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mood • This month… Ahead of a major exhibition of Frida Kahlo’s work (and that of those she influenced) at Tate Modern, we take a moment to explore this fearless artist’s impact beyond the canvas and on our homes

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details • Luxe list A monthly spotlight on the finishing touches to a life luxuriously lived

Claire German • The CEO of Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour on why her precious collection of china is in use every day

Pet accessories • Team canine or team feline? Whichever pack you belong to, there are more pedigree-worthy designs out there than ever before. This selection includes high-street collaborations and luxury buys for the luckiest four-legged friends

Nadia Fall • A person of note shares what they’re watching, listening to and more…

Fluid dynamics • Architectural designer Richard Parr considers the visual impact of water and its ability to affect how we feel about a building

Celebrate a groundbreaking design • The ‘Groundpiece’ sofa by Antonio Citterio for Flexform is turning 25. After a quarter of a century, we explore why it’s still as cutting-edge as ever…

Patricia Fleming Gallery • The Glasgow gallery champions the work of female artists, from rising stars to established names

Hanne Kjærholm • The Danish architect’s approach is as relevant today as when she started her career in the 1950s

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Hemp • Kassia St Clair delves into the tangled history of a 12,000-year-old textile

Lonika Chande • The London designer who embraces colour-drenching and uplifting pattern

This is our house • In anticipation of Design Centre Chelsea Harbour’s annual WOW!house opening its front door on 2 June, we caught up with the designers of four standout rooms

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The lake house • Seeking a refuge from the bustle of Milan, designer Cristina Celestino became charmed by this 1950s villa and its garden of blooms

The Riviera revival • The Côte d’Azur is finally shaking off its naff Eurotrash reputation to regain its former style credentials with a plethora of design-led hotels, hospitality venues and cutting-edge architecture

The Copenhagen test • Scandinavian design is in rude health, helped by a new generation at the creative helm of some of its most storied brands. Here, we discover what four of those industry leaders are up to, and dive into the highlights to look forward to at 3 Days of Design (10-12 June)

Your next obsession • As the dust settles on Milan design week for another year, we spotlight the pieces that will be shooting straight to the top of every wish list

MEET ME AT THE CEMETERY GATES • An imaginative approach has breathed new life into a unique historic building, turning it into a friendly home for the family who are its latest custodians

SUCH GREAT HEIGHTS • While designing a new tower in Brazil’s largest city, architect Arthur Casas decided he wanted to live there himself

FOLLOW THE YELLOW BRICK ROW • A flavour of the Amalfi Coast infuses this Chelsea townhouse with a seductively convivial spirit

LIVING LIGHTLY • Growth, transformation and durability were important in this Puglian home, with a design approach taken from the world of gardening

ONLY CONNECT • Renovation was not a rejection or protection of the old for this home, but a series of decisions that have helped it discover...