In this issue

EVERYONE’S TALKING ABOUT Paper blooms that rival the real thing, the prettiest reed bags and the latest drink to tempt the teetotaller.

LIFE.STYLE.ETC Alex Head,founder of catering company Social Pantry, talks testing times, favourite recipes and inspiring people.

VICTORIAN TERRACE Babies and building work don’t necessarily mix, but interior designer Rebecca Wakefield decided it was worth the risk in pursuit of her forever home..

How To Sell Your Home In 2020

The digital age – and the recent pandemic – have changed the property market beyond recognition. So making your house stand out is more important than ever

5 mins

Another Country

Swapping urban Los Angeles for the Michigan countryside meant that designer Sarah Sherman Samuel could create her perfect family home surrounded by nature

5 mins

Ibiza chic

Miriam Alía’s bold design for this upbeat island retreat channels pop art and mid-century Palm Springs style

4 mins

Height of style

Euan and Deian’s sophisticated apartment went from one-level to two and is now the spacious home of their dreams

4 mins

Urban Sanctuary

Interior designer Rebecca Wakefield’s London terrace proves it is possible to create an oasis when you’re living with two under two

4 mins

Miracle Mews

In her Victorian coach house, interior designer Paula Barnes took upcycling to a whole new level. The result? Wondrous

4 mins

Meet the decorative makers

THREE EMERGING CREATIVES MAKING WAVES IN THE INTERIORS ART WORLD REVEAL WHAT INSPIRES THEIR WORK

4 mins

LOOKBOOK: Step up your floor game with these dazzling ideas

Special effectAs impressive as dynamic stone laying patterns can look, they can be pricey. Instead, try painting one on. Interior designer Beata Heuman believes it has the same striking overall impression but the fact that it’s just paint ensures that the finished look feels relaxed. The best method for achieving this involves mapping out the pattern using string and charcoal on a pre-primed floor. Three base colours are then painted one at a time and the veining is added last.

4 mins

Walk this way for tips on choosing and fitting a new floor

PLANNING

2 mins

Hotel Hot List

THE CHIC RETREATS GOING STRAIGHT ONTO OUR WISH LIST

3 mins

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Your life made easier - every day. Livingetc, Britain's best-selling modern homes magazine, is the premium glossy magazine for the design-conscious homeowner. Smart and stylish, it's the only homes title successfully to bridge the gap between fashion and interiors.