RENAISSANCE STORY

Spectacular frescoes were uncovered when the owners of a 17th-century apartment in Mantua embarked on a bold and creative renovation

NAME TO KNOW

Freya Bramble-Carter: having worked with clay since she was a child, this talented ceramicist utilises the many methods she’s learnt along the way to create a range of beautiful pieces

The country files

Textile designer Richard Smith talks gardens, opera and foodie spots in his beloved East Sussex

HOLLYWOOD STAR

The LA home of the founders of Atelier AM has it all – drama, relaxed beauty and, yes, the required pool for lazy days in the sun

CHARM IN ABUNDANCE

Designer Jeremy Allen’s majestic garden reflects his passion for bold structure reinforced by select mass and repeat plantings

A SENSE OF CALM

RESTRAINED MATERIALS AND A MUTED COLOUR PALETTE ENSURE THIS GARDEN IN THE HOLLYWOOD HILLS IS A WELCOME RETREAT FROM THE BUSTLE OF LOS ANGELES

THE ART OF INTERIOR DESIGN

IN THE LATEST IN OUR SERIES, DESIGNER KELLY WEARSTLER IMPARTS ADVICE ON USING NEUTRALS, PLAYING WITH SCALE AND MAKING THE MOST OF VINTAGE FINDS

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Designer Florence Saumarez – who is using traditional techniques to breathe new life into the endangered craft of marbling and specialises in handmade papers and products at her Bath-based design firm Inq

FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD

Surrounded by sun-dappled orchards, this idyllic farmhouse celebrates nature both indoors and out

HARMONIOUS HUES

Choosing complementary colour combinations is an art form that is explained perfectly here – along with the latest pairings

COLOUR OF THE MONTH

Rich and nuanced, an earthy pink has a depth that lends sophistication to a scheme. A versatile hue, it can veer into burgundy or brighten into a deep coral. Here, those in the know show you how to use it

WILD AT HEART

Actress Isabella Rossellini and architect Pietro Cicognani have created a highly original rural home that ignores convention

GROWING YOUR OWN

KEEN TO DIG IN? PLANT EXPERTS GIVE ADVICE ON CULTIVATING VEG, LEGUMES AND ROOTS, WHETHER IN A POTAGER OR POTS ON THE PATIO

CREATIVE CABINETRY

FROM SINGLE DRESSERS TO A FULLY UNFITTED BESPOKE DESIGN, FLEXIBLE STAND-ALONE UNITS ARE THE LATEST STORY IN KITCHENS

ART & SOUL

This Georgian townhouse by the Regent’s Canal in London has been remodelled to meet its owners’ request for a sleek gallery-like entrance level that is balanced with more organic spaces

ELEGANCE REDEFINED

Giancarlo Valle’s reinvention of this coastal mansion is a masterclass in marrying high tastes with a relaxed beach lifestyle

CHASING THE HORIZON

Fully blurring the lines between inside and out, this home is the work of architect Richard Archer and landscape designer Anthony Wyer

FRESH & FRAGRANT

HERBS BRING COOKING TO LIFE THROUGH THEIR FLAVOUR, AROMA AND VERSATILITY – MARK DIACONO’S NEW BOOK EXPLORES ALL THEY HAVE TO OFFER

ARTS & CRAFTS

A passion for handmade pieces and colourful artwork informed the renovation of this house

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Graphic artist Adam Ellis

POISED SIMPLICITY

Shareen Joel’s Melbourne home is an excellent example of understated interiors done masterfully

AT ONE WITH NATURE

With its breathtaking panorama and a wealth of timber finishes, Fran Derham and Michael Robertson’s retreat is the epitome of rustic chic

AMERICAN DREAM

Steeped in history, this Connecticut garden is a relaxing weekend retreat for New York-based interior designer Alexandra Champalimaud and her financier husband Bruce Schnitzer

ANOTHER COUNTRY

The home and studio of architect Annabelle Tugby is a modern spin on English rustic style and champions simple, sustainable design

All Things Bright

Gorgeous colours, pretty patterns and an eclectic sourcebook of makers contribute to the charm of interior designer Kate Guinness’ family home.

MOVERS & SHAKERS

We visit three much-loved small retailers to celebrate the joyful designs they create and gather for the festive season

Russell Pinch MY LIFE IN TEN...

THE CELEBRATED FURNITURE DESIGNER SHARES SOME OF THE THINGS HE LOVES

DREAM DESTINATIONS

The places those in the know will be booking for 2021 (dust off those passports now)

THE SUSTAINABLE HOME

Designer Sebastian Cox charts the renovation of his home, one inspiring and innovatively eco-friendly idea at a time

ONE TO WATCH

From exhibiting at Collect 2020 to making bespoke creations for private clients, sculptor Zeinab Harding is certainly someone on our radar