designers how they tell when they are 'done'
The hardest part of decorating is knowing when to stop – so I asked the experts how they know when it's time to step away
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The 5 biggest design mistakes I have made in the last 20 years of decorating and renovating – and what I have learned from them
Life is all just trial and error, or at least, the way I've been decorating has been
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I wanted to recreate the feeling of a boutique hotel in my own bedroom – this incredibly easy bedding tip made the space chic and cohesive
Bringing an element of cohesion to my bedroom scheme and doubling down on the bed set up has made it feel like a plush hotel
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My kitchen table was an unsightly dumping ground – but this one designer tip to just buy a lamp changed it completely
A tiny bit of designer advice has made my kitchen table look so much smarter and so much nicer to sit at
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5 key trends from Milan Design Week that are going to change the design direction of 2025
From floating furniture to silvered surfaces, here's my perspective on the key themes and new moods coming through from Milan Design Week 2025
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5 decorating trends you thought you hated that are making a return in 2025
We spoke with top interior designers, who opened our eyes to how trends we thought everyone hated are actually back for 2025
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A designer just taught me this inexpensive bathroom lighting trick that's changed my life for the better – it's an under $10 solution to my daily problem
This simple, affordable hack has solved a problem with my bathroom lighting, I thought we all suffered from
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Where do interior designers find creative inspiration? We asked 9 designers to share, and their answers reflect how today's trends are formed
Asking the interior designers who set the trends where they get their inspiration helps understand why decor today looks how it does
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I didn't realise this one inexpensive decorative bathroom trick would make such a difference – but now my space is so much better to relax in
An interior designer recently taught me about the one unexpected material she always uses in bathroom decor, and now I can see why she does
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Tour a tall, narrow townhouse that creates cohesion between its many floors
In this five-floor, mid-terrace townhouse in London, interior designer Lara Bates used color as a unifying force with injections of pattern to create a sophisticated but relaxed family home
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5 things to avoid buying at IKEA – and where to get them instead
IKEA is a wonderful resource for affordable, on-trend home decor, but there are a few things this design editor would never buy
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5 chic 90s design trends making a comeback in 2025, approved by interior designers
The 1990s are infiltrating the trends of 2025, and there is a lot to be taken from its sleek and chic approach, as designers explain
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5 key trends that are dividing designers – and the Internet – in 2025
The latest round of design trends isn't suiting everyone's tastes, and designers are still figuring out how to approach them. These are the most controversial of the year that are dividing designers
