Not only has the leading international institute on colour, Pantone, released a new colour to its collection, but it was created through a first-time collaboration of six brands.

New York's SoHo district is known for its stylish boutiques, hotels and restaurants, but a new boutique hotel could have raised the bar. 11 Howard, by Design Hotels, mixes style with substance to create a progressive, community space.

One of the most ornate townhouses in New York's Upper East side is up for rent - and it retains many of its former owner's touches. It's not hard to believe that this home once belonged to the world famous fashion designer Gianna Versace, with its interiors mirroring the style of many of the icon's designs.

For the leading fashion boutiques around the world, it's never just about the clothes. Instead, it's about providing an incredible experience to customers from the moment they walk in the door, and much of that comes down to the interiors.

Australian-born, international model Miranda Kerr and her new partner, Snapchat founder, Evan Spiegel have bought their first home together. Their US$12 million, 7,164-square foot home in Los Angeles' Brentwood neighbourhood was designed by the famed American architect Gerard Colcord in 1951.

For the amount of time we spend in our workplace, we really need to be happy there. While colleagues and the work itself play a big role, so too does the physical environment. The physical aspects of our workplace environment can have a direct impact on our productivity, health and overall job satisfaction. Natural light, a considered layout and ergonomic furniture are important, but what about a space's 'creativity'?

Bobbi Brown first cut her teeth in the makeup industry on a shoot for Vogue, which she bluffed her way into assuring organisers that she could 'do' hair and makeup.

There's nothing like escaping the modern technologies and daily demands with a few days on the open road. We're spoilt for choice here in Australia; with options to travel to the lush rainforests of Queensland to the white beaches of the East Coast and everything in between. We've featured a few of the most memorable getaway spots in Australia to switch off and relax.

A well-designed interior can do as much for a restaurant as the menu. There's no secret recipe of course for what makes a restaurant's design successful, but key features like uniqueness, flow, and warmth all help. We've gathered five of our favourite restaurant interiors from around the world for you to explore.

Buying from Australia-based hair and skincare company Aesop is all about the experience: the delight of senses through the designed environment and personal exchange.

Celebrity actress Charlize Theron has always been known for her style in the fashion stakes. So it comes as no surprise that her home is equally as glamorous. Recently sold for a reported $1.75 million, Theron's one-bedroom, two-bathroom home is far from your average single bedroom apartment.

After a full renovation, Hollywood actress Cameron Diaz has put her New York apartment on the market.

Having previously turned the Grand Palais into an airport, supermarket and brasserie, expectations were high for exactly what designer Karl Lagerfeld would create for this year's Chanel haute couture catwalk show in Paris.

When a young Manhattan couple purchased their weekend home in the Hamptons, they had a vision in mind, but they also wanted their interior designer to bring new ideas.

When the world's most in-demand fashion illustrator turns her hand to interiors, we know we're going to be in for a treat.

Another year has come and gone but with it came some remarkable new additions to the hotel world, along with updates to some of the best existing places to stay. From India to Namibia, and a host of places in between, we explore the most impressive hotels available for a luxurious stay today.