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Mood of the month • Let them have decadent pastels! Spring is in the air, and we have been inspired by the hazily elegant cinematic world of Sofia Coppola, whose approach to prettiness is a middle finger to traditional ideas of femininity

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Into the open • There’s nothing like the sight of new garden furniture to put you in a sunnier state of mind, which is why you will be pleased to know that a flurry of big names have released their summer collections. It’s in keeping with a new trend we’ve noticed that has seen brands unveiling their outdoor launches much earlier in the year, as consumers prepare for al fresco dining in early spring. From Kvadrat’s first range of garden rugs to loungers, colour-pop side tables and more, here’s our pick of the bunch…

Dr Samuel Ross MBE • The director of the London Biennale 2025 cherishes English oak pews that speak to his evolving understanding of identity

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The house of Molteni • The brand’s grand palazzo has been reimagined by Vincent Van Duysen as a flagship store and so much more

Egg cups • Forget posh chocolate Easter eggs or elaborate scavenger hunts. This spring, the status symbol is an avant-garde breakfast essential. If you’re going to put all your eggs in one basket (read: cup), make sure it’s one of our favourites

Marina Abramović • A person of note tells us what they’re watching, listening to and more…

Al Bates • Tobias Vernon, 8 Holland Street founder, on the artist who honours her grandmother’s legacy through sustainable fabric ‘paintings’

The ‘4 Chaise Longue’ • It was long said that Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand collaborated on one of the 20th century’s most recognisable furniture designs, but in truth it only had one creator

Studio Indigo • The Chelsea practice that integrates architecture and interior design to create bespoke, handcrafted spaces

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Destination: Milan • As the road to the year’s biggest design week (April 7-13) comes firmly into view, we catch up with stars of the UK scene to exclusively reveal how they plan to wow the crowds

PATTERN PLAYBOOK • These are the fabrics and wallpapers that design-world insiders are pinning to their moodboards, from dashing drapes and cool upholstery to colour and texture that will liven up any home – it’s the ultimate decorating edit

The rest is history • To mark its 150th anniversary, Liberty is launching ‘The House of Liberty’ collection, inspired by its remarkable archive

Fantastic beasts… • …and where to find them – they’re entwined in the new Clarke & Clarke wallpapers, fabrics and murals inspired by artist Emma J Shipley’s travels

Painterly pattern • To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Casamance has collaborated with an artist to bring soul to our homes

Rhapsody in blue • Chambray, denim and saturated tones of indigo dominate in Ralph Lauren’s spring collection, taken straight from the runway

Raw silk • Beloved by kings and queens both ancient and modern, the fabric that is synonymous with opulence has a fascinating history, as Kassia St Clair explains

Tiny-tile energy • Mosaic is having a significant interiors moment, as intricate, artistic tile configurations go wall-to-wall in homes across the UK. From floors containing secret messages to surrealist murals, these examples show the modern possibilities of...