The 17th edition of the London Design Festival was, once again, a celebration of talent from the UK – which has one of the biggest creative economies in the world – and beyond with over 400 different events, exhibitions and installations.

The Le Pliage Nylon is available from $420, and the My Pliage service is available free of charge at www.longchamp.com.

The kitchen countertop has seen more action than any other surface in our homes. Brands around the world continue to develop next-generation materials to be more durable, sustainable and beautiful.

Our monthly roundup of the hottest new design products for the home.

In an extraordinary turn of events, Home & Decor travel writer DEVANSHI MODY’s typical assignment to Morocco turned into an extensive three-month quarantine. Find out what happened and what the country has to offer in times of a pandemic.

Living in a compact home can be chic and functional. All you need are clever design ideas to make the most of your space.

Iconic bags now come in updated sizes. Pick your team: mini or maxi.

SOLID WOOD FOR THE WIN

Dive into The Peak’s furniture guide to creating a home workspace where you can flourish, and constraints are taboo.

Feeling the effects of cabin fever after weeks of working from home?

What you need, what you want, and what really works.

Spring awakening calls for the newest short cuts and fresh crops that’ll keep you ahead of trends.

You know you just wanna have fun, so channel your inner Cyndi Lauper.

Update your everyday makeup look with the best spring/summer trends.

An occasional refresh can do any wardrobe a world of good. The welldressed men in these pages share their thoughts on personal style, trends good and bad, and updating their closets for the year ahead.

From playful colours to a ’70s comeback, these are the trends to watch, plus must-buy items this season – according to the merchandisers from three of the hippest multi-label stores in SG.

In Suzhou, China, the team at X Living designed a fun space where parents and children have access to sport and entertainment in a fairy-tale atmosphere.

This year’s Great Women Of Our Time award recipients are an audacious bunch and the world is better off because of their work. Join us as we celebrate the achievements of these true game-changers.

Elevate your reunion dinner gathering with a stylish table spread fit for presenting those sumptuous dishes.

Tired of the traditional red and green festive decor? Be inspired by our round-up of different styles to give your home a fresh new look this season.

Kenzo Takada, who retired from fashion more than 20 years ago, is now channelling his creative juices into styling homes and interior design. Despite the change, the 80-year-old innovator, who remains rooted in his design philosophy, discusses his legacy and the recurring Japanese influences on his bodies of work.

Yes, the tech we have in our smartphones now is the best they’ve ever been.

Product launches, exhibitions, conferences, workshops and showroom openings: After only six years, Danish festival 3 Days of Design has become a not-to-be-missed rendezvous for everyone interested in the Scandinavian creative scene.

From Sweden to China: fashion powerhouse H&M heads East with its collaboration featuring young Chinese designer Angel Chen.

Striking shades and bold lines make for standout timepieces.

ELIZA HAMIZAH chats with this creative couple, who met at a flea market, about their colourful, art-filled abode.

The much-awaited Monaco Yacht Show (September 25-28) will showcase the most impressive and innovative yachts created by titans of boatbuilding and design, and inside each one equally fabulous furnishings provide that extra wow-factor. Here is a selection of such pieces that will be on display at the event.

Three local creatives show you the art of getting stylish ASAP.

Three local creatives show you the art of getting stylish ASAP.

This home in Taipei exemplifies how simple, abstract forms can come together to create harmony and function under one roof.

Fashion curator Angie Chen tells us how sequins and glitter can actually see the light of day.

A makeup collection based on the absence of colour (black) and the inclusion of every colour (white) – is it absurd? Or is it bold? Ng Yi Lian finds out in Paris.

The latest and most talked-about collections.

These bucket-list hotels are not only immersed in nature but also work to protect the environments they inhabit, making them memorable eco-escapes.

If you’ve wanted to revamp your kitchen, now’s the chance.

Read on for the 10 hottest trends from the most widely anticipated design event of the year!

If you haven’t heard by now, the ’80s and ’90s are making a massive comeback in the music and design worlds.

Love the visuals in our magazine or on Instagram? You can style your home to get amazing snaps that seem as effortlessly taken, with these photography and styling tips.

Summer skies and English eclecticism energised this designer’s move in a new direction.

The latest and most talked-about collections.

All you need to see, eat, do and know.

ALL THE BUZZ IN FASHION.

Our monthly roundup of the hottest new design products for the home.

This is the time to re-evaluate your career path.

Usher in a sense of warmth with a palette of earthy tones and creamy hues

Three women in their 20s, 30s and 40s put their fresh spin on timeless style BY AARON KOK

Worn out physically and mentally? These reviving tips will help restore your va-va-voom…

The 3 Days Of Design fair is an annual event where Copenhagen hosts some of the Danish design scene’s prominent brands and creative minds. Home & Decor checks out the latest trends coming out from this gathering of design luminaries.

We share three ways to practise arts therapy, an excellent method of self-care, at home.

Classic touches, an improved layout and pops of colour add vitality to this elegant holiday pad for Silvia Kurniady and family. ROSSARA JAMIL highlights the interesting aspects of its design.

With signs of recovery everywhere, following a dismal economic slowdown, brands are – understandably – playing it safe when it comes to launches.

WHAT EVERY TIMEPIECE HERE HAS IN COMMON: A CONSIDERABLE ELEMENT OF CERAMIC (AND, NO, WE AIN’T TALKING STONEWARE) THAT IS NOT IN BLACK OR WHITE. IMRAN JALAL REPORTS ON WHY THIS NEXT MOST COLOURFUL TREND IN HOROLOGY SHOULD GET YOU ALL PSYCHED UP.

They may have topped their cohort in the high stakes exam, but did it set them up for success in life? We find out.

Here are 10 ways to give your home a fresh new look, without having to tear down the walls.

These eyeshadows are made compact so you can pack even more makeup for your holiday.

BUGIS JUNCTION AND BUGIS+ SPECIAL

For the ladies.

Teresa Sapey’s home is a designer masterpiece bathed in light and bold strokes of white. LYNN TAN discovers what makes this work of art so unforgettable.

Zoom in on the mood boards and style notes of global creatives from the worlds of fashion, photography, gastronomy and urban art.

Now that you’ve got that stunning backsplash and cutting-edge oven installed, it’s time to furnish your kitchen with the prettiest and niftiest kitchenware. Here are 30 iconic items you’ll want to own.

SENIOR DESIGNER AT BRINTONS CARPETS SINGAPORE

Tactics for creating a stream lined silhouette after you’ve overdone the festive feasting.

Home & Decor travels 12 hours across the globe to Helsinki, where Habitare – the country’s annual and prestigious interior, design and furniture fair – is taking place.

It helps you stay steady in the Tree pose, and is the key to gorgeous, natural-looking makeup. Choose your focus – the lips, lids or cheeks – and then follow our pro moves for striking results.

HOSPITALITY AND RESIDENTIAL DESIGNER AND ARCHITECT

Shape, spruce and perfect your brows on the go with these handy kits.

Bathrooms offer more than just a space for daily cleansing. Be inspired to create a personal zone where you can rest and relax, with these trending bathroom looks.

Flesh-toned nudes and a hint of pink are the perfect colours to rock this spring.

Many different styles, textures and materials are creatively and boldly fused together under one roof, resulting in visually arresting interiors.

Handmade in South Korea, and with reportedly five sextillion permutations, local online e-tailer Ysneakers redefines customisation.

Create a sanctuary for your beauty sleep that’s not just soothing, but also stylish. Here are some ways to turn your bedroom into the ultimate retreat for rest and relaxation.

FENGSHUI EXPERT, GR AND MASTER TAN, ADVISES ON 2017’S MOST AUSPICIOUS COLOURS

Travel-ready palettes that contain everything you need to touch-up or glam up on the fly.

What began, as the name suggests, for rich tycoons escaping winter for the South of France, has evolved into one of fashion’s most extravagant events, reports Gerald Tan. From cosmopolitan London to sensual Cuba, designers brought us across continents for this year’s cruise season—with prints, bright colours and wondrous embroidery on fashion made for exotic escapes.

This cosy home shows us a great way to mix and match colours and prints.

A Good Eye, Watch This, Relax Anywhere, A Beautiful Mind....

A hundred, to be precise. CARINA KOH reports on the biggest lippie launch of the year from New York.

Can’t get enough of Paragon’s Fashion Forward showcase in May and June? Grab these stylish kids’ brands and transform your little ones into trend-setting urbanites.

This boutique interior design company, established in 1991, has become synonymous with a simple and elegant aesthetic. It maintains a strong focus on quality workmanship and design integrity, while keeping in tune with their clients’ vision. Today, its repertoire includes project management, design and build, as well as commercial projects.

The third edition of Singapore Design Week (SDW), held from March 8 to 20, allowed everyone to experience Singapore’s rich design scene.

If you fancy fine dining, but not necessarily the stuffy atmosphere it usually comes with, check out Whitegrass.

Fall in love with these fresh takes on classic makeup colours that will put your best face forward

We think these limited-edition year-end launches will sell out by the time the party season rolls around. Don’t say we didn’t warn you! By CARINA KOH