Good morning all, and welcome to the joys of Monday. I hope you’re feeling refreshed after the gorgeous autumnal weekend, and are now ready to tackle the week head-on. Over the last couple of days, London has been moving and shaking to the latest beats in the design world. For more scoop on the ups, downs, ins and outs of London Design week, keep checking our blog.

In the meantime, you can get an immediate fix, with our daily update of the latest news and gossip from the design world.

Image credit: The Times

Who says you need to have a separate room when it comes to soaking in a scented tub of bubbles? Mark Macauley, a documentary-maker from London, chose not to follow the general protocol when it comes to room distribution and opted for a deluxe bed/bathroom. Macauley took inspiration from designer hotels that have been playing with this unusual concept, and splashed out on a  handmade £5,200 copper-clad bath that takes centre stage in the master bedroom. Does the concept really work outside a hotel? Read on and find out.

The Times -The 18th Earl of Devon is selling the family silver to pay for the upkeep of his lofty castle

The Times – High tech glass will transform the way we live

The Telegraph – All aboard the Marrakesh Express

The curious blend of Arabic culture and modern style has led Marrakesh to become the bohemian playground of the rich and famous. But getting your hands on a divine Moroccan property may not be off the limits. Thanks to a sudden fall in prices, there are rich pickings to be had for the savvy investor.

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There aren’t many fashion lovers out there who won’t admit to having a penchant for the gothic flair of Vivienne Westwood. And now, the grande dame of anarchic fashion, has designed a wallpaper collection for Cole & Son. Its 12 patterns are based on prints and weaves from the Westwood fashion collections. The two figures in the image above don the Dogtooth and Cut-Out-Lace motifs. Now it’s not just the corset, platforms and bag that we’re after…it’s the wallpaper too!

The Telegraph- Elle MacPherson finally sells her house!

The Daily Mail – Teal Appeal, the latest colour for Autumn

NYTimes – The French contemporary design scene is alive and well

AA Gill may have ripped Philippe Stark to pieces in The Sunday Times yesterday, but I’m quite the fan of the sexy Gallic designer. In recognition of all things French, The New York Times is celebrating contemporary French design and has picked out three top show-rooms to keep an eye out for.

Image credit: Vitra

It’s always fun to keep a look out for new products, and I simply love Vitra’s new Vegetal chair. The chair was inspired by shapes from the world of vegetation. The plant-like structure and the choice of six beautiful colours  make this chair a contender for a future design classic.

Design Week -British legend Paul Smith is awarded medal at London Design week

Design Week -Tom Dixon says British design needs more focus

Design Week – Pearlfisher brands new energy drink

That’s all for now folk’s, but see you tomorrow for the next instalment.