Yesterday
How this spiky sculpture got the fashion world swooning
Among those stopped in their tracks by Mexican ceramicist Andrés Anza’s indefinable work was Pharrell Williams. But, in the end, it’s nothing, says the winner of the Loewe Craft Prize.
- Divya Bala
This Month
Building a dream home? These Melbourne beauties are an ode to concrete
Make a street statement with this silky-smooth material. It may be costly to produce but its versatility and durability make it a joy to live with.
- Stephen Todd
Why you might want to hold on to your ’90s designer furniture
The work of design pioneer Gaetano Pesce is striking a chord with collectors.
- Stephen Todd
Six tips for styling a room from David Flack
Incongruous and ingenious, the work of this designer has influenced interiors all over the country. Here, he takes a humble den and makes it a haven.
- Stephen Todd
The ex-financier and his father blowing fresh life into Murano glass
Christian and Maurizio Mussati started WonderGlass to make lighting – even furniture – in tandem with some of the world’s most exciting contemporary designers.
- Stephen Todd
April
Mastering the little things: How bonsai got so big
Stressed? The ancient Japanese practice of cultivating miniature trees is finding followers globally as an excellent way to unwind.
- Stephen Todd
Say nay to beige – the best new interiors are awash in vibrant colour
For those wanting to move out of neutral territory, the good news is that bold hues are back.
- Stephen Todd
- Analysis
- Cars
A $15b car? Ferrari’s boss is only half joking
Wealthy customers are pouring more money than ever into customisation, pushing car makers to invest in supply chains and dedicated teams.
- Updated
- Peter Campbell
Investment wallpaper? It’s a thing
An atelier in France is reviving a lost art form to reimagine opulent modern interiors.
- Divya Bala
Why an aerospace engineer and her sister make incredible outdoor furniture
Paola Lenti is one half of the eponymously named Italian furniture brand. Anna is her sister and CEO. Their collections adorn superyachts, resorts and private homes, and are now for sale in Sydney and Melbourne.
- Stephen Todd
Can you have kids AND nice furniture?
Is it best to put off owning something you’d enjoy, or keep a beloved heirloom locked away until some later, safer date? I decided to ask the experts.
- Caitlin Gibson