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PAD returns to London this month with an exciting mix of 20th-century and contemporary design pieces, including bronze lights, sculptural vessels and a collection of tactile chairs

A CURATION OF THE BEST DESIGN AND HOME IDEAS

So says designer Anahita Rigby, who embraces comfort but tells our editor Pip Rich about the mood-altering power of adding something a little ‘off’

The Tufty-Time sofa is as relevant today as when B&B Italia launched it in 2005. With the latest version featuring a new curved edge, Pip Rich looks at its enduring appeal

Mid-century modernism emerged 70 years ago, but the aesthetic has never looked anything other than perfectly of-the-moment, We love its clean lines, warm wood tones and organic forms – totally modern, yet suffused with nostalgia

Jute rugs are well-suited to low-traffic areas, so they are ideal to place under groups of furniture such as a kitchen table and chairs. Opt for a design with a colourful border to further delineate t