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Mood of the month • As the elegance of creative polymath Cecil Beaton’s style is celebrated with two exhibitions this year – at The Garden Museum (until 21 September) and National Portrait Gallery (from 9 October) – it seems an apt time to revel in the pretty whimsy of his unique world view

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Meet the ‘Ozzy’ family • History, culture and fashion collide with elegant results in Patrick Norguet’s seating collection for Flexform

The dish of the day • So much more than simply a functional surface to eat off, the plate is having a moment. From an exquisite invitation to an artistic nod to ancient mythology and a pioneering way to protect the craft of pottery, here are three examples of trailblazing tableware that we just love

Paul Cocksedge •  The artist and designer reflects on the silk scarf that has transformed through its life in his family home

Full-length mirrors • The power of a large, cleverly placed mirror should not be underestimated – it can give the illusion of more space and be leveraged to bounce light around for a sunnier home. But it’s as a backdrop to selfies and oufit checks that it will do perhaps its most essential work

A toast to nature • Eco-design and a drive for greater biodiversity combine in an ongoing collaboration between Formafantasma and champagne house Perrier-Jouët that we can all raise a glass to

Ben Okri • A person of note tells us what they’re watching, listening to and more…

Jessica Lisse • Artsy’s editor-in-chief and director of content Casey Lesser on the French artist who finds poetry in the everyday

Maija Isola • Many of Marimekko’s joyfully bold patterns came from the vivid imagination of this Finnish artist and designer

Block print • So ever-present you might not even notice them, these fabrics have an enduring appeal. Kassia St Clair reflects on their 4,500-year-old history

Studio Doherty • The Australian designer whose modernist-influenced interiors feature exuberant design details

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event • Take a behind-the-scenes look at our recent interior-design masterclass, hosted by King Living

Cook’s paradise • There’s rarely been a more exciting time to pick up a pot or pan, with brands creating innovative kitchens for indoors and out. Here, we reveal the hot new looks on the menu for 2025

Throwing shade • An essential part of every 1980s interior, Venetian blinds are being reclaimed by contemporary designers to add a dash of that decade’s drama and dynamism

Hear now • Listening bars inspired by Japanese hi-fi cafés are opening around the world, with prolific designers taking the lead on the interiors

Speak up • Meet Shivas Howard Brown, the man behind Friendly Pressure, the loudspeaker studio powering memorable listening experiences across Europe

Express yourself • David Collins Studio may be known for designing some of the world’s most decadent bars and restaurants, but the Notting Hill house of its CEO and co-founder Iain Watson hums to a more laid-back tune

Design in the age of AI • Taking advantage of the wealth of creative talent gathered in one place for Milan design week, we caught up with today’s stars to hear their thoughts on artificial intelligence and the importance of that human touch

The 2025 report • With the dust having settled after...