Some decorating trends will come and go (see millennial pink) while others have longevity, no matter what era we're in. One such aesthetic? Tasteful horse decor. Between Netflix's recent hit Ransom Canyon, the U.S. Polo championships back in April, and the many home tours we've published featuring horse motifs, everyone, including the design world, is enthralled with these creatures right now. While luxury fashion brands such as Ralph Lauren and Hermès may have introduced equestrian vibes into interiors (horses being an instantly recognizable part of both brands' identities), the look has evolved beyond just their ateliers. "Horses have always been a popular subject in the art and design world, going back to early cave drawings in the Lascaux Cave, France. It is so fun to see them back in the spotlight in interiors," designer Maria Burke says. "We have definitely seen a resurgence in layered, British interior style, so I think it is fitting that all sorts of equestrian subjects and patterns have also seen a rise in popularity." While several designers we spoke with mentioned the influence of British style in homes right now, others link our current fascination with the Wild West to a yearning for a different time. manufoto llcA horse sculpture nestled amongst candle holders is the perfect final decorative touch.Anson SmartMix and match art mediums, like textured pieces and a photo, in a room."Across the board, we're seeing a major shift back to traditional, cozy, old-world design. I think it's everyone's desire for comfort and reassurance during these rocky political and technological times. A return to our roots. It's the antithesis to AI," award-winning interior designer Lindsay Gerber Northart says. "The resurgence [of horse decor] seems to stem from a deep-seated yearning for connection with nature and a romanticized notion of freedom and open horizons," L.A.-based designer Jennifer Miller adds. "Horses embody both untamed beauty and a sense of serene strength in their powerful yet graceful presence. This inherent duality resonates with contemporary desires for authenticity and a touch of the organic within our living spaces." Indeed, in a world where we are scrolling endlessly on TikTok, checking our work emails while on vacation, or being spammed with fake phone calls daily, returning to a world that ran at a slower pace seems idyllic. Designers everywhere, from Los Angeles to Virginia, are seeing an uptick in client requests for incorporating horse decor into their homes. Burke notes that in one of her projects, they recently took the client's collection of riding crops and turned them into a gallery on their second-floor hallway. Meanwhile, Jeanne Barber, founder of Camden Grace Interiors, recalls a client in the New York City suburbs asking them to adorn her husband's office in oil paintings featuring hunts and horses. As you may be able to tell, if you love these majestic animals, there are plenty of ways to capture their essence in your home. "There's a romanticism to equestrian imagery that evokes both rustic countryside charm and old-world luxury, making it incredibly versatile across styles, from modern farmhouse to classic traditional and even minimalist spaces," designer Katie McCaffrey says. Tasteful horse decor is here to stay—forever—so check out the expert styling tips ahead on achieving the look seamlessly in your home. Related Story Make It Feel Modern Patrick BillerThe office is a great place to show off your love of the equestrian sport.Mixing new pieces with vintage finds is a tried-and-true furnishing method that gives your home its character. Even though this takes time, we're firm believers in slow decorating. When it comes to horse decor, Burke recommends employing the same method by merging "old master-style oil paintings with horse subjects above more modern pieces of furniture." If you already have such works of art, you're one step ahead of everyone else. However, if you're sourcing art from scratch, Burke says, "These works can easily be found on auction sites and even consignment stores if you are up for the challenge, and they make for a wonderful mix with newer pieces." We suggest checking out places like Chairish, 1stdibs, LiveAuctioneers, and Everything But the House.Related StoryLean Into Antique SculpturesJeanne BarberSculptures can be placed anywhere, including on a bar cart.Besides framed artwork, designers suggest adding horse sculptures to your space, whether that's a small statue of a stallion nestled on your bookshelf or a giant horse head that commands attention near your staircase. The best part about these pieces is that you can move them around the house anytime without having to deal with annoying photo hooks or adhesive strips. "In my own home, I have a large, cast-iron horse head that meanders through my house, depending on my mood," Barber says. "Lately, he's hanging out on our porch bar, greeting guests with a cocktail." Opt for Striking Photography© Rustic White Photography,LLCBuy a big print from your favorite photographer and hang it where everyone can admire it.Whether you dabble in photography or follow a National Geographic photographer who shoots the most amazing wildlife, if this is your art medium of choice, incorporating a stunning visual of a horse in your space is a no-brainer. "Professional equine photographers are increasingly producing some spectacular large-format images in both black and white and color. These can be striking statements alone or as a collection, and really set a sophisticated, luxurious vibe to any space," says designer and passionate equestrian Megan Winters. Don't Be ObviousAlanna HalePlaid, iron, brass, and leather can help you tap into the look more subtly.Yes, you can display tasteful horse decor without horses! If you're not into the animalcore look, you can instead hint at your love for them through horse-adjacent decor. "I think horse decor needs to be more of a nod and hint rather than literal...otherwise you're very easily getting into a tacky decor situation," Gerber Northart says. "Introduce patinated old leather pieces and brass accent pieces, which hint at the look and feel of horse tack. Wool and plaids hint at a fox hunt." Similarly, McCaffrey suggests using "checks, plaids, natural materials such as woven baskets to evoke equestrian style without being too literal." Related StoryLittle Touches Go a Long Way Michael CliffordShow restraint when leaning into the equestrian theme.All the designers we spoke with agree on one thing when it comes to making your horse decor feel tasteful: moderation is key. "I like to try to limit the use of a 'themed' element to one or two items per room," Burke says. "Instead of layering all sorts of prints with an actual horse on it [throughout the home], we will use one and then draw inspiration from other sorts of horse-related items, such as leather, thick wool blankets, and dark iron [for the other spaces].""The key is to ensure the execution feels intentional and contributes to the overall narrative of the space," Miller adds. "In our Sun Valley project, we incorporated a few horse drawings and a red horse painting I created myself, which felt especially fitting for the setting and served as a nod to the Western heritage and natural beauty of the area. The artwork reflects the landscape’s rustic spirit while adding a personal layer of storytelling." Shop Our Favorite Horse Decor PicksHermès Cheval Deco Ashtray$800 at HermesGucci Velvet Cushion With Horsebit$1,150 at GucciCharles MARECHAL (1865-1931), Horses in landscape oil on canvas$300 at liveauctioneers.comCarol Walker Leopard Appaloosa - Limited Edition of 100 Photograph$1,830 at saatchiart.comRalph Lauren Home Dalton Accent Table$18,790 at Ralph LaurenWilliams Sonoma Cashmere & Wool Equestrian Throw$499 at Williams SonomaKathy Kuo Monty French Country Black Aged Metal Round Side End Table$141 at kathykuohome.comRalph Lauren Home Brennan Clock$1,195 at Ralph LaurenArt Deco Style Silvered Brass Etruscan Horse Sculpture$4,250 at 1stDibsJoon Loloi Morison Leather Wrapped Table Lamp$199 at joonloloi.comFollow House Beautiful on Instagram and TikTok.

LAI #75: Generative AI vs. Agentic AI vs. AI Agents 0 like May 15, 2025 Share this post Author(s): Towards AI Editorial Team Originally published on Towards AI. Good morning, AI enthusiasts, This week’s issue dives into where the field is heading — beyond generation, toward autonomy and better error awareness. We’re starting with a breakdown of the increasingly fuzzy but important distinctions between Generative AI, Agentic AI, and AI Agents. Then we move into applied innovation: Microsoft’s GraphRAG, multimodal RAG systems using Cohere and Gemini, and a practical framework for predicting when your model is about to get something wrong. Also in the mix: DNNs vs. tree-based models for e-commerce ranking, a powerful Cursor.ai-like browser extension from the community, and this week’s poll on when vibes are enough — and when accuracy has to come first. Let’s get into it. — Louis-François Bouchard, Towards AI Co-founder & Head of Community Learn AI Together Community Section! Featured Community post from the Discord Retconned has built Sophon, an AI chat app that enhances your browsing experience by understanding and interacting with your tabs. With its intelligent composer, it can see the tabs you have open, allowing it to understand context and autofill forms, textboxes, or fields with a single click. It is a browser extension and completely free. Check it out here. Share your feedback in the thread and support a fellow community member! AI poll of the week! Most of you are doing vibe checks, and of course, for general tasks, the entire idea is for the AI to not feel like AI. But would you also rely on “vibes” for more quantitative tasks, where output accuracy matters more than output feel? Share in the thread, let’s decide together! Meme of the week! Meme shared by rucha8062 TAI Curated Section Article of the week How GraphRAG Works Step-by-Step By Mariana Avelino This blog explains Microsoft’s GraphRAG, a method that uses knowledge graphs for retrieval-augmented generation. Key detailed processes were graph creation, involving entity extraction, community partitioning, and querying, with distinct Local and Global Search functions. It outlined how entities, relationships, and community reports are generated and used for LLM response generation, including context management and semantic retrieval. Our must-read articles 1. Distill-then-Detect: A Practical Framework for Error-Aware Machine Learning By Shenggang Li The author presented a framework, “Distill-then-Detect,” to address prediction errors in machine learning models, particularly the “big misses” on critical data slices. This approach involves distilling a compact “student” model from a larger “teacher” model. It then quantifies teacher uncertainty and trains a meta-model to predict where the teacher is likely to err. By combining these signals into a risk score and applying conformal calibration for thresholding, the system effectively flags high-risk predictions. Experiments demonstrated that this method identified error-prone cases with balanced precision and recall while clustering these errors provided actionable insights into problematic data segments. 2. Beyond Text: Building Multimodal RAG Systems with Cohere and Gemini By Sridhar Sampath Traditional Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems often fail to process visual data. This article details a multimodal RAG system designed to overcome this limitation by understanding both text and images within documents. It utilizes Cohere’s multimodal embeddings to create unified vector representations from content like PDFs. Gemini 2.5 Flash then generates context-aware answers using either matched text or images, with FAISS managing vector indexing. It explains the system’s workflow, from document upload to answer generation, demonstrating its enhanced capability to extract information from charts, tables, and other visuals compared to text-only RAG. 3. Generative AI vs. Agentic AI vs. AI Agents: What Everyone Needs to Know By Poojan Vig The article clarified the distinct roles of Generative AI, Agentic AI, and AI Agents. It explained that Generative AI produces new content based on learned patterns. Agentic AI focuses on strategy, planning, and iteration towards a goal without continuous human intervention. AI Agents then sense their environment and execute actions in the digital or real world. Using a cooking analogy and examples like automated customer service, the piece illustrated how these AI types can operate independently or collaboratively to perform complex tasks. 4. DNNs vs Traditional Tree-Based Models for E-Commerce Ranking By Nikhilesh Pandey The author discusses the evolution of e-commerce ad ranking systems, detailing the shift from traditional tree-based models to Deep Neural Networks (DNNs). It outlines why tree-based models have reached their limits and how DNNs offer superior capabilities for handling complex data, personalization, and achieving better conversion rate (CVR) predictions. Using DoorDash Ads as a case study, the piece illustrates the iterative migration process, including defining baselines, optimizing model training and evaluation with techniques like data normalization and distributed processing, and addressing challenges such as the offline-online performance gap. If you are interested in publishing with Towards AI, check our guidelines and sign up. We will publish your work to our network if it meets our editorial policies and standards. Join thousands of data leaders on the AI newsletter. 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Grapezard Member Nov 16, 2017 8,356 Yup, the legendary dogs beasts cats of Johto. Which is your favorite? You got Entei, the Volcano Pokemon. Suicune, the Aurora Pokemon. and Raikou, the Thunder Pokemon.   mopinks Member Oct 27, 2017 32,684 I'm not crazy about any of em but I'll give it to suicune   AgentStrange Member Oct 25, 2017 4,998 None. I take Zoloft. Entei   DanteSparda504 Member Nov 2, 2017 4,829 Birmingham, AL Suicune is my favorite. I think the only forgettable one is Raikou.   Rustyspider13 Shinra Employee Member Nov 16, 2023 3,584 Suicune, there is a majestic nature about it. Never used any of them in battle though.   RochHoch One Winged Slayer Member May 22, 2018 21,257 Can I cheat and say Raging Bolt What a beautifully silly creature  nsilvias Member Oct 25, 2017 29,958 raikou is where its at. entei is a loser   nsilvias Member Oct 25, 2017 29,958 RochHoch said: Can I cheat and say Raging Bolt What a beautifully silly creature Click to expand... Click to shrink... how do you go from sabre tooth dog to a giraffe   Hero Prinny Member Oct 25, 2017 3,826 DanteSparda504 said: Suicune is my favorite. I think the only forgettable one is Raikou. Click to expand... Click to shrink... Thats cause TPC never did anything with it. Entei got a movie & suicine got a movie and a game. They told poor raikou to go kick rocks   Shuckle Member Mar 30, 2018 598 Suicune is the coolest and was really fun to play in Gen 3 I think. Substitute/Calm Mind/Surf/Rest or Ice Beam if I recall was a really powerful moveset.   RochHoch One Winged Slayer Member May 22, 2018 21,257 nsilvias said: how do you go from sabre tooth dog to a giraffe Click to expand... Click to shrink... Alternate timelines that don't make sense, apparently. Must be from an unga bunga Flinstones universe full of dinosaur Pokemon   TheAggroCraig This guy are sick of the One Winged Slayer Member Nov 6, 2017 7,286 Suicune is the best of the GSC legendaries, but Raging Bolt is by far the best of the paradoxes.   DoctorPlayer MD "This guy are sick" Member Feb 4, 2021 2,728 Brazil All 3 of them are great, but Suicune's my favorite.   Foolish Member Jun 23, 2022 1,507 Okay so Raikou has the most fun name to say. Raikou. Hell yeah. Love it. But I don't like its purple hair that runs down its back. Feels excessive to the design and is way too similar to what Suicune has going on. And the tail feels weirder the more you look at it. Entei has the best design of the lot. Simultaneously comes across as both a lion and also some pure fantasy beast. And those black bands on its legs give the impression that it was once shackled in chains, and has now broken free. So good. I think the purple mane on Suicune clashes way too much with its other colors, and I think its face looks weird. And it cursed my childhood for years because I could not, for the life of me, figure out how its name is supposed to be pronounced. Entei >> Raikou >>>>> Suicune  Faiyaz Member Nov 30, 2017 6,599 Bangladesh Entei is the fucking GOAT   mrmickfran The Fallen Oct 27, 2017 33,133 Gongaga Suicune my beloved   Beren One Winged Slayer Member Oct 25, 2017 4,992 Enter, but that's definitely due to my exposure to the third movie. Suicune is definitely cool and I won't knock anyone for picking that one. Raikou was great competitively but it just couldn't compete. Had no idea what the vibes were.  NetOpWibby Member Nov 15, 2017 75 Carina Nebula SUICUUUUUNE Gimme Pokémon Crystal with Breath of the Wild mechanics and I'm good for a decade.  -Le Monde- Avenger Dec 8, 2017 14,228 My favorite legendary trio. Really hard to choose. Probably Raikou  ForteanMan Member Oct 25, 2017 571 Dongguan, China Think it's Suicune for me largely because of Pokémon Crystal.   StrappingYoungLance Member Oct 27, 2017 7,764 Melbourne, Australia Picking Suicune is for mids.   Bucca Member Oct 25, 2017 5,435 Suicune the GOAT   mnk Member Nov 11, 2017 7,937 Raikou's the only one I like.   Lightsong Member Nov 11, 2022 9,346 Suicune! I also like the dino version:   Dogui Member Oct 28, 2017 10,911 Brazil Suicine is the only not fugly one.   Rocky Road Member Jun 1, 2018 1,006 Suicune is gonna be the most popular due to Crystal, I'm interested in what a straight Entei vs Raikou would be if all the Suicune voters had to vote for one of those two   Buzzkiller_20 Corrupted by Vengeance Member Oct 27, 2017 2,522 I like Entei because of the movie, Suicune design wise, and Raikou because of the bond i had with him in Heartgold. Helped me beat the game and beat Pearl as well when I transferred him over. It's hard to choose which one i like the most, but i think i will give it to Suicune. His design is great and water types are my favorite, so I choose Suicune.   hydruxo ▲ Legend ▲ Member Oct 25, 2017 22,672 They're all about even for me but Suicune has an ethereal vibe to it that puts it over the edge for me   Bishop89 What Are Ya' Selling? Member Oct 25, 2017 42,657 Melbourne, Australia mopinks said: I'm not crazy about any of em but I'll give it to suicune Click to expand... Click to shrink... Exactly this   Stencil Mailing His Own Damn Business Member Oct 30, 2017 13,464 USA I suppose Raikou is a very distant second to Suicune. But Suicune is far and away the coolest and best. Poor Entei.  MimicBox82 Member Jan 9, 2018 5,406 Sweden Suicune is the cutest, so I'll go with that.   HardRojo One Winged Slayer Member Oct 25, 2017 28,818 Peru Raikou, always. RochHoch said: Can I cheat and say Raging Bolt What a beautifully silly creature Click to expand... Click to shrink... Not whatever this monstrosity is. And yeah, someone's gonna claim "well, that's not Raikou".   Shoichi Member Jan 10, 2018 12,459 favorite typing is water pokemon, so Suicune has been one of my favorites since Crystal.   Tsaki Member Feb 12, 2019 419 youngster: Suicune teenager: Raikou adulthood: Entei  Silver9 Saw the truth behind the copied door Member Oct 31, 2017 1,228 Suicune is a majestic pokemon.   Rouk' Member Jan 10, 2018 9,530 To this day, I still don't understand why Raikou is the least popular   Kneefoil Member Oct 25, 2017 4,945 Entei's the coolest, for sure. Suicune's the most iconic these days, though.   onibirdo Member Dec 9, 2020 3,555 I recently watched ProZD's Pokémon ranking videos. He calls Entei "your angry dad as a Pokémon" which is weirdly accurate.  

Science fiction has become one of television’s most reliable genres and audiences have no shortage of options when it comes to progressive sci-fi storytelling. Anthology series have also never been more popular as they’ve proven to be an easy, noncommittal way to draw in audiences with unrelated, standalone storytelling. Love, Death + Robots has quietly done dependable, delightful work for three seasons, but it’s not just a sci-fi anthology. It’s a challenging animation showcase that goes to brave, impossible places for an anthology series. Despite the seemingly selective nature of its title, it feels like nothing is off limits in Love, Death + Robots season 4. This season is more playful than ever as it asks the audience to consider technology and eternity through endlessly diverse lenses. This energy is palpable here, with another collection of impressive, intelligent, and unpredictable animated short films. Love, Death + Robots excels with its original stories, but this season also ambitiously expands upon some of its previously built universes. Jennifer Yuh Nelson’s “Spider Rose” is a masterful follow-up to Volume 3’s “Swarm,” which follows a grieving Mechanist who receives a new companion and another shot at vengeance against the assassins who killed her husband. This is a sequel story that doesn’t just repeat the hits or gratuitously give fans what they want. “Spider Rose” instead finds a fresh, justified angle to return to this world. It’s a surprising yarn about unexpected motherhood as a conflicted character reconsiders everything she thought she knew about herself. Stories like “Spider Rose” challenge the audience and prompt them to change and grow. There’s an emotional throughline to this, but the installment is also rich in chaotic aerial dog fights, ultra gory deaths, and creative, indulgent extremes The Love, Death + Robots episodes that lean into hard science fiction are often the season’s most gripping installments and the entries that will stick with the audience long after they’ve finished. That being said, there are plenty of installments from this fourth batch that are just unabashedly silly. These may be seen as frivolous stories to some audiences, but they’re a testament to Love, Death + Robots’ versatility and that the trio of topics in its title are universal ideas that everyone can enjoy. In addition to “Can’t Stop,” ABGO’s “The Other Large Thing” and “Smart Appliances, Stupid Owners” from The Aaron Sims Company are some of the more overt examples of comedy this season. They’re a welcome balance for the more nihilistic and dour stories from this season that often hit with a ton of bricks. The successful tonal and genre balance that’s achieved across these 10 episodes takes the audience on a fascinating journey. There’s a little bit of everything here in this passionate sci-fi celebration, including a rare live-action segment. One of the season’s most entertaining episodes is the truly unhinged Red Hot Chili Pepper-starring “Can’t Stop.” Not only does this episode mark David Fincher’s directorial return to Love, Death + Robots, but through the conduit of his original love: music videos. “Can’t Stop” looks incredible and turns to an effective marionette aesthetic that’s unlike anything that’s previously been in the anthology series. “Can’t Stop” will ultimately find the audience asking not if Fincher could do this, but why he would want to. It’s such a gonzo experiment that simultaneously is the perfect showpiece for why a series like Love, Death + Robots is necessary. You’re not going to get a piece of storytelling like this on Black Mirror. There’s such a ridiculous, nonsensical energy that governs this short, but it’s also undeniably entertaining and such a fun time. The reason that a series like Love, Death + Robots works is that it makes space for “Can’t Stop” in addition to bleak, dramatic showpieces and action spectacles such as “Spider Rose” and “400 Boys.” Nothing is off limits in this series – this season even incorporates dinosaurs – and this freedom results in remarkable storytelling that’s worth the big swings that get taken, even when they don’t work. “Can’t Stop” is just five silly minutes that aren’t afraid to get weird and indulge in vibes. It also doesn’t hurt that David Fincher is behind this installment, but any chaotic mish-mash music video of this nature is still going to stand out in a series that’s more likely to reference J.G. Ballard and Harlan Ellison than MTV. Love, Death + Robots is a satisfying exploration of science fiction, but it’s also a series that prides itself in its groundbreaking visuals. Every season of Love, Death + Robots has been visually sumptuous, with these new episodes being no exception. Love, Death + Robots seems to be the proudest of its lush, photorealistic segments, like the work that Blur Studio does in “Spider Rose.” These segments don’t disappoint, but Love, Death + Robots has the most fun when it’s willing to indulge in more ambitious and stylized imagery “For He Can Creep” from Japan’s Polygon Pictures or Passion Animation Studios’ “400 Boys” are especially gorgeous.  The latter of these adopts a really impressionistic visual style that’s reminiscent of The Big O’s Art Deco quality. This complements the supernaturally heightened story that’s being told in a hyperbolized universe where gang warfare and a strict bushido-like code are the norm. Factions fight with psychic, electric powers in a world that feels ripped out of a Stephen King story. “400 Boys” is visually rich, but the art style also thematically resonates with the story’s deeper message. It goes to town with its exaggerated aesthetic and creates some truly gorgeous visuals and landscapes in this broken world. The post-apocalyptic wasteland that it crafts is like The Warriors meets Mad Max meets Escape From New York. Destruction plays out on such a massive scale that looks like gorgeous splash panels from a comic. There are setpieces in which warriors rollerblade under the legs of giant babies that they proceed to hack to bits that feel like they’re inspired by Attack on Titan’s epic battles. It’s the complete opposite style of no-holds-barred gladiatorial combat that gets treated like entertainment in “The Screaming of the Tyrannosaur.” Love, Death + Robots triumphs with its fourth season, the likes of which prove that there’s still plenty of gas in this tank. If anything, Love, Death + Robots is willing to get even weirder and break some of its older rules for the sake of fresh storytelling. There are few misfires in this season of 10 episodes, although some certainly hit harder than others. It’s appreciated to get this many episodes and that Volume 4 is longer than the two previous seasons. However, it seems increasingly less likely to return to the cornucopia of content that was the 18-episode Volume 1. It’s also worth pointing out that, while the visuals this season remain immaculate, there are only two animation studios from outside of the United States. Love, Death + Robots’ aim has never specifically been to spotlight international animation. That being said, Love, Death + Robots is at its best when there’s a truly eclectic style to each of its installments.  Love, Death + Robots has another win with Volume 4 and hopefully there are more surreal science fiction stories to come. The season begins with the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Anthony Kiedis singing “Can’t Stop” and by the end of these 10 episodes you’re left hoping that mantra is also true for Love, Death + Robots. All four volumes of Love, Death + Robots are now streaming on Netflix. Join our mailing list Get the best of Den of Geek delivered right to your inbox!

I never thought I’d see the day when Tom Cruise didn’t stick the landing, but here we are. Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning, the second half of the story launched in 2023’s Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One, is a high-wire act gone horribly wrong. The stunts are stunning, as you’d be right to assume due to the mere fact that Cruise showed up to make another M:I movie at all. In what’s been coyly (and in no way definitively) teased as the final curtain call for Ethan Hunt, the character Cruise has played since 1996’s Mission: Impossible, Cruise jumps from barrel-rolling biplane to barrel-rolling biplane, squeezes through a claustrophobic maze of undetonated underwater missiles in a sunken submarine, and knife-fights in booty shorts, in a most John Wickian turn. The Final Reckoning has it all — including two and a half hours of dead-in-the-water character drama and endless platitudes about Ethan’s destiny. The sheer number of flashbacks to previous franchise installments puts The Final Reckoning in a category with Seinfeld’s notorious clip show finale. Seeing two action-movie geniuses like Cruise and writer-director Christopher McQuarrie making a movie that is so often deadly boring, I wondered whether wrapping up the M:I series with a sense of finality was the true impossible mission all along. The Final Reckoning (a phrase uttered twice in the movie, with deathly reverence) picks up two months after the events of 2023’s Dead Reckoning, in a world that has been nearly consumed by the Entity, an all-powerful AI. Ethan has a plan to take down the robotic overlord, and it once again requires him to pull off a handful of nearly implausible tasks with his team, which includes longtime pals like Luther (Ving Rhames) and Benji (Simon Pegg), alongside newer friends from Dead Reckoning, including pickpocket Grace (Hayley Atwell) and French assassin Paris (Pom Klemintieff). Assuming their skills and a lot of ridiculous coincidences all come together with pinpoint precision, then maaaaybe he can time the execution of their digital overlord juuuuust right. There are obstacles: Mustache-twirling Gabriel (Esai Morales) constantly pops out of nowhere to screw with Ethan in hopes of seizing the Entity for his own control, while returning legacy M:I character Eugene Kittridge (Henry Czerny), now director of the CIA, hopes to arrest the rogue Ethan and save the day his own way. In theory, this should all be another wild M:I ride. But even as a diehard M:I Guy, I was constantly lost among The Final Reckoning’s expositional word salad and aggressive attempts to tie every single story beat back to some event in the franchise’s past. The bar has been raised for Marvel movies that supposedly require too much homework ahead of viewing. Final Reckoning’s most direct references are groan-worthy: It “solves” a long-running series mystery with the grace of Solo’s “We’ll call you Solo” scene. And it turns the Langley NOC-list heist from the 1996 movie into the single most important historical event since the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Tom Cruise, typically a mesmerizing charmer, looks beaten and exhausted throughout the talky opening hour of Final Reckoning — perhaps because filming the more thrilling parts of the movie left him literally beaten and exhausted. The leaden dialogue doesn’t help, and McQuarrie’s decision to rarely hold the camera on his leading man for more than a few seconds means Cruise never gets to lock his charisma on the audience. The choppiness of the editing, even during the talky parts, recalls the hyperactive editing tactics that made Taken 3 go viral. A lackluster play-the-hits score makes even Ethan’s required running scenes limp along. The vibes are off. Bless the Final Reckoning actors who have pep in their step anyway! Atwell remains a cunning counterpart to Cruise, all reflexes and wit, and McQuarrie overindulges in her role. Final Reckoning did not need an extended scene where an Inuit woman teaches Grace how to steer a dog sled, but it’s tender. A chunk of the movie plays less like the usual globetrotting spy story than a tense Tom Clancy political thriller. But hey, if circumstances are going to trap Ethan in a submarine, at least it’s with a captain played by Tramell Tillman, who ports over his hilariously mannered presence from Severance to the equally heightened world of Mission: Impossible. And with the U.S. on the brink of atomic war, McQuarrie fills war rooms with cheeky TV actors, gifting Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso), Nick Offerman (Parks and Recreation), and Holt McCallany (Mindhunter) some much deserved dramatic spotlights. It’s the series’ best that-guy casting since Mission: Impossible III. Still, between bursts of personality, the plot of Final Reckoning spins in circles. There’s little tension in the pursuit of the Entity, an invisible threat and the greatest enemy to the “show, don’t tell” screenwriting adage. McQuarrie stages Ethan’s big confrontation with the evil Siri in a VR chamber that zips through the AI’s master plan like it’s the wormhole in 2001: A Space Odyssey. If that sequence felt like anything more than an info dump, it could have been a rush based on the visual design alone. But the Entity blathering the same lines over and over about Ethan’s destiny in no way compares to human villains offering inhumane horrors. A talking blue circle isn’t exactly a standoff with Philip Seymour Hoffman holding a gun to Ethan’s wife’s head. To make up for the lack of chase, McQuarrie cranks up every familiar form of Impossible Mission Force-patented heist operation to maximum impossibility, to the point where it’s kind of exhausting. The difference between “thrillingly inconceivable” and “preposterously cartoonish” is the difference between “we need split-second precision” and “we need split-nanosecond precision.” Everything in The Final Reckoning, from pinpointing the needle-in-a-haystack location of a missing submarine to the mind-boggling requirements of incarcerating an AI in the realm of scientific possibility, veers over the edge: Unbelievable coincidence, not skill or precision, drives these plans. Also, there has never been a three-hour movie that needed more than one ticking-time-bomb-defusal sequence. Never! But, my god, the actual stunts. McQuarrie’s set pieces whisk the audience from the streets of London to the Arctic circle to the mountains of South Africa, and it’s progressively more awe-inspiring with each new sequence. A crosscut fight between Ethan and an Entity cultist — yes, we have those now — while his team members are duking it out with goons in a burning building is a spectacle of exactitude. Though Ethan winds up back on an aircraft carrier, in what seems like a shameless callback to Top Gun, Cruise really revives his Maverick do-or-die energy when he descends into the icy depths and contends with elaborate water stunts. The movie’s much-teased climactic plane stunt is the greatest sequence Cruise has ever committed to film. While many of the Mission: Impossible franchise’s set pieces have been anchored by one death-defying moment (Ethan clinging to the side of a jet or motorcycling off a cliff), Ethan’s pursuit of Gabriel through the skies goes on and on and on — and I couldn’t get enough. Cruise clings to the side of two different planes, flopping against their sides with every barrel roll, letting his cheeks flap in the wind, and delivering a few Indiana Jones-style punches as he commandeers each vehicle. There are times when he appears to be in full zero G as the second plane careens through valleys. Anything that goes right for him immediately goes wrong, and with constant escalation. It’s breathtaking.  And it’s the grand finale of a bad watch. Ethan Hunt deserves a proper send-off, and not just in a blaze of action-fueled glory. In 2006, J.J. Abrams gave the character a down-to-Earth quality and a group of close friends in M:I III. McQuarrie ran with that intimacy when he rewrote Ghost Protocol in 2011 then made the franchise his own with 2015’s Rogue Nation. His follow-up, 2018’s Mission: Impossible — Fallout, saw Ethan close the book on his marriage, hug it out with his best buds, and sustain a symphony of stunts from start to finish. It was the perfect finale. But it was so successful that Cruise and McQuarrie couldn’t resist going back for more, with this two-part story stretched across years. Dead Reckoning was satisfying, in a classic M:I way, but it needed a coda to wrap up all its open-ended plots. What was initially planned as Dead Reckoning Part Two became The Final Reckoning, which, after watching the movie, feels like an apt title for what is likely the duo’s last swing at the property. Either way, when the credits roll, Tom Cruise’s Mission: Impossible series feels like it’s over for good, whether more sequels are on the way or not. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning opens in theaters on May 23.

16 Greek Fonts That Channel Ancient Wisdom & Modern Style Jack Nolan • May 14, 2025 In this article:See more ▼Post may contain affiliate links which give us commissions at no cost to you.There’s something absolutely captivating about letterforms that carry thousands of years of history. Whether you’re designing for a philosophy class, creating logos for Mediterranean restaurants, or adding an authentic touch to academic presentations, Greek fonts bring a unique blend of classical elegance and timeless sophistication to any project. But here’s the thing – not all Greek fonts are created equal. Some capture the genuine essence of ancient inscriptions, while others simply evoke that Greek aesthetic we’re all drawn to. And that’s perfectly fine! Sometimes you need authentic Greek letterforms, other times you just want that Mediterranean vibe. Cultural Note: While some fonts on this list feature authentic Greek characters and historical accuracy, others are stylistic interpretations that capture the “Greek feel” without being linguistically correct. We’ve noted which is which throughout this article to help you choose appropriately for your project. You might also be looking for Aztec Fonts, Medieval Fonts, or Viking Fonts—some of which have a similar look. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the best Greek fonts available in 2025, from historically accurate typefaces to modern interpretations that simply look fantastic. Let’s embark on this typographic odyssey together! 👋 Psst... Did you know you can get unlimited downloads of 59,000+ fonts and millions of other creative assets for just $16.95/mo? Learn more »My Favorite 16 Greek-Style Fonts I’ve curated this list based on versatility, authenticity, and pure visual appeal. Here are my top picks for Greek fonts that’ll make your designs shine: Hunger – Ancient Greek Font Hunger is a sans-serif font that captures the essence of ancient Greek typography. Its bold, clean lines make it ideal for logos and headlines, offering a modern twist on classical aesthetics.Get 300+ Fonts for FREEEnter your email to download our 100% free "Font Lover's Bundle". For commercial & personal use. No royalties. No fees. No attribution. 100% free to use anywhere. Greek Freak – Gaming Font Greek Freak is a decorative font designed specifically for gaming applications. Its strong, friendly characters evoke a sense of adventure and excitement, perfect for game titles and promotional materials.Roman Greek – Display Serif Font Roman Greek is a serif font that combines classical Roman and Greek typographic elements. Its vintage-inspired design makes it suitable for projects requiring a touch of historical elegance and retro charm.Greek Myth Decorative Display Font Greek Myth is a decorative display font that draws inspiration from ancient Greek mythology. Its ornate characters and vector-based design allow for versatile use in various graphic design projects, especially those with a mythological theme.Daewon – Greek Font Style Daewon is a decorative font that emulates ancient Greek writing styles. Its unique character set offers designers a way to infuse their projects with a distinct Hellenic flavor, suitable for both modern and classical-themed designs.Grave Party | A Handwritten Greek Font Grave Party is a handwritten font with a Greek twist. Its playful yet eerie style makes it perfect for Halloween-themed designs or projects that require a touch of spooky charm. More scary fonts here.Farley – Ancient Greek Font Farley is a decorative font inspired by ancient Greek typography. Its bold characters and clean lines make it excellent for logos and headlines, offering a modern interpretation of classical Greek letterforms.Nakoa – Ancient Greek Font Nakoa is a decorative font that draws inspiration from ancient Greek inscriptions. Its distinctive characters are ideal for creating eye-catching logos and headlines with a historical flair.Greek Meswax Font Greek Meswax is a decorative font with a unique blend of Greek-inspired design and tropical vibes. Its spring-like freshness makes it suitable for projects that require a fusion of classical and contemporary aesthetics.Greek Rubone – Ancient Greek Font Greek Rubone is a sans-serif font that combines ancient Greek influences with a modern marker-style aesthetic. Its bold strokes make it particularly suitable for sports-related designs, especially those with a baseball theme.Greek Reford – Unique Typeface Font Greek Reford is a decorative font that offers a unique twist on traditional Greek typography. Its condensed characters and sporty feel make it ideal for athletic-themed designs and projects requiring a bold, compact typeface.Valerine Modern Serif Font Valerine is a modern serif font that combines classical elegance with contemporary design principles. Its refined characters offer a fresh take on traditional serif typography, suitable for a wide range of design applications.CyberGreek CyberGreek is a futuristic sans-serif font that merges Greek-inspired design with cyberpunk aesthetics. Its bold, angular characters make it perfect for sci-fi themed projects and designs requiring a strong, futuristic display typeface.Leviathans – Decorative Gaming Font Leviathans is a decorative gaming font that combines pixel art with medieval-inspired design. Its unique character set is ideal for creating eye-catching titles and text in fantasy-themed games and related media.Victorius – Gaming font Victorius is a decorative sans-serif font designed specifically for gaming applications. Its bold, energetic characters convey a sense of triumph and excitement, making it perfect for game logos, titles, and promotional materials.Yacote – Display Sans Font Yacote is a modern display sans-serif font with clean, geometric lines. Its sleek design makes it highly legible and versatile, suitable for a wide range of design projects requiring a contemporary sans-serif typeface.Understanding Greek Typography: History Meets Design Greek typography isn’t just about pretty letters – it’s a window into one of humanity’s most influential civilizations. The Greek alphabet, which emerged around 800 BCE, gave birth to countless other writing systems and continues to influence modern design. When we talk about Greek fonts today, we’re usually referring to one of three categories: Authentic Greek Fonts: These feature actual Greek letters (alpha, beta, gamma, etc.) and are perfect for academic work, religious texts, or when you need to type in modern Greek. Greek-Inspired Latin Fonts: These use regular Latin letters but incorporate design elements reminiscent of ancient Greek inscriptions – think carved stone aesthetics and classical proportions. Decorative Greek-Style Fonts: These might include Greek-looking ornaments or simply evoke the Mediterranean aesthetic without being linguistically accurate. What Makes Greek Fonts So Compelling? There’s something undeniably powerful about Greek typography. Maybe it’s the connection to ancient wisdom, or perhaps it’s the visual weight these fonts carry. Here’s what gives Greek fonts their distinctive appeal: Historical Gravitas: Greek fonts automatically lend credibility and sophistication to any design. There’s an immediate association with scholarship, philosophy, and timeless knowledge. Architectural Inspiration: Many Greek fonts echo the proportions found in classical architecture – think Parthenon columns translated into letterforms. Carved Stone Aesthetics: The best Greek fonts often mimic the look of text carved into marble or stone, complete with subtle imperfections that add character. Mathematical Precision: Greek letters are fundamental to mathematics and science, so Greek fonts often embody that precise, systematic quality. Perfect Uses for Greek Fonts Greek fonts aren’t just for ancient history textbooks. Here are some fantastic applications I’ve seen work brilliantly: Academic and Educational Design: Perfect for university materials, scholarly publications, philosophy courses, or any content dealing with classical studies. Restaurant and Food Branding: Especially effective for Greek restaurants, Mediterranean cuisine, or any establishment wanting to evoke that authentic Hellenic atmosphere. Luxury and High-End Branding: The sophistication of Greek fonts works wonderfully for upscale brands, particularly those wanting to convey heritage and tradition. Architectural and Construction: Given the connection to classical architecture, these fonts work well for architectural firms or construction companies specializing in traditional styles. Wellness and Philosophy Brands: Perfect for yoga studios, meditation apps, or any brand focused on ancient wisdom and mindfulness. How to Choose the Right Greek Font Selecting the perfect Greek font depends on several key factors: Authenticity Needs: Do you need actual Greek characters, or are you after the aesthetic? This determines whether you need a genuine Greek typeface or a Greek-inspired design. Context and Audience: Academic audiences might appreciate historically accurate fonts, while restaurant patrons might respond better to stylized versions that simply look “Greek.” Readability Requirements: Some ornate Greek fonts are gorgeous but challenging to read at small sizes. Consider where your text will appear. Cultural Sensitivity: If you’re using Greek fonts for commercial purposes, especially in food or tourism, ensure you’re representing Greek culture respectfully and accurately. Greek Font Alternatives and Pairings Sometimes a full Greek font might be overkill for your project. Here are some alternatives that can give you that Mediterranean feel: Classical Serif Fonts: Fonts like Trajan or Optima capture classical proportions without being specifically Greek. Carved/Engraved Fonts: Look for fonts that mimic stone carving – they often evoke ancient Greek inscriptions. Architectural-Inspired Fonts: Fonts based on architectural lettering can give you that classical feel. When pairing Greek fonts with other typefaces, stick to simple, clean fonts that won’t compete. A classic sans-serif or traditional serif often works beautifully as a supporting font. Cultural Considerations and Best Practices Using Greek fonts comes with responsibility. Here are some guidelines to keep in mind: Respect the Source: Greek culture and language have deep significance. Avoid using Greek fonts in ways that might be considered appropriation or misrepresentation. Accuracy Matters: If you’re using authentic Greek fonts, ensure your Greek text is correct. Gibberish Greek can be offensive to native speakers. Context is Key: Greek fonts work best when there’s a genuine connection to Greek culture, classical themes, or Mediterranean concepts. Quality Over Gimmick: Use Greek fonts to enhance your message, not as a novelty. The goal should always be effective communication. Common Greek Font Questions Answered Can I type actual Greek with these fonts? Only with authentic Greek fonts that include the complete Greek character set. Many “Greek-style” fonts only feature Latin letters designed to look Greek. What’s the difference between ancient and modern Greek fonts? Ancient Greek fonts often feature more angular, carved-stone aesthetics, while modern Greek fonts are optimized for contemporary readability and digital use. Are Greek fonts free to use commercially? It depends on the specific font and its license. Many are free for personal use but require licensing for commercial projects. Always check the license before using. What’s the best Greek font for beginners? Start with something readable and versatile. Look for fonts that balance authenticity with modern usability. Conclusion: Embracing the Timeless Appeal of Greek Typography Greek fonts offer a unique opportunity to connect our modern designs with ancient wisdom and classical beauty. Whether you’re seeking authentic Greek characters for academic work or simply want to capture that Mediterranean aesthetic, there’s a Greek font perfect for your project. Remember, the best Greek font is one that serves your design goals while respecting the rich cultural heritage these letterforms represent. Take time to understand the history behind the typography, choose fonts that align with your project’s needs, and always prioritize quality and authenticity over flashy gimmicks. As you explore the wonderful world of Greek fonts, you’ll discover that these aren’t just letterforms – they’re links to a civilization that gave us democracy, philosophy, and so much of our mathematical and scientific foundation. Use them wisely, and they’ll add depth, sophistication, and timeless appeal to any design. Which Greek font speaks to you? Whether you’re channeling ancient philosophy or modern Mediterranean style, there’s something magical about typography that carries thousands of years of human wisdom. Start experimenting with these fonts, and let the classics inspire your next great design! Jack Nolan Jack Nolan is a freelance graphic designer with over 10 years of experience helping brands stand out through bold, impactful design. Specializing in logo design, visual identity, and digital illustrations, Jack has worked with startups, small businesses, and global clients to bring creative ideas to life. His passion for clean, timeless design is matched only by his commitment to understanding client needs and delivering work that exceeds expectations. When he's not designing, Jack enjoys hiking, experimenting with photography, and exploring the latest trends in design. How Fonts Influence Tone and Clarity in Animated VideosAudiences interact differently with messages based on which fonts designers choose to use within a text presentation. Fonts shape how...15 Indian Fonts That Capture the Beauty of IndiaIndian typography tells stories through shapes—curves that dance, lines that flow with centuries of cultural meaning. 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Located on one of Copenhagen’s most prestigious streets and surrounded by a multitude of shops and restaurants, this Indre Bay historic apartment is designed for those who want to experience European glamour at its best. Step inside the private entrance to discover high ceilings, picture moldings, a glistening crystal chandelier, and a dining room that can host a 10-person dinner party. Although this feels like a step back in time, don’t worry—the historic design doesn’t extend to the amenities. High-end appliances, spa-like bathrooms, large closets, and luxurious bedding offers the modern comforts all travelers desire. From $1,382 per night.BOOK NOWHistoric Home in Indre BayPerks: Fireplaces, washer, crib and pack-and-playLive like a lord or lady, at least temporarily, in this 1757 home that was built for nobility and aristocrats. Connected to the Yellow Palace (yes, you read that right, palace), the apartment, which showcases intricate moldings and arched oversize windows, has served as a home to two kings. Fittingly, walls and furnishings in jewel tones can be found throughout. It’s an easy walk to the city center, but a fireplace, oversize velvet furniture, and king-size beds (no pun intended) dressed in luxury linens will make it difficult to leave your own personal castle. From $918 per night.BOOK NOWLuxurious and Cozy Apartment in FrederiksbergPerks: Fireplace, balcony, pets allowedWith its picture moldings, built-ins throughout, and fireplace, this Frederiksberg apartment oozes historic charm while its white color palette and sun-bathed interiors ensure that it still feels fresh. Start your day enjoying coffee on the bedroom’s charmingly furnished balcony. If at the end of the day, you’re too tired for dinner at one of the many surrounding restaurants, prepare a meal in the classic white kitchen and enjoy it in the elegant dining room. Then, retire to the spacious living room to sip a digestif on one of the large couches. From $1,336 per night.BOOK NOWMagical Fairytale PenthousePerks: Balcony, courtyard, washer and drierEmbrace your inner Rapunzel in this 1847 penthouse with expansive views of the city’s rooftops and iconic towers. Vintage-inspired wallpaper, a mix of antique and modern furnishings, and historic art set a layered, eclectic vibe. Bring home some local produce from the nearby farmer’s market to make a meal in the well-appointed kitchen, which opens to the living room. The only challenge you’ll face during your stay is deciding between the first bedroom with its original atelier windows or the second that hosts a comfy reading nook and access to the private balcony. From $713 per night.BOOK NOWSpacious Elegant Space in Indre BayPerks: Shared courtyard, washer and dryer,While this large, sun-filled flat was recently renovated, it still maintains the original charm from when it was built in 1700. A stylish, muted palette (all white save for soft-green kitchen cupboards) allows the ceiling moldings, natural floors, and built-in cabinetry and shelves to shine. Within walking distance to many fashionable shops, popular restaurants, and public transportation, as well as Tivoli Gardens, you won’t have to go far to enjoy the city. Want to socialize a bit closer to home? Head to the shared courtyard to meet a mix of local residents and other tourists. From $503 per night.BOOK NOWCozy Atmosphere in AmagerbroPerks: Quiet location, washer and dryer, shared backyardLooking for a flat that feels somehow minimalist and vibrant at the same time? This one is for you. Contemporary white kitchen cabinetry with butcher-block countertops balance sleek style with warm vibes while the exposed brick in the bedroom adds another hint of coziness. Textiles and artwork infuse the space with pops of color, making for a playful setting that both adults and kids will enjoy. For those who want easy access to the city center but prefer to avoid crowds, the location is a bike ride to the heart of the city, while the home itself is located in a quiet neighborhood for resting up. From $178 per night.BOOK NOW

Until recently, the all-white bedding aesthetic has dominated the bedroom-scape. We’ve forgotten that the best colorful bedding sets bring a sense of personality to our sanctuary. A terra-cotta set can make a room feel distinctly Mediterranean, you can see the Scandinavian influence in a bold stripe, and a pastel bedding set creates a sense of calm and comfort for cuddling up. There’s a lot of interior design potential to unlock in a set of colored sheets, and we consider them one of the small mood-boosting luxuries for a bedroom.From a bold-and-bright plaid duvet to sunny yellow sheets, we’ve selected our favorite picks to brighten up your space and help you part ways with a less than dreamy color palette. Below, find splashy sets from tried-and-true bedding brands and our tips on how to style them.Our Top Picks for the Best Colorful Bedding:Best Mediterranean Style: Quince Bamboo Sheet Set, $130For a Coastal Bedroom: Frette Color Block Duvet Cover, $1,000A Bold and Breathable Sheet Set: Bamboo Bay Sheet Set, $110Best Y2K Style: GreenRow Sloan Patchwork Quilt, $459For an Antique-Inspired Space: Piglet Mix & Match Linen Bundle, $523Nashia BakerNashia BakerQuince Bamboo Sheet SetWe rated these bamboo sheets “best overall” for their breathability and durability. ”This set feels smooth and cool to the touch but still cozy enough to bundle up with during the winter months,” senior commerce editor Nashia Baker adds. She has these sheets in a terra-cotta orange, which brings “desert tones and earthiness” to her room, creating a sense of serenity and openness in her space.Frette Colour Block Sheet SetThese luxurious sheets are made from 100% solid cotton sateen in Italy, and they boast a color palette that feels distinctly Mediterranean. The color-blocking offers a reprieve from any color story that’s too overbearing, and the dusky blue and deep coral make it perfect for a luxurious beach bedroom.Bamboo Bay Sheet SetOur eyes are really on the sage variety here, whose soft, friendly colorway feels bright and comforting. A couple rattan nightstands and you have a coastal bedroom, or a few white end tables and it works within the framework of farmhouse design. What’s more, contributor Jordan Goldberg has these high-quality Amazon sheets in her bedroom and says they boast “the perfect thickness while still being airy and breathable to keep you cool while sleeping.”GreenRow Sloan Patchwork QuiltThis quilt is a bit of a Y2K throwback with bold pinks, oranges, and gold thread woven very subtly into the texture. This feels—if not suitable for a kid’s room—like a great way to liven up your bedroom, especially if you lean toward fun, flashy pieces, or there’s simply not enough of Lizzie McGuire’s vibe going on.Bed Threads 100% French Flax Linen Bedding SetThis 100% French Flax Linen set in a pinky shade of lavender looks old-world and French country, making it a perfect pick for a more antique-style bedroom. Senior digital design editor Zoë Sessums says, “A friend of mine has a range of sunset hues on his bed and frankly, I’m jealous (though it’s hard to go wrong with white linen sheets). I found these to be sturdy, beautiful, and perfect for temperature control.”Photo: Yelena Moroz AlpertPiglet Mix & Match Linen BundlePiglet has more options for interchangeable, mix-and-match bed covers than anyone else on this list. Made from 100% linen, these sheets are as soft after a wash as they are aesthetic. If you’re a fan of cottagecore or vintage vibes, the endless gingham and maxi stripe prints will work wonderfully with your already-established bedroom decor.Brooklinen x Caroline Z. Hurley Classic Percale Core Sheet SetThis brand-new release from Brooklinen makes an impact without sucking the air out of the room. Commerce writer Julia Harrison pairs this set with a white duvet cover for a more muted approach to colorful bedding. She also opted for the taupe shade, but it also comes in coral and sky, should you be interested in a bright, bold bedding moment. As for the quality, Harrison attests, “the cool, clean feel of the percale puts me to sleep right away.”Linoto Linen Sheet SetThis deep burgundy linen set is such a rich color, it’s transfixing. We’d pair this with a small Renaissance-like painting overhead, a white iron bed, and a few dark wood end tables, piled high with books for a studious European look.Ellison Studios Lull BedFor the more modern sleeper, try this upholstered and ’70s-inspired bed from Australian-based design company Ellison Studios. The velvety apricot material is made from 100% GRS-certified recycled plastic bottles, and it brings an unmistakable sunniness to your space. Pair this with bright sheets for full maximalism, or keep things simple with white bedding and a few throw pillows with some personality.Schoolhouse Woven Plaid Duvet CoverSchoolhouse calls this print “reminiscent of a summer camp in the Catskills,” which we’ll lift because we like to imagine we lived that too. It does seem like a print and weight completely suitable for a summer night’s camping trip, with or without a tent, under the stars, in a truck bed, or as a picnic blanket for watching fireworks: the quintessential summer linen.Photo: Lauren ArzbaecherBuffy Cloud ComforterWe’ve raved many a time about Buffy’s Cloud Comforter, but a lesser known feature is the 11 colorways it comes in. If you’re firmly in the duvet-covers-be-damned camp, this duvet insert delivers on color and comfort without any of that corner tie nonsense. The porcelain blue is especially tempting.Parchute Matelasse CoverletFor ultraminimalists, this simple coverlet from Parachute imitates the look of a quilt without the fill, delivers on the work of a good throw blanket, and makes for a perfect year-round bed linen on account of its weight. Use this on top of a flat sheet for your spring and summer setup, and throw it on top of your duvet for fall and winter. The moss brings a splash of color that maintains a sophisticated and minimalist quality, while keeping a space from becoming whitewashed.Ettitude CleanBamboo Pillowcase SetButter yellow is here to stay, and we don’t mind that. This yellow pastel makes for an understated decor moment that still shows design muscle, and it works surprisingly well as a neutral—pair it white, blue, brown, green, even the right shade of purple, and you have something that speaks volumes about your ability to throw a (bed)room together. What’s even more delicious? This particular set is made from 100% bamboo lyocell, and it’s Oeko-Tex-certified.Brooklinen Washed European Duvet SetA total coastal classic, this linen duvet set in striped blue is the ultimate East Coast beach house bedding. Made from 100% Certified European Flax, this set is durable, breathable, and super soft. Contributor Madeleine Luckel can verify: “When I got these I thought white linen sheets year-round might be a slightly bold move, since I don’t live my life on a Greek island, but the nature of the fiber is versatile and temperature-regulating.”

TNW Backstage is going Double Dutch this week — in more ways than one. In the second episode of our new podcast, which goes behind the scenes of TNW Conference and the tech shaping our world, we’re joined by two special guests. Both of them are based in — you guessed it — the Netherlands. Together, they brew a distinctively orange blend of tech and humour, which has become a TNW trademark. One of them is content creator Derek Mitchell, the mind behind comedy brand Let’s Double Dutch. Mitchell’s viral videos exploring culture and identity in the Netherlands have earned global acclaim. His wildly popular sketches have now racked up over 250 million views. In TNW Backstage, we revisit his appearance at last year’s conference. During the talk, Mitchell reveals how he found his voice online — and how you can too.The 💜 of EU techThe latest rumblings from the EU tech scene, a story from our wise ol' founder Boris, and some questionable AI art. It's free, every week, in your inbox. Sign up now! Now, you may be wondering why a comedian was appearing at a tech conference. Well, there’s no one better to explain than this week’s second guest: Boris, the co-founder of TNW. Boris drops by TNW Towers to explain how humour fuels startup ideas — and lightens the load of tech work. He also looks back at memorable moments from TNW Conference. Among his favourites are a risky rib at Amazon’s CTO, wakeboarding through Amsterdam canals, and, um, cow poop bingo. (It’s another Dutch thing, apparently.) Our terrifically talented head of content, Oliviana Bailey, then gives a sneak peek at the fun and games at this year’s events. It’s a distinct break from the debut episode of the podcast, which explored the evolving data security landscape — and Meta’s controversial “pay or consent” model — with Ron de Jesus, the world’s first Field Chief Privacy Officer. But the contrast encapsulates the two sides of TNW Conference: serious business and festival vibes. You can check out both episodes of the podcast here. To celebrate its launch, we’re also offering an exclusive discount on tickets for TNW Conference, which takes place on June 19 and 20. You’ll find the offer hidden in each episode of TNW Backstage. Thanks for reading — and now, for listening too. Story by Thomas Macaulay Managing editor Thomas is the managing editor of TNW. He leads our coverage of European tech and oversees our talented team of writers. Away from work, he e (show all) Thomas is the managing editor of TNW. He leads our coverage of European tech and oversees our talented team of writers. Away from work, he enjoys playing chess (badly) and the guitar (even worse). Get the TNW newsletter Get the most important tech news in your inbox each week. Also tagged with