In the Press | April + May 2026

A look at twentytwentyone in the press during April and May 2026.

This edition brings together standout features from leading design and lifestyle publications, showcasing furniture, lighting and everyday objects chosen for their enduring quality, craftsmanship and considered design.

1. Architecture Today
Rebecca Price speaks with Julian de Metz of dMFK in Architecture Today about the studio's hands-on approach to material exploration and collaboration. Featured within the project is the Basic Extendable Table by Nikari, crafted from locally sourced Finnish timber and reflecting a commitment to enduring, thoughtful design.

2. Elle Decoration
Strong geometry and confident colour bring new energy to a Victorian villa in Hampton Court by OWL Design. Featured in Elle Decoration, the home's den pairs the HAY Mags Soft Sofa with a distinctive lozenge-shaped internal window, demonstrating how bold forms can refresh a period interior while respecting its character.

3. The Design Files
In 7 Apartment Styling Mistakes You're Making — and How To Avoid Them, designer Lauren Li champions layered lighting over downlights, highlighting the role of atmosphere in successful interiors. Featured among her advice is the Hotaru Double Bubble Pendant, valued for its soft, diffused illumination and sculptural presence.

4,5+6. Elle Decoration
Rise and Shine, a kitchen edit styled by Sophie Donaldson pairs stainless steel, marble and warm timber to celebrate materials that balance beauty with function. Featured pieces include the Orb Grinder by Gareth Neal for Case Furniture, the Good Ol' Cup and Saucer by Studio M' for Marumitsu Poterie, and Arne Jacobsen's Teapot for Stelton.

7. House & Garden
House & Gardens Paper Work feature, explores the transformative power of wallpaper through a series of expressive interiors layered with pattern and personality. Among them, the Layout 234 Armchair by Julien Renault for HAY brings a refined architectural presence to the scheme.

The London Magazine
The London Magazine's guide to a day spent in Barnsbury follows a leisurely route along Regent's Canal to Upper Street, with twentytwentyone recommended as a destination for contemporary classics, vintage finds and design curiosities.

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