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Design on the Edge »
The main event at the Milan Furniture Fair only tells part of the story. Barbara Chandler ventured off the beaten track and into the city’s dark depths of design to track down some of the slightly less mainstream work on display
Theory of Evolution »
After two decades of collaboration, Snaidero pulls the wraps off its latest kitchen designed by Pininfarina - and it’s no less inspiring than its predecessors
Power to the People »
As the ‘smart grid’ becomes a reality, allowing consumers to take greater control of their energy consumption, Stacey Sheppard takes a look at the integral role that household appliance manufacturers will play in facilitating the evolution of our electricity supplies
Talking Heads »
The Designer Roundtable at KBB 2010 saw some of the most influential figures from the KBB design world meet to discuss the big issues affecting their work today...
Making it Happen »
Furniture designer Paul Kelley explains why he believes traditional skills still have a key role to play in modern interiors
Plaice Setting »
A look inside a superb-looking kitchen design that has clever storage solutions – and an aquarium - at its core
Dressed to Impress »
KBB 2010 was not generally the place to see concept designs, which is why CDA’s oven makeovers particularly caught the eye
Space and Style »
As entries come in thick and fast for the Design Awards 2010, we revisit some of last year’s strongest contenders, including this stunning kitchen in Surrey...
Reinventing the Meal »
With kitchen designs that look like they’ve just landed, one studio is encouraging us to reconsider the shape and form of the kitchen as we know it
Tubular Dwell »
Sustainable design is increasingly being included at the very heart of ambitious new-build projects, including this Dublin home that ticks all the right ‘eco’ boxes
The Future’s Simple »
A bold futuristic vision of the kitchen of the future was proposed in Stockholm recently – a kitchen that would truly adapt to the needs of its user...
Pop Art »
Minimalism lost its crown as the dominant style in modern interior home design some time ago, but as bright, bold colours and graphics are welcomed back with open arms, Stacey Sheppard asks exactly what it is about Pop Art that makes it so appealing
Where There Was Darkness... »
From gloomy and oppressive to bright and inspiring, a London mews house has been given a complete overhaul with stunning results
Cream of the Crop »
A simple and practical solution to an annoying problem took the top honour at this year’s Brit Insurance Design Awards
Daylight Saving »
Open plan and yet with a real sense of separate space, this Edinburgh home offers something of a lesson in how to create a bright and flexible home environment
Natural Thinking »
Stone and wood are the stars of the show in Antonio Citterio’s latest kitchen design for Italian manufacturer Arclinea
Crystal Clear »
When it comes to colourful designs, Karim Rashid probably has the first and last word. His graphic designs for Scavolini’s Crystal kitchen prove the point
Royal Reward »
His work has attracted awards for many years, but now furniture designer Mark Wilkinson is to receive his OBE this month
Past to the Present »
Bringing old buildings up to modern standards can be one of the biggest challenges facing architects and designers as this tough project demonstrated...
Art of Glass »
From the glass staircase in Santambrogio’s Milan showroom to the new interiors on show in London, the creative options are clear to see...
Forecasting the Future »
With product lead times so long, reacting to current trends isn’t enough. Stacey Sheppard talks to the ‘professional trend forecasters’ and finds out how designers can look ahead to future developments in order to maximise the success and profitability of their products.
Black Magic »
An awkward roof space was the location for a new master bedroom and en-suite bathroom. Susan Quirke explains to Martin Allen-Smith how she enabled the room to really play to its strengths
Future Thinking »
Martin Allen-Smith, Editor of Designer, details some exciting new developments for the magazine...
The Road Ahead »
Sustainability has become a key part of our vocabulary in residential interiors, and yet other sectors have faced an even greater challenge to beef up their green credentials. Gerry McGovern, Design Director at Land Rover, explains how sustainability has impacted on his world.
Centre for Living »
We all understand the importance of ‘the heart of the home’, so a house with a hollow centre definitely deserved a closer look
Furniture Fusion »
Designer went to Germany for a world exclusive look at the new Philippe Starck-designed kitchen by Warendorf
Hidden Depths »
Light and bright is usually the rule for bathroom schemes, and yet sometimes, taking an entirely different approach is the best way
Capital Gains »
There’s no shortage of design highlights in London this month, as the city once again looks to reassert its strong credentials as a global design hu
Re-Use and Reinvigorate »
Interior renovations don’t always demand that you rip everything out and start again to achieve the right look, as this Lake District property shows...
New Designers Review »
Designer picked out a few particularly clever ideas from this year's New Designers show
Expect the Unexpected »
Extending a property without encroaching on the garden is not always possible...
High Dining »
Perched up high in the centre of Paris, is one of the most exclusive restaurants in town - an experiment in art, design and gastronomy...
Not Just a Pretty Place »
Clever space solutions and detailed finishings make this project more than just an eye-catching 'showhome' - it's also had real workable practicality built-in
Off The Wall »
The latest trends in wallcoverings mark an unmistakable shift away from minimalism and towards individualism, writes Stacey Sheppard
