Eight interiors where chequerboard flooring adds a sense of nostalgia

A cannabis dispensary, a hotel gym and an office in a converted 1930s military warehouse feature in this lookbook, proving that chequered floors aren’t just for kitchens. Alternating squares of colour, a style hearkening back to the nostalgia of 1950s American diners and Victorian entryways, can provide a graphic backdrop to any room. The examples…

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Eight bold showers that add a pop of colour to the bathroom

Showers enclosed in dichroic glass and wrapped in speckled terrazzo are featured in our latest lookbook, which showcases eight unique showers that bring a touch of colour to the bathroom. Bathtubs often hold the spotlight in a bathroom, but this round-up proves showers can be just as showstopping – and luxurious. From an all-pink shower…

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Eight restful bedrooms decorated in the colours of autumn leaves

In this lookbook, Dezeen has selected eight bedrooms that feature shades of green, yellow, orange, red and brown to create cosy environments with an autumnal feel. As the northern hemisphere settles into the autumn season and the days get colder, this roundup showcases examples of how to create serene and restful bedrooms by using colours similar…

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Eight airy and pared-back loft conversions

A tactile Amsterdam apartment and a birch plywood-lined extension feature in our latest lookbook, which collects eight loft conversions created for maximum space. Architects and designers often open out the room located directly under the roof of a house to create extra living areas or storage space. Whether they were renovations of an existing room…

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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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