There’s nothing we love more than having a nose around other people’s homes – not least those we admire. In this new series, we’ve convinced a glittering group of tastemakers, from our design heroes and creative crushes to our pals and other pin-ups, to let us peer through their keyholes. What’s Anya Hindmarch reading at the moment? Which tunes get Duncan Campbell dancing? What’s Maureen Paley’s guilty pleasure? Check back every month to find out, or sign up to our newsletter at the bottom of the page. First, though, read on to discover Raven Smith’s top tip for a tip-top drinks cabinet and how a naked swimmer has brought balance to the author and all-time Insta-caption king’s art collection. Bottom’s up!
My most recent home improvement…
Oh, I just commissioned some shelves, which sounds very fab and expensive and time-consuming – and was all of those things. They’re celery green, which someone described as a “nan colour” and I couldn’t really argue.
The latest addition to my wardrobe…
I love a Dries van Noten print, so I always try and get a seasonal shirt from him.
The most useful item in my kitchen…
It might not be the most useful, but I’m slightly obsessed with a Margaret Howell fish slice that I bought as a lowly but aspirational student.
