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NON-OBVIOUS MEGA DESIGN TRENDS: HOW TO SEE WHAT OTHERS MISS

The game-changing trends to keep you future-ready.
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2025 DESIGN PREDICTIONS ARE IN FOR THE WHOLE HOUSE

What’s in (and what’s out) for the new year, according to insider data.
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THE 23 MOST DEFINING PIECES OF FURNITURE FROM THE LAST 100 YEARS

Which designs would you nominate to a Furniture Hall of Fame?
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THE THINGS YOUR WEDDING GUESTS SECRETLY DESPISE

The aspects of weddings, people really detest.
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IF YOU WANT TO SELL YOUR HOUSE, FIGURE OUT WHAT TO RENOVATE FIRST

Don't go overboard.
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February 20, 2025

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NON-OBVIOUS MEGA DESIGN TRENDS: HOW TO SEE WHAT OTHERS MISS

The game-changing trends to keep you future-ready.

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November 29, 2024

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2025 DESIGN PREDICTIONS ARE IN FOR THE WHOLE HOUSE

What’s in (and what’s out) for the new year, according to insider data.

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August 1, 2024

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THE NEW 100 ETIQUETTE RULES FOR MODERN LIFE

The new rules of etiquette. Hugging? Out. Air-kissing? In.

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August 21, 2024

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THE RIGHT WAY TO LAY OUT YOUR LIVING ROOM: THE 7 RULES

Designers follow these guidelines.

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July 24, 2024

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HOW ON TREND IS YOUR HOUSE?

It's time for dopamine decorating.

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May 19, 2024

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THESE ARE THE WORST DECORATING MISTAKES YOU CAN MAKE

Here's how to fix the most common blunders.

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February 17, 2024

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INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS TO KNOW

The big ideas and trends defining design for the coming year.

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January 11, 2024

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DECORATING ON A BUDGET: INSIDER SECRETS

Time for an update.

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January 30, 2024

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IF YOU WANT TO SELL YOUR HOUSE, FIGURE OUT WHAT TO RENOVATE FIRST

Don't go overboard.

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Love these houses. Nature is the best decorator an

Love these houses. Nature is the best decorator and designer.. Look at the colours. Everything is in harmony. It shows that using natural materials can be simple. @frenchcountrypassion @maisonetjardin @clarefeldman10 @worldarchitectureinterior @westlake_homes

Lessons designers learned about us when the world

Lessons designers learned about us when the world stood still? The pandemic gave researchers a rare opportunity to learn about who we are and how we live, according to a recent report in @nytimes. The simultaneous changes endured by the entire world created experiments that could never have happened otherwise. Perhaps a couple of the most important takeaways were that trees and plants make people happier. A study in Taiwan analysed the “window/wall ratio” in people’s quarantine rooms and found that more windows, especially if people could see vegetation, made them happier. Another takeaway? There’s no substitute for human contact. Across the globe when people didn’t see other people their mental health got worse. Spaces that matter most to happiness are private gardens, balconies and open-plan living. All of these make us feel more connected. @architecture.wave via @ashleytstark #naturalliving #flow #trees

Lately it seems change is occurring at lightning s

Lately it seems change is occurring at lightning speed. In response, some people are looking to slow life down by creating nurturing homes with warm, earthy colours, natural materials and a style that will last through whatever the world stirs up. If you want to understand what’s going to be big in design this year, peer into the world’s psyche. When the world was scared and isolated during Covid shutdown, we decorated for comfort. This year, weary and worried after a stretch of inflation and political uncertainty, people are craving fulfilment and optimism at home with spaces that engage all the senses. And are easy to manage. Join us for a look at 2025’s year of possibilities - how to see what others miss and the ‘Non-Obvious Mega Design Trends’ at www.melissapenfold.com now. Pic 1-5; @architamoda; Pic 6; @dangordonla #naturalliving

A 19th-century mill restored with a measured appro

A 19th-century mill restored with a measured approach. The structure retains its original stone structure while integrating concrete and glass with precision. A balance of preservation and modern intervention in the Corsican hills. Mulinu Casanelli, Fozzano, Corsica, Photo: @sylvain_alessandri @architecture.wave

Jnane Rumi, a beautiful estate in Marrakech owned

Jnane Rumi, a beautiful estate in Marrakech owned by Gert-Jan Van den Bergen and his wife Corinne, originally designed in the mid-20th century by architect Charles Boccara and later expanded with the help of architect, Nicholas Bode. The main house has 11 rooms (available to rent) with three garden pavilions set among more than 150 palm trees. It shows the magic of Morrocan garden design, which has much to teach us. Basically, better gardens mean better living. A friendly garden is a place to live instead of to work. Terraces and pools that are annexed to living spaces, lure people to explore outdoor areas and by extension, to appreciate nature. @dumondavid; @jnanerumi; photo: @gertjanvandenbergh via @architecture.wave #naturalliving #natural #countrylife #nature #flow #light #timeless

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Love these houses. Nature is the best decorator an

Love these houses. Nature is the best decorator and designer.. Look at the colours. Everything is in harmony. It shows that using natural materials can be simple. @frenchcountrypassion @maisonetjardin @clarefeldman10 @worldarchitectureinterior @westlake_homes

Lessons designers learned about us when the world

Lessons designers learned about us when the world stood still? The pandemic gave researchers a rare opportunity to learn about who we are and how we live, according to a recent report in @nytimes. The simultaneous changes endured by the entire world created experiments that could never have happened otherwise. Perhaps a couple of the most important takeaways were that trees and plants make people happier. A study in Taiwan analysed the “window/wall ratio” in people’s quarantine rooms and found that more windows, especially if people could see vegetation, made them happier. Another takeaway? There’s no substitute for human contact. Across the globe when people didn’t see other people their mental health got worse. Spaces that matter most to happiness are private gardens, balconies and open-plan living. All of these make us feel more connected. @architecture.wave via @ashleytstark #naturalliving #flow #trees

Lately it seems change is occurring at lightning s

Lately it seems change is occurring at lightning speed. In response, some people are looking to slow life down by creating nurturing homes with warm, earthy colours, natural materials and a style that will last through whatever the world stirs up. If you want to understand what’s going to be big in design this year, peer into the world’s psyche. When the world was scared and isolated during Covid shutdown, we decorated for comfort. This year, weary and worried after a stretch of inflation and political uncertainty, people are craving fulfilment and optimism at home with spaces that engage all the senses. And are easy to manage. Join us for a look at 2025’s year of possibilities - how to see what others miss and the ‘Non-Obvious Mega Design Trends’ at www.melissapenfold.com now. Pic 1-5; @architamoda; Pic 6; @dangordonla #naturalliving

A 19th-century mill restored with a measured appro

A 19th-century mill restored with a measured approach. The structure retains its original stone structure while integrating concrete and glass with precision. A balance of preservation and modern intervention in the Corsican hills. Mulinu Casanelli, Fozzano, Corsica, Photo: @sylvain_alessandri @architecture.wave

Jnane Rumi, a beautiful estate in Marrakech owned

Jnane Rumi, a beautiful estate in Marrakech owned by Gert-Jan Van den Bergen and his wife Corinne, originally designed in the mid-20th century by architect Charles Boccara and later expanded with the help of architect, Nicholas Bode. The main house has 11 rooms (available to rent) with three garden pavilions set among more than 150 palm trees. It shows the magic of Morrocan garden design, which has much to teach us. Basically, better gardens mean better living. A friendly garden is a place to live instead of to work. Terraces and pools that are annexed to living spaces, lure people to explore outdoor areas and by extension, to appreciate nature. @dumondavid; @jnanerumi; photo: @gertjanvandenbergh via @architecture.wave #naturalliving #natural #countrylife #nature #flow #light #timeless

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