D.C. Row House by Jeremiah Brent

Amsterdam Residence by Framework Studio

West London Townhouse by Banda

The latest interior trend to try is a dining bench sofa

Rewrite the rule book when it comes to dinner table etiquette and sidle up to your next meal on a soft sofa or booth seat. Sure to deliver a more convivial atmosphere, it is both casual and chic.

Left: New York Townhouse by Gachot Studios. Right: Middle Park by Flack Studio.

California Estate by Axel Vervoordt

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For the ultimate social dinner setting at your place, we recommend an elongated table with welcoming curved arms in smooth marble. As well as a beautiful custom bench sofa, reach for statement armchairs that will hold their own.

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Left to right: Chelsea dining chair by Rodolfo Dordoni for Molteni&C from Dawson & Co., Manta dining chair by Rodrigo Torres for Poliform from Studio Italia, Capitol Complex chair by Hommage à Pierre Jeanneret for Cassina from Matisse.

Top to bottom: Ufo with Lazy Susan dining table by Ferruccio Laviani for Emmemobili from ECC, Jane dining table by Jean-Marie Massaud for Poltrona Frau from Studio Italia, Esse dining table by Reflex of Italy from Sarsfield Brooke.

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We sit down with curator, creative director & strategist, Karl Johnstone, to discuss what te ao Māori can bring to Aotearoa’s built environment

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We sit down with curator, creative director & strategist, Karl Johnstone, to discuss what te ao Māori can bring to Aotearoa’s built environment

Into the blue — bring vibrancy & depth to interiors with the tonal trend of the moment

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Into the blue — bring vibrancy & depth to interiors with the tonal trend of the moment

Add an artful touch to your interiors with this edit of sleek and functional consoles

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Add an artful touch to your interiors with this edit of sleek and functional consoles

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Holding poll position on @depoteatery's menu since

Holding poll position on @depoteatery's menu since it first opened in 2011, Fergus’ Bone Marrow has a solid and dedicated fan club. From the buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture of the wood-roasted bone marrow to the vibrantly fresh parsley & shallot salad, there's a reason it's become an Auckland classic.

Whether your game is chess, checkers or dominoes,

Whether your game is chess, checkers or dominoes, the exquisitely crafted three-game set by @poltronafrauofficial x @giobagnara is taking games night to a whole new level ♟️⁠
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Available locally from @studioitalia.

Last week's annual Milan Salone Fair, once again c

Last week's annual Milan Salone Fair, once again continued to show the evolution of design across all facets. With impressive art installations, to the introduction of future furniture and the update of design classics. The Salone del Mobile remains the most important event on the global design calendar. A few of our highlights from the week follow.⁠
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1. Toshiya Hayashi and Hokuto Ando, founders of the Japanese design studio @weplus.jp created an installation from floating colourful fabric. The site-specific structure was set within the courtyard of Palazzo Litta in Milan, for @fondazioneermannocasoli, and received an award for its drama and beauty.⁠
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2. @cassinaofficial and Fondation Le Corbusier joined forces to present a captivating large-scale installation titled ‘On the Rocks.’ Paying homage to the great modernist designer the installation explores Le Corbusier’s boxy furniture pieces, which have been reimagined with custom leatherwork by Matthieu Blazy and Bottega Veneta.⁠
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3. The Narinari Chair by Tiziano Guardini and Luigi Ciuffreda for @bebitalia took inspiration from the Sea Eagle, an aquatic bird in flight. The stunning organic nature of this chair is sure to see it become a future classic. B&B Italia is available locally from @matisse_nz⁠.⁠
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4. The Big George Chair by Cristián Mohaded for @moooi has been designed to emulate the happiness that comes from a warm embrace from a close friend. Available locally from @eccnewzealand⁠
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5. Designed in 1967 by Cini Boeri. The Boborelax chaise was reimagined for the 2024 Salone in new fabrics. Available locally from @studioitalia⁠
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6. New Zealand born designer @sabine_marcelis created an installation titled 'A Glimpse into Alula’s Natural and Cultural Landscape'. The exhibition paid tribute to the ancient Saudia Arabian oasis' natural and cultural landscape⁠.⁠
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7. The Kida lounge chair by @stephenburksmanmade for @dedon_official⁠. Available locally from @dawsonandconz.⁠
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10. Curated by @ysl creative director Anthony Vaccarello, an exhibition in honour of Italian architect and designer Gio Ponti showcased a custom tableware collection originally conceived by the designer in 1953.

Set with 4 emeralds and 298 brilliant-cut diamonds

Set with 4 emeralds and 298 brilliant-cut diamonds (totalling 1.82 carats), @cartier’s Panthère de Cartier ring makes magnificent use of the now-iconic feline motif with two of the sculptural heads coming face to face.

Waddling our way to the weekend 🐧 #WorldPenguin

Waddling our way to the weekend 🐧 #WorldPenguinDay

No plans for Anzac afternoon? How about spending i

No plans for Anzac afternoon? How about spending it in gastronomic bliss at Remuera’s beloved @sisorestaurant? With an array of exceptional new seasonal dishes, such as their mouthwateringly delicious Free Farmed Park Meatballs, Sìso is a more than perfect place to spend your afternoon.

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