Eight kitchen islands that have sleek waterfall edges

For our latest lookbook, we spotlight eight contemporary kitchens that centre on islands with waterfall countertops made from concrete, stone and chunky terrazzo. As its name suggests, a waterfall edge is a style of kitchen island or cabinet where the countertop appears to flow seamlessly from the surface to the ground. The feature, also known…

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Eight living rooms enhanced by decorative and striking art pieces

For our latest lookbook, we have gathered eight examples of serene living rooms where well-curated artworks add a touch of creativity. Paintings, sculptures and other art pieces can add a more personal feel to interiors, as seen in these eight art-filled living rooms. While some have gone all in on the art, others chose just…

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Ten colourful bedrooms that bring a brightness to the interior

In this lookbook, Dezeen has selected ten bedrooms that are unified in their use of bright and bold colours, ranging from hot pink to mint green and canary yellow. A Tokyo hotel room that is swathed in bright pink, a Sydney bedroom that proves blue is tranquil, and a dark forest-green-toned bedroom in England all…

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Ten living rooms decorated with textural cowhide rugs

From a ranch in Colorado to a treehouse in Australia, the living spaces in this lookbook are united by the grounding presence of cowhide rugs. Animal skins have been used in dwellings for warmth and decoration for thousands of years. More recently, cowhide rugs – which were popularised in America – have become a common…

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Eight interiors that use a monochrome palette to make a statement

From a mint-green eyewear store to an icy grey skincare clinic, the interiors in this lookbook feature monochromatic palettes. Monochrome palettes use just one main colour throughout a space, with variations in tones, shades and tints incorporated into furniture, finishes and other details. The spaces below, which range from retail to residential interiors, use colours…

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Eight basement apartments that are subterranean sanctuaries

In this lookbook, we select eight apartments that prove basements are the new penthouses, from an art deco flat in Paris to a sci-fi-style hideaway in Madrid. Often associated with limited space and poor natural light, basement homes have not always been particularly coveted. But as the world’s cities get more expensive, busier and hotter,…

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