WELCOME TO MILIEU
In MILIEU, every story captures the look and feel, the mood and character, the style of a place—its milieu.
The milieu that defines a beautiful home or garden, the fashions and jewelry we wear, the places to which we travel, the art and culture we experience, the creative people who inspire us—these are the elements of MILIEU.
CURRENT ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS
Moving Into Town
After living for decades in the Spanish countryside, two designers moved to the main street of a Catalan village, where they have become daily players in its life
A Lasting Legacy
An interior designer and architect collaborated to create a new home for a client outside Birmingham. It’s a residence that is sure to endure into the future.
Soane Britain – Preservation of Crafts: Talk at The V&A Museum, South Kensington
Through the lens of rattan Lulu joins design writer Fiona McCarthy in conversation about why there is a crucial need to preserve these skills to ensure they will be saved for future generations.
Fitting In
Architect Andrew Trotter builds structures so distinctive that they define their locales and become immediate icons. Yet, whatever he designs seems endemic to a given region and its people.
A Newt Experience
The Newt in Somerset is as much a place to retreat for a stay as it is to dine, explore, and learn about the region’s natural and built histories.
Working Man
George Dunbar’s art is rarely predictable yet always identifiable as his alone. His works include (opening page) Mound Series, composed of acrylic paint applied to envelope paper, and (above) Rouville No. 7, which combines gold leaf with red Louisiana clay.
Larger Than Life
Nature is in full bloom, and in these wallpapers, art truly imitates life. Patterns of flowers and plants—whether the details are realistic or abstract—bring the spirit of spring to life and into your home.
Arranging Things
Illuminating the often misunderstood role of an interiors stylist, Colin King’s Arranging Things (Rizzoli) is a masterful look at the numinous, even sacred, nature of objects and an introspective musing on their dynamic placement. King writes how styling “can be a daily practice, one that empowers you to see the world differently and find new meaning in your surroundings.”
Your access to distinctive products for your home and lifestyle curated by MILIEU
Robin Rains Interior Design + Antiques
Skelton Culver Antiques and Interiors
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Conversations with Mili
As an interior designer, I am on a constant search for unique products and interesting artisans to introduce into my projects. When I discovered KUFRI textiles hand-woven fabrics and pillows by Mili Suleman, I was immediately impressed by its craftsmanship and ethos.
Recipe for Success
The new Pret-a-Porter program and range colors from L’Atelier Paris will make your kitchen a feast for the eyes. What used to happen every season in Paris ready-to-wear fashion, is now happening in your own kitchen.
