‘In Tehran, galleries sprang up like mushrooms and cafés turned from smoky dark rooms into gorgeously designed spaces,’ says Lena Späth, author of Behind Closed Curtains, which peeks into Iranian interior design. buff.ly/2LO6kvl

Studio Davazdah by Niloofar Niksar transforms a 1960s home in Tehran into a cultural hub including tradition elements like multi-colored windows and pointed arches. buff.ly/2IraUfZ

@homesweetholmedale has created a truly natural scheme using Ho Ho Green and thriving house plants in this sitting room 🪴

Amid sights of donkeys, dhows and carved doorways, Camilla Lowther and Charles Aboah built a holiday home in Lamu that's well placed to enjoy the sea breezes. Discover more in our August issue or subscribe here: trib.al/HbfMfIG 📷: Jake Gavin

Pale Wedgwood is a soft blue paint derived from classic 18th century 'Jasperware' Wedgwood pottery. @summerhousestyle uses it beautifully in this light and bright bedroom.

An entrance hallway of splendour in our luxurious St George's Hill private estate project, the smoked eucalyptus veneer table and dusky-lilac velvet chairs complementing the elegantly patterned flooring designed by our interior architects.

This bespoke chandelier mirrors the curvature of this magnificent stone staircase as it cascades 8m down 2 flights of stairs - beautifully framed by the concealed lighting in the steps and enhanced by the tactile suede wallpaper in warm taupe.

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Almost completely hidden by an avalanche of flowers you’ll find The Churchill Arms, one of London’s most recognisable and famous pubs😍 📍The Churchill Arms, Kensington [🎥 Michael Sparrow] #LetsDoLondon #VisitLondon bit.ly/3OEli2q

How to tile stairs – expert advice for tackling this tricky project homesandgardens.com/interior-desig…

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Carpineto Mountain Refuge by Paolo Danesi Architect Get Inspired, visit myhouseidea.com #myhouseidea #interiordesign #interior #interiors #house #home #design #architecture #decor #homedecor #casa #archdaily #beautifuldestinations

Dreamy cabin retreat perched on a rocky mountainside in North Carolina onekindesign.com/2017/04/26/dre…

Would you look at this brickwork! Calle Manuel Maria Iglesias, 9, Madrid. Photo from madrid_brutalism

Amazing blooming spot in Mykonos by @christinatouloumtzidou Get Inspired, visit myhouseidea.com #myhouseidea #interiordesign #interior #interiors #house #home #design #architecture #decor #homedecor #casa #archdaily #beautifuldestinations

Updated rankings! Responding to the vastly changing urban and natural landscapes, Iranian architects are leading the way with local solutions to shared global challenges. architizer.com/blog/inspirati…