Jane Englefield
Towering mushrooms transform Grand Palais for Chanel couture show
French fashion house Chanel filled Paris's Grand Palais with Alice in Wonderland-style mushrooms and real trees, which created a runway for the brand's Spring Summer 2026 haute couture show. More about Towering mushrooms transform Grand Palais for Chanel couture show
Anomaly avoids "overly formal" interiors in London co-working space
Local architecture studio Anomaly has designed the Apex co-working space with textured materials including leather, timber and a bespoke rammed-earth welcome desk. More about Anomaly avoids "overly formal" interiors in London co-working space
Arms and legs protrude from catacomb-like bar interior in Rome
Artists Clementine Keith-Roach and Christopher Page have collaborated to design the cavernous Bar Far installation in Rome's Trastevere neighbourhood. More about Arms and legs protrude from catacomb-like bar interior in Rome
Hauvette & Madani uses "architecture as a frame for nature" in Parisian home
Local studio Hauvette & Madani looked to the work of Japanese architect Tadao Ando when designing this wood-lined house in Paris, set within a lush garden. More about Hauvette & Madani uses "architecture as a frame for nature" in Parisian home
Berlin apartment designed to be "Berghain in a homely context"
Glass bricks and stainless steel characterise this apartment by Berghain designer Studio Karhard, renovated to capture the mood of Berlin's most famous nightclub. More about Berlin apartment designed to be "Berghain in a homely context"
Pharrell Williams designs prefabricated home as centrepiece for Louis Vuitton menswear show
A minimalist prefabricated timber house formed the set for Louis Vuitton's Autumn Winter 2026 menswear show during Paris Fashion Week, designed by the brand's men's creative director Pharrell Williams. More about Pharrell Williams designs prefabricated home as centrepiece for Louis Vuitton menswear show
Colour-drenched Poznań apartment highlights "powerful and poetic" Polish design scene
Wrocław-based COI Studio chose swathes of vividly-coloured wood, velvet and silk to create this "sculptural, sensual, slightly surreal" apartment in Poznań, Poland. More about Colour-drenched Poznań apartment highlights "powerful and poetic" Polish design scene
APOC Store reimagines London boutique as rotating gallery for independent designers
Design retailer APOC Store has reconfigured its London boutique so it doubles as an informal gallery where emerging creatives can showcase their work amid "incredibly challenging" industry conditions. More about APOC Store reimagines London boutique as rotating gallery for independent designers
First autistic Barbie allows "more children to see themselves" in doll
Toymaker Mattel has released a Barbie with autism, complete with pink noise-cancelling headphones and a clip-on fidget spinner to reflect her sensory needs. More about First autistic Barbie allows "more children to see themselves" in doll
Eight minimalist living rooms where less is more
On the heels of Dezeen's 2026 interiors trend report that forecast "intelligent restraint" in the year ahead, our latest lookbook spotlights eight pared-back living spaces. More about Eight minimalist living rooms where less is more
Sweekar is world's "first emotionally intelligent" pocket-sized pet
At the CES tech fair in Las Vegas, Chinese startup Takway has unveiled a cute AI-powered pet-like accessory, designed to grow physically and emotionally alongside its user. More about Sweekar is world's "first emotionally intelligent" pocket-sized pet
IKEA debuts colour-shifting version of Sabine Marcelis's viral "doughnut lamp" at CES
Dutch designer Sabine Marcelis has created an updated version of the popular Varmblixt lights she designed for IKEA, revamping the company's most-sold lamp with a matte white finish and a smart bulb. More about IKEA debuts colour-shifting version of Sabine Marcelis's viral "doughnut lamp" at CES
Interior design in 2026 will opt for "curated calm over superficial opulence"
The Trump effect will see interior designers resolve to steer clear of excess in 2026 but it won't trigger a trend for stark minimalism, industry figures predict. More about Interior design in 2026 will opt for "curated calm over superficial opulence"
LG creates humanoid AI-powered robot to make "housework a thing of the past"
Electronics brand LG has unveiled CLOiD, an AI-powered home robot that takes care of household chores like cooking and laundry, at the CES tech fair in Las Vegas. More about LG creates humanoid AI-powered robot to make "housework a thing of the past"
The most unexpected brand collaborations of 2025
From a cognac bottle by rapper 50 Cent to supermarket brand Aldi's puffer jacket shaped like a giant baked potato, the latest instalment of our 2025 review explores collaborations from the last 12 months that we definitely didn't see coming. More about The most unexpected brand collaborations of 2025
"Lofty white" Cloud Dancer named Pantone Colour of the Year 2026
Colour specialist Pantone has announced Cloud Dancer as its 2026 colour of the year – an understated, greyish white hue chosen to signify a yearning for "a future free from toxicity and excess". More about "Lofty white" Cloud Dancer named Pantone Colour of the Year 2026
The top rebrands of 2025
From restaurant Cracker Barrel's failed rebrand to the barely-noticeable tweaks to retailers Amazon and Walmart, our Review of 2025 continues with Dezeen's top 10 rebrands from the last year. More about The top rebrands of 2025
Six wintry accessories for the Christmas season
To mark the start of the festive period, design and interiors reporter Jane Englefield has rounded up six design products with a subtle Christmas feel, from a wreath made from dead sunflowers to algae-based stickers. More about Six wintry accessories for the Christmas season
EBBA founder's all-timber London apartment celebrates "alive and imperfect" wood
EBBA Architects founder Benni Allan has renovated his own London apartment in a former tea factory, which features walls, floors, furniture and even speakers crafted from Douglas fir. More about EBBA founder's all-timber London apartment celebrates "alive and imperfect" wood
Quality of design education "lower than it was" say designers
Ailing design education is leaving graduates unprepared for the realities of industry and saddled with debt, established designers have warned as part of our Performance Review series. More about Quality of design education "lower than it was" say designers