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      Eight homes where well-designed hallways create stylish connections

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      In this lookbook, we’ve collected eight residential hallways that incorporate skylights, artwork, plants and more to bring interest to passing through an interior.

      Whether they line the perimeter of the house or were inserted through its centre, these hallways from residences in Vietnam to New York show that a corridor contains all the potential to design as the rooms they connect.
      While hallways are largely functional as they connect other rooms, their dramatic and transient nature make them an exciting, and sometimes difficult, space to decorate.
      Each project below showcases a different approach to the opportunity, from plants running along the ceiling to textured wall panels that add visual interest as inhabitants pass by.
      This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration see previous lookbooks featuring zellige tiles, splashes of blue and decorative platform beds.

      Photo is by Hirouyki OkiFamily home, Vietnam, by MIA Design Studio
      A long plant-lined corridor runs along three separate volumes that make up this holiday home in a coastal city in Vietnam designed for a plant-loving client.
      Creeper plants hang down from the ceiling of the corridor and are highlighted by a sunlit shaft running its length, which creates dapples of light on the floor.
      Find out more about Family home ›
      The photo is by Chris MottaliniNew York City penthouse, USA, by Crina Arghirescu Rogard
      Paintings, photographs and sculptures by the owner’s family line the corridor of this penthouse in a historic New York City building, which was updated by architect Crina Arghirescu Rogard.
      An extensive collection of art continues throughout the apartment, mixed with a thoughtful selection of eclectic furniture and original detailing.
      Find out more about New York City penthouse ›
      Photo is by Yevhenii AvramenkoKyiv apartment, Ukraine, by Modektura
      Wooden frames line the archways in the corridors of this renovated apartment in Kyiv, created by interior studio Modektura to reflect its 1900 origins.
      Described by the studio as a “central artery”, the corridor extends the entire length of the apartment, connecting the kitchen to the bedroom and living area.
      Find out more about Kyiv apartment ›

      Photo is by Do mal o menosLisbon apartment, Portugal, by Alarquitectos
      Two brightly painted passageways sit at the centre of this Portuguese apartment, created by a long, pink wall on one side and the kitchen on the other, which is made up of blue cabinetry.
      The pink hallway continues the length of the space, connecting the living area with the apartment’s bedrooms, while the blue runs into a dining area.
      Find out more about Lisbon apartment ›
      Photo is by James RetiefHouse Made by Many Hands, UK, by Cairn
      Cairn used hempcrete to form the walls of this London home in order to brighten up the formerly “dark and cramped” home.
      A slim hallway runs along the kitchen and out into a patio. It is bordered on either side by the textured hempcrete and a bar and topped with a row of skylights.
      Find out more about House Made by Many Hands ›
      Photo is by David MitchellTribeca loft, USA, by Timothy Godbold
      Geometric relief panels line the walls of this Tribeca apartment, creating interest and texture along narrow New York hallways.
      “The wall details in this Tribeca space are inspired by a classic 1970s sci-fi series that showcases an all-Italian modern aesthetic within a futuristic environment,” said interior design studio Timothy Godbold.
      Find out more about Tribeca loft ›
      Photo is by BoysPlayNiceMasná 130, Czech Republic, by ORA
      A large, black curve leads into the entryway of this bathroom in a Renaissance-era house in the Czech Republic.
      Various historic elements were kept in place by Czech architecture studio ORA, while contemporary furniture and elements, like this solid wall volume, were incorporated throughout.
      Find out more about Masná 130 ›
      Photo is by Cesar BéjarCasa Shi, Mexico, by HW Studio
      Long, monolithic and bare corridors and stairways run throughout this home outside of Mexico City by HW Studio.
      At the centre of the home, a curved wall separates living areas from the bedrooms, which are also boarded by a passageway lined with floor-to-ceiling glass.
      Find out more about Casa Shi ›
      This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration see previous lookbooks featuring zellige tiles, splashes of blue and decorative platform beds.

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      Eight contemporary bathrooms coloured with soothing shades of green

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      Glazed tiles, waxed concrete and tactile plaster are among the surface finishes used to create the earthy green bathrooms featured in our latest lookbook.

      The colour green is widely known to have a calming and comforting effect, thanks to its links to the natural world.
      This lends itself well to architects and designers designing for wellbeing, particularly in bathroom interiors where the goal is to relax and unwind.
      From a flat in the bustling streets of Paris to a secluded forest residence in rural Poland, the homes in this lookbook demonstrate how embracing green is an effective way to create a soothing atmosphere in any bathroom, no matter its style, size or setting.
      This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration, see previous lookbooks featuring imperfect zellige tiles, blue interiors and living rooms with 1970s-style furnishings.

      Photo by Jim StephensonLondon apartment, UK, by Daab Design
      To create the impression of a leafy garden, Daab Design lined the walls of this bathroom in terracotta tiles with different shades of green glaze.
      The tiles reflect green-tinged light into the room, helping to create a natural, soothing atmosphere. It is finished with a large mirror, utilitarian fixtures and an opal light bulb.
      Find out more about this London apartment ›
      Photo by Tim Van De VeldeSL House, Belgium, by Ae-Architecten
      Ae-Architecten used fern green plaster to coat the walls and ceiling of the bathroom at SL House, which was recently renovated in Ghent.
      The natural shade of the walls is paired with a white terrazzo floor and sink, and warmed by brass fixtures and a wooden cupboard and window reveal.
      Find out more about SL House ›
      Photo by Martyna Rudnicka with styling by Anna SalakDom Las, Poland, by Studio Onu
      Long, narrow tiles in a range of green tones envelop this bathroom’s curving walls, lending a natural and organic aesthetic to the room.
      It was designed by Studio Onu as part of a forest house it created in Poland and is intended to echo the hues of the surrounding vegetation. The tiles are complemented by warm wooden details and a pale green cabinet.
      Find out more about  Dom Las ›
      Photo by French + TyeHouse Recast, UK, by Studio Ben Allen
      The bath, counters, washbasin and benches in the bathroom of this London house were all cast in cool green concrete, paired with industrial brass fixtures.
      Its natural hue helps soften the geometric forms of the room, which Studio Ben Allen has designed to have the feel of a hammam.
      Find out more about House Recast ›
      Photo by Piet-Albert GoethalsBelgian apartment, Belgium, by Carmine Van Der Linden and Thomas Geldof
      This guest bathroom is located in an apartment in Belgium and enclosed with deep seaweed-coloured walls that nod to its calming, coastal setting.
      It is accessed through a green wood-lined door and teamed with a statement Gris Violet marble basin that adds to the natural look of the space.
      Find out more about this Belgian apartment ›
      Photo is by Denilson Machado of MCA EstúdioHygge Studio, Brazil, by Melina Romano
      Architect Melina Romano created an earthy aesthetic for the bathroom of Hygge Studio by combining a terracotta-coloured vanity unit and matching floor tiles with forest green walls.
      Completing the room is a rounded mirror, planting and black and copper fixtures.
      Find out more about Hygge Studio ›
      Photo by Zac and ZacEdinburgh apartment, UK, by Luke and Joanne McClelland
      The garish 1970s-style turquoise interior of this bathroom was swapped for a soothing, natural material palette during a renovation by architects Luke and Joanne McClelland.
      Deep green tiles clad the bathtub and lower half of the walls, paired with wooden details including a mid-century vanity unit.
      Find out more about this Edinburgh apartment ›
      Photo by Ercole SalinaroParis apartment, France, by Pierre-Louis Gerlier Architecte
      Waxed concrete with a green hue covers the walls of this curved shower room in Paris.
      It was designed by Pierre-Louis Gerlier Architecte to create a feeling of intimacy and forms part of a wider flat renovation intended to offer a simple hotel-like aesthetic.
      Find out more about this Paris apartment ›
      This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration, see previous lookbooks featuring imperfect zellige tiles, blue interiors and living rooms with 1970s-style furnishings.

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      Eight interiors embellished with imperfect zellige tiles

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      Our latest lookbook rounds up eight projects where handmade Moroccan tiles cover everything from chimney breasts to mini-bars, adding a sense of traditional craftsmanship to otherwise modern interiors.

      Zellige tiles are traditional glazed terracotta tiles, originating from the 10th century in Morocco, that are made using unrefined local clay that is kneaded, shaped and cut by hand.
      As a result, every tile is unique, with slight variations in shape and colour that reveal the hands of their maker.
      In recent years, interior designers have liberated zellige tiles from the confines of the kitchen or the bathroom and used them to bring depth and texture to modern interiors.
      Among the projects featured below are a members’ club in Nashville, the renovation of Ibiza’s first hotel and a Sydney penthouse belonging to a couple of empty nesters.

      This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration, see previous lookbooks featuring platform beds, living rooms with 70s furnishings and bathrooms that combine colours and patterns.
      Photo by Karel BalasMontesol Experimental, Spain, by Chzon
      French interiors studio Chzon aimed to bring “a bohemian overtone” to her renovation of the 1933 Montesol Experimental in Ibiza, widely credited as being the island’s first hotel.
      A hand-made theme threads throughout the rooms, as seen in the irregular Moroccan tiles that wrap the mini-bars and the shell-patterned walls, created by pressing individual seashells into fresh lime plaster.
      Find out more about the Montesol Experimental ›
      Photo by Megan TaylorDesign House, UK, by 2LG Studio
      Pastel hues were mixed with whimsical details such as scallop-edged doors and a pale-pink tiled chimney in the London home and workspace of 2LG Studio, founded by Russell Whitehead and Jordan Cluroe.
      “The glaze is uneven and so the tiles create a stunning dappled light bouncing off them,” the duo said.
      Find out more about Design House ›
      Photo by German SáizConde Duque apartment, Spain, by Sierra + De La Higuera
      With many of the dividing walls in this apartment removed to usher in more natural light, Spanish architecture studio Sierra + De La Higuera relied instead on emerald, ruby and mustard-yellow tiles to define different spaces.
      The home in Madrid’s bohemian Conde Duque neighbourhood belongs to a well-travelled couple that wanted to fuse its Galician and Mexican heritage in the interior.
      Find out more about this Conde Duque apartment ›
      Photo by Prue RuscoeDream Weaver penthouse, Australia, by YSG
      Glossy off-white zellige tiles cover an entire wall inside this Sydney penthouse, helping to bounce light around the home belonging to a couple of empty nesters.
      Local studio YSG was brought on board to reflect the owners’ post-lockdown joie de vivre in the interior, incorporating an eclectic mix of references from surrealist artworks to tiled Spanish tapas bars.
      Find out more about the Dream Weaver penthouse ›
      Photo by Sean RobertsonThe Malin Nashville, USA, by The Malin design team
      The design team of The Malin designed the Nashville outpost of the work-oriented members’ club to feel more like a hotel than a traditional co-working space.
      The rooms feature an eclectic mix of vintage and contemporary furniture alongside a rich material palette including tasselled velvet upholstery, four different types of marble and Moroccan tiles offset with white grouting.
      Find out more about The Malin Nashville ›
      Photo by Francis AmiandBeefbar Milano, Italy, by Humbert & Poyet
      Interior design duo Humbert & Poyet created a new home for the Beefbar steakhouse inside the former chapel of a 500-year-old seminary on Milan’s Corso Venezia.
      Glossy oxblood-red tiles provide a subtle splash of colour atop the restaurant’s wooden wall panelling and a more dramatic focal point at the back of the space, where they clad a curved wall.
      Find out more about Beefbar Milano ›
      Photo by Megan TaylorRixo Marylebone, UK, by Cúpla
      Interiors studio Cúpla sought to reflect the hand-painted prints that decorate Rixo’s fashion collections when designing the London brand’s Marylebone boutique.
      This idea was realised via colourful murals and illustrations by artist Sam Wood and a mosaic of tiles, accentuating the interior’s classical archways and mouldings.
      “Every line of the mural or the ‘random’ coloured zellige tile layout was methodically composed to ensure a right balance between the colours was struck,” Cúpla founder Gemma McCloskey told Dezeen.
      Find out more about Rixo Marylebone ›
      Photo by The IngallsAustin Proper Hotel, USA, by Kelly Wearstler
      Different types of tiles, from simple to ornate, feature throughout the public spaces of the Austin Proper Hotel designed by Kelly Wearstler.
      This includes The Mockingbird cafe, where Moroccan tiles are arranged into a chequered pattern across the walls, providing a counterpoint to the dramatic stone counter.
      Find out more about the Austin Proper Hotel ›
      This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration, see previous lookbooks featuring platform beds,  living rooms with 70s furnishings and bathrooms that combine colours and patterns.

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      Ten residential interiors that are refreshed by splashes of blue

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      The interiors of a guesthouse, micro apartment and beachfront home are among those linked together in this lookbook by their pronounced use of the colour blue.

      Blue is a cool-toned colour that helps to create both invigorating and serene interior design schemes, depending on the chosen shade.
      From richly pigmented ultramarine – as seen in the work of artist Yves Klein – to understated cobalt and denim shades and playful sky blue, there is a vast spectrum of colourations for designers to select from.
      The following projects see blue used to freshen up a range of domestic spaces, from kitchens to living areas and bedrooms.
      This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration, see previous lookbooks featuring barn conversions with distinctive interiors and bedrooms containing blocky platform beds.

      Photo is by Francesca PeraniUrban Cabin, Italy, by Francesca Perani
      Blue-painted storage compartments are concealed by hinged lids in this micro apartment designed by architect Francesca Perani.
      The richly saturated colour also picks out details in other areas of the space – such as window edges and a slither of one wall – and adds contrast in the otherwise warm-toned, neutral space, which is lined with oriented strand board.
      Find out more about Urban Cabin ›
      Photo is by José HeviaCasa A12, Spain, by Lucas y Hernández-Gil
      Spanish studio Lucas y Hernández Gil concealed a small bathroom within a blue corrugated pod in the basement of this apartment in Madrid, which has a striped appearance when reflecting light from two large windows.
      The floor-to-ceiling structure is the only permanent fixture in the white-painted space, which is otherwise scantly furnished, allowing it to take centre stage while serving a functional purpose.
      Find out more about Casa A12 ›
      Photo is by Paolo FuscoRetroscena, Italy, by La Macchina Studio
      An arched doorway with an extruded, tunnel-like surround, both painted deep blue, creates a portal between the kitchen and bedroom in this Rome apartment by architecture office La Macchina Studio.
      The graphic feature was combined with blue accents in other areas of the flat, including a sofa and a sideboard in the living area as well as a moody bathroom with dark blue walls.
      Find out more about Retroscena ›
      Photo is by Tim Van de VeldeB&B Entrenous, Belgium, by Atelier Janda Vanderghote
      Dusky cobalt kitchen cabinets are among the bespoke blue structures installed during the renovation of this historic house in Ghent by local studio Atelier Janda Vanderghote.
      The colour features to some degree in most areas of the building, which now serves as a guesthouse. It was chosen in order to tie the wider material palette together, which combines concrete, terrazzo and wood.
      Find out more about B&B Entrenous ›
      Photo is by The Fishy ProjectThane apartment, India, by The Act of Quad
      The inside of an arched, wall-mounted drinks cabinet is finished in a deep royal blue in this Indian apartment by local studio The Act of Quad.
      Other details picked out in the colour are light fixtures, chairs, decor pieces and hemispherical wooden balls that are dotted around on furnishings, all of which add a sense of dynamism in the otherwise neutrally decorated spaces.
      Find out more about Thane apartment ›
      Photo is by Rasmus HjortshøjThe Author’s House, Denmark, by Sleth
      The open-plan living area of this Danish cabin features a centrally-placed chimney stack rendered with dark blue paint.
      Architecture and landscape design office Sleth chose the shade to create playful friction with the rest of the gabled space, which is lined with Douglas fir planks.
      Find out more about Sleth ›
      Photo is by Marcela GrassiLoft in Poblenou, Spain, by NeuronaLab
      Barcelona-based architecture office NeuronaLab added a sky blue multipurpose volume to this loft apartment in the city’s Poblenou neighbourhood.
      Its light aquamarine exterior is made up of recycled cellulose panels and houses storage as well as a staircase leading to a mezzanine.
      Find out more about Loft in Poblenou ›
      Photo is courtesy of Ater ArchitectsEGR Apartment, Ukraine, by Ater Architects
      Electric blue floor-to-ceiling curtains were used in place of partition walls in this Kyiv apartment designed by Ukrainian studio Ater Architects.
      The drapery creates a consistent dramatic presence throughout the interior, and is offset by the otherwise neutral colour and material palette, which includes stone, wooden floorboards and concrete.
      Find out more about EGR Apartment ›
      Photo by Dave WheelerBalmoral Blue House, Australia, by Esoteriko
      Interiors studio Esoteriko layered many shades of blue in this monochromatic bedroom, which gives the Balmoral Blue House its name.
      A navy blue Componibili storage unit by Kartell acts as a bedside table and sits against a backdrop of cerulean-hued walls, creating a peaceful yet visually striking space.
      Find out more about Balmoral Blue House ›
      Photo is by Megan TaylorForest Hill house, UK, by 2LG Studio
      Concealed within a built-in cupboard, a workstation finished in an invigorating shade of dark blue creates contrast in this pastel-toned kitchen by London design practice 2LG Studio.
      Nearby, a square picture window is flanked above and below by azure-tinted semicircular mirrors, adding another blue feature to the space.
      Find out more about Forest Hill house ›
      This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration, see previous lookbooks featuring barn conversions with distinctive interiors and bedrooms containing blocky platform beds.

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      Eight decadent living rooms with 1970s-style furnishings

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      For our latest lookbook, we’ve collected eight living rooms that incorporate retro 1970s-style fittings and decorative accessories to create decadent textured interiors with rich, vivid colours.

      The nostalgic interiors, which range from a townhouse in Cork to an apartment in São Paulo, highlight a number of lavish designs that embrace each individual occupier’s love for mid-century extravagance.
      This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration, see previous lookbooks featuring tactile interiors with natural materials and coloured, patterned bathrooms.
      Photo by Michael SinclairHelios 710, UK, by Bella Freud and Maria Speake
      This lavish London penthouse apartment, designed by architect Piercy & Company with interiors by creative duo Bella Freud and Retrouvius co-founder Maria Speake, is situated in the former site of BBC Television Centre.

      Looking to the glamour of the 1970s, the pair decked out Helios 710 in striking hues. The living space features glossy black sofas with contrasting burnt orange seat cushions and an emerald-green carpet.
      Find out more about Helios 710 ›
      Photo by Félix Dol MaillotUnivers Uchronia, France, by Julien Sebban
      Oversized flower-shaped cushions and gaudy low-slung coffee tables anchor this predominantly pink Paris apartment, designed and owned by Uchronia founder Julien Sebban.
      This interior captures the eclectic essence of the Uchronia architecture and interiors studio, and is defined by bold shapes, loud colours and shiny reflective surfaces.
      Find out more about Univers Uchronia ›
      Photo by Pedro VannucchiOscar Freire apartment, Brazil, by Claudia Bresciani and Júlia Risi
      Reconfigured for a São Paulo-based illustrator, this open-plan space suited to both living and working utilises signature hallmarks of 1970s interiors.
      Architects Claudia Bresciani and Júlia Risi incorporated black-and-white geometric flooring and orange-hued furniture to bring light to the newly integrated kitchen, lounge and studio.
      Find out more about this Oscar Freire apartment ›
      Photo by Ruth Maria MurphyLovers Walk, Ireland, by Kingston Lafferty Design
      Blue velvet sofas and a green swirly book-matched marble wall characterise the living room of this renovated Cork family townhouse, originally built in the 1970s.
      Danish designer Verner Panton’s playful shape and strong clashing colour works informed Dublin studio Kingston Lafferty Design.
      Find out more about Lovers Walk ›
      Photo by Francis MaraisMossel Bay home, South Africa, by Yvette van Zyl
      Creating a home for herself and her husband in the seaside town of Mossel Bay, South Africa, architect Yvette van Zyl used a curved, sculptural approach for the tactile 1970s-style interior design.
      Alongside custom-framed glass louvres and paper lanterns, orange seating once again completes this modernist-informed space.
      Find out more about this Mossel Bay home ›
      Photo by Mariell Lind HansenZero House, UK, by Ben Garrett and Rae Morris
      Recording artists Ben Garrett and Rae Morris honoured their home’s mid-century roots with a dark red and brown colour palette paying nod to director Stanley Kubrick’s films, whose credits include 1971’s A Clockwork Orange and 1980’s The Shining.
      Other period details include a geometric maze-patterned rug and reeded 1970s-style glass, which was used for some of the home’s windows.
      Find out more about Zero House ›

      Club Unseen, Italy, by Studiopepe
      During Milan design week in 2018, Studiopepe opened a temporary private venue in a 19th-century warehouse – creating an immersive installation across seven distinct rooms.
      Combining graphic shapes, grid patterns, pastels and metallic finishes, three chic living spaces aimed to capture the spirit of 1970s nightclubs.
      Find out more about Club Unseen ›
      Photo by Mariell Lind HansenPrimrose Hill townhouse, UK, by Studio Hagen Hall
      Before Zero House’s Kubrick-inspired transformation, architecture office Studio Hagen Hall adopted a 1970s California modernism approach for the north London townhouse’s prior refurbishment.
      This open living area showcased classic 1970s materials, from a raised conversation platform of bespoke velvet sofas with hidden storage to a custom-made elm recess.
      Find out more about this Primrose Hill townhouse ›
      This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration, see previous lookbooks featuring tactile interiors with natural materials and coloured, patterned bathrooms.

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      Eight bedrooms with decorative platform beds

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      Our latest lookbook features bedrooms where raised platform beds add a stylish touch, ranging from a solid concrete bed in a home in Mexico to a sculptural wooden bed in a Tokyo flat.

      Often used in minimalist and brutalist interiors, platform beds with no clearance underneath have a monolithic feel that can really create a statement in pared-back interiors.
      Also among the examples below are a pale pastel-green bed in a Stockholm apartment and a bed in a Sydney cottage with a bath for a bedhead.
      This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration, see previous lookbooks featuring kitchens with natural and tactile materials and colourful patterned bathrooms.
      Photo is by Tomooki KengakuHiroo Residence, Japan, by Keiji Ashizawa

      Located in Tokyo’s central Hiroo neighbourhood, this apartment was designed to underline the quality of light in the interior and features wooden furniture that was specially designed for the home.
      In the bedroom, two matching wooden platform beds sit against wooden wall panels, adding a sculptural feel to the room.
      Find out more about Hiroo Residence ›
      Photo is by Gavin GreenFisherman’s Cottage, Australia, by Studio Prineas
      Studio Prineas added a three-storey concrete extension to a 19th-century fisherman’s cottage in Sydney that overlooks the harbour.
      A platform bed sits in one of the home’s bedrooms and has a solid stone bath at its end, which doubles as a bedhead. Its marble design contrasts with a wooden shelf underneath and matches the green colour of the bedding.
      Find out more about Fisherman’s Cottage ›
      Photo is by Gareth HackerHighbury House, UK, by Daytrip
      A cosy grey velvet platform bed adds to the tactile feel of this bedroom in Highbury, London, which was designed by local studio Daytrip.
      Integrated storage and simple, blocky furniture in muted colours create an uncluttered, calm atmosphere in the room.
      Find out more about Highbury House ›
      Photo is by Rupert McKelvieHolly Water Cabin, UK, by Out of the Valley
      A mono-pitched roof and sliding doors are among the features of this wooden cabin that opens up to an English farm.
      The wooden theme continues inside, where the material was used for the floors, part of the walls and a raised wooden bed, which sits at one end and has views out over the countryside.
      Find out more about Holly Water Cabin ›

      Hidden Tints, Sweden, by Note Design Studio
      Pastel colours decorate the walls in this Stockholm flat by local practice Note Design Studio, which has a platform bed positioned as a centrepiece in the bedroom.
      Its sage colour matches the pale green walls, while its simple shape is complemented by a sculptural lamp in black steel.
      Find out more about Hidden Tints ›
      Photo by Rory GardinerHoliday home, Mexico, by Ludwig Godefroy
      Inside this brutalist cube-shaped Mexico house, designer Ludwig Godefroy continued the concrete theme from the home’s exterior. The material was used not just to cover walls and floors but also to form a built-in platform bed.
      Sat beneath one of the house’s asymmetrically cut-out windows, the bed matches the rest of the building, creating a coherent and pared-back interior.
      Find out more about the holiday home ›
      Photo by Denilson Machado of MCA EstúdioHygge Studio, Brazil, by Melina Romano
      Named for the Danish word used to describe a sense of cosiness and contentment, Hygge Studio in São Paulo features plenty of tactile details that give it a sense of warmth.
      In the bedroom, a rust-red platform bed has a clever headboard that also holds a practical shelf for books and a bedside lamp.
      Find out more about Hygge Studio ›
      Photo by Sergio López courtesy of Grupo HabitaCîrculo Mexicano, Mexico, by Ambrosi Etchegaray
      Architecture studio Ambrosi Etchegaray referenced Shaker style for this Mexican hotel, which has contemporary, minimalist bedrooms.
      Here, plinths form seating and shelving as well as comfy platform beds topped with beige-coloured linens that match the white walls.
      Find out more about Cîrculo Mexicano ›
      This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration, see previous lookbooks featuring kitchens with natural and tactile materials and colourful patterned bathrooms.

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      Eight dining rooms and kitchens where natural materials create tactile interiors

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      For our latest lookbook, we’ve collected eight dining rooms and kitchens characterised by their use of natural materials to create tactile interiors with earthy hues.

      With an ever-growing focus on sustainable materials, the use of locally sourced natural materials offers an appealing and low-carbon solution for home interiors.
      Ranging from rammed-earth walls and woven ceilings to terracotta floors and wooden tabletops, these dining spaces draw on traditional crafts and local building techniques to create rough, smooth and patterned surfaces that complement the home.
      These dining rooms showcase the potential of natural materials to create enticing and textured home interiors within a contemporary setting, effectively bridging the gap between tradition and modernity.
      This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration, see previous lookbooks featuring compact micro interiors, kitchen design ideas and interiors with pyramidal ceilings.

      Photo by Lorena DarqueaEspacio Kaab, Mexico, by Di Frenna Arquitectos
      A combination of natural materials including stone floors, wooden cabinets and woven carrizo ceilings were used within the kitchen of this home in Mexico by local studio Di Frenna Arquitectos.
      Designing the home to appear “as a volume that emerged organically from the ground”, the studio used a raw material palette that directly references the site and ultimately requires less maintenance.
      Find out more about Espacio Kaab ›

      Photo by Helen LeechTaper House, UK, by Merret Houmøller Architects and All & Nxthing
      This London home by architecture studios Merret Houmøller Architects and All & Nxthing features clay-plaster walls, exposed brickwork and tile floors inspired by traditional Moroccan homes.
      The natural earth-based materials used for the project include handmade brick flooring, timber joinery and patinated copper.
      Find out more about Taper House ›
      Photo by Salem MostefaouiCasa Franca, France, by Déchelette Architecture
      A large rammed-earth wall fronts this home in Paris by French studio Déchelette Architecture, which is defined by its use of natural materials.
      Panels of travertine stone and birch wood feature throughout the interiors and are contrasted with sleek metal countertops, shelving and accents in the kitchen and dining space.
      Find out more about Casa Franca ›
      Photo by Rafael GamoCasa Cova, Mexico, by Anonimous
      Architecture studio Anonimous drew on pre-colonial architecture to design this holiday home made from concrete, local ‘parota’ wood and dried palm leaves in Oaxaca.
      The spacious dining room is topped with a 30-metre-long thatched roof made from dried palm leaves that draws on the local vernacular.
      Find out more about Casa Cova ›
      Photo by David GrandorgeForest House, UK, by AOC
      A combination of tactile materials and clashing colours were used to add character to the kitchen and dining area in this extension in north London completed by architecture firm AOC.
      Informed by its location close to Epping Forest, the studio designed the extension to “invite the wild in” – using various types of wood, woven hazel and other textured materials throughout the home.
      Find out more about Forest House ›
      Photo by Pol ViladomsHouse Renovation, Spain, by Hiha Studio
      Hiha Studio renovated this family home in Spain, which was originally organised as two separate houses connected by rammed-earth party walls.
      The studio retained the rammed-earth walls in order to “recover the essence” of the home, as well as regulate the moisture, temperature and acoustics of the interior.
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      Photo by Purnesh DevHybrid House, India, by Sketch Design Studio
      Vernacular building techniques from the north and south of India were used to construct this home in Rajasthan by Indian firm Sketch Design Studio.
      Materials and artisans were employed locally to build the home, which features pink-toned rammed-earth walls and terracotta floors created using rice flour.
      Find out more about Hybrid House ›

      Photo by Imagen SubliminalAnother Seedbed, USA, by Ignacio G Galán, Jesse McCormick, Khoi Nguyen and Julie Tran
      This renovated loft apartment in Brooklyn was designed to double as a performance space to host public events – with a large central space and smaller internal volumes.
      One volume features a red-stained pine exterior while another is clad with an earthen clay plaster, bringing earthy tones to the open-plan kitchen and dining area.
      Find out more about Another Seedbed ›
      This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration, see previous lookbooks featuring compact micro interiors, kitchen design ideas and interiors with pyramidal ceilings.

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      Eight bathrooms that confidently combine colour and pattern

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      From decorative tiles to maximalist wallpaper, our latest lookbook explores bathrooms where striking patterned surfaces are paired with bold colours to make a statement.

      Offering an alternative to the trend for minimalist or colour-blocked bathrooms, this approach uses a mix of different tones and motifs to create a multi-layered aesthetic.
      Patterned surfaces can be created with wallpapers, ceramic tiles, marble or paint effects.
      Block colours, in either matching or contrasting hues, are then used to offer a visual counterpoint.
      The most eye-catching examples have the feel of a boutique hotel, with colour and pattern across almost every surface. But the effect can also be applied with restraint to suit a more pared-back home setting.

      We’ve rounded up eight examples, from a hotel bathroom with marble-effect walls to a family washroom featuring two different applications of mosaic tiles.
      This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration, see previous lookbooks featuring minimalist kitchens and converted-barn interiors.
      Photo by by Douglas FriedmanHotel Saint Vincent, USA, by Lambert McGuire Design
      A selection of guest rooms in this hotel in New Orleans feature psychedelic marbled wallpaper.
      Other surfaces in the room match a red shade that can be picked out of the marble pattern. These include the square wall tiles, the mosaic flooring, the mirror frame and the architrave paintwork.
      Find out more about Hotel Saint Vincent ›
      Photo by by Adam ScottTsubo House, UK, by Fraher & Findlay
      Graphic floor tiles feature throughout this renovated south London home, with a mix of both contemporary and classic designs.
      For the family bathroom, architects Fraher & Findlay and their clients, the designers behind Studio XAG, selected a monochromatic tile that offers a 3D optical illusion. These are paired with a deep shade of green.
      Find out more about Tsubo House ›
      Photo by Jack LovelCity Beach Residence, Australia, by Design Theory
      Mosaic tiles were chosen for the bathroom of this renovated home in Perth, designed by Design Theory, to reference the property’s mid-century heritage.
      The bath features an irregular pattern, created in shades of red, grey and pastel pink, contrasting with the mint-green tone of the surrounding walls.
      Find out more about City Beach Residence ›
      Photo is courtesy of BelmondMaroma, Mexico, by Tara Bernerd
      Ceramicist José Noé Suro created the hand-crafted tiles that feature throughout the rooms of this hotel in Riviera Maya.
      Tiles chosen for the bathrooms include a mix of square and octagonal shapes, which create a two-tone pattern. A contrasting shade of forest green colours the lower walls, topped by delicate painted motifs.
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      Photo by Ambroise TézenasVermelho, Portugal, by Christian Louboutin and Madalena Caiado
      Christian Louboutin’s first hospitality project is named after the French designer’s signature colour, Vermelho, which is Portuguese for red.
      One of the bathrooms in the 13-room hotel uses this colour to great effect. Two varieties of Alentejo tile feature alongside one another, offering a playful mix of geometric and organic patterns.
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      Photo by Christophe CoenonHotel Rosalie, France, by Marion Mailaender
      Colour can be found on the ceilings rather than the walls in this 60-room hotel in Paris, styled by French interior designer Marion Mailaender.
      This allows extra emphasis to the wall tiles, which form stripes of nude and soft pink, and the dotted sink counters made from terrazzo-style recycled plastic.
      Find out more about Hotel Rosalie ›
      Photo by Kensington LeverneEmber Locke, UK, by Atelier Ochre and House of Dré
      Striped shower curtains in humbug-style shades of brown provide a subtle addition of pattern in the bathrooms of this aparthotel located in London’s Kensington neighbourhood.
      The rest of the interior design palette includes peach-painted walls and pale-toned tiles.
      Find out more about Ember Locke ›
      Photo by Megan TaylorLouisville Road, UK, by 2LG Studio
      Design duo 2LG Studio created a surprising colour effect in the bathroom of this renovated London house by combining subtly patterned marble tiles with baby-blue mosaic tiles.
      The same shade features on the bathroom fittings, while the sink counter brings a pop of red to the room.
      Find out more about Louisville Road ›
      This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration, see previous lookbooks featuring minimalist kitchens and converted-barn interiors.

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