Seats of influence

A CURATION OF THE BEST DESIGN AND HOME IDEAS

Every year, Milan Design Week sets the city buzzing with inspiration and delight – our editor Pip Rich took it all in and reports back on the pieces that got everyone excited

CURVED EDGES, AT LEAST FIVE SEATS AND A LAMP THAT SHINES OVER A FRUIT BOWL – THERE’S A RECIPE FOR GETTING YOUR KITCHEN DINING PIECES JUST RIGHT, SAYS DESIGNER FRED RIGBY

Built only 20 years ago, this home has a heritage look that’s down to the use of antiques and aged finishes but also its designers – Sara Swabb and Tanya Smith-Shiflett

Bauhaus elements elevate this quintessential mid-century-modern family home in a leafy Los Angeles suburb into its next era

Innovative, visionary and just plain fun, space-age style is back – and designers are giving its 1960s look a very 21st-century refresh