Rooting For Change

The concept of the 'environmentally healthy' garden is something we should all be embracing - and top designers have the intel on how to get it right

courtyard gardens

THESE COMPACT AND CONSTRAINED OUTDOOR PLOTS CAN FEEL LIKE URBAN OASES IF THE RIGHT DESIGN CHOICES ARE MADE

NEXT BIG THING

Our favourite designers pick aname on their radar that ought to be on yours, too. This month: interior designer Hollie Bowden introduces a London-based furniture and lighting studio

global outlook: interiors report

OUR NEW YORK EDITOR KEITH FLANAGAN UNCOVERS THE US LAUNCHES AND DESIGN NEWS MAKING WAVES OVER HERE TOO

colour decoded

There’s nothing subtle about this scheme, says Livingetc’s Amy Moorea Wong – it’s a celebration of the pure joy of colour

Blazing a trail

Perhaps you know her from her incredible ceramic wall mural or her activism either way, Malene Djenaba Barnett is a groundbreaker in the truest sense of the word

sky high

Harnessing natural light is a goal for every home and the sophisticated skylights seen today are using modern tech and design to ace that objective

PLAIN SAILING

This converted boathouse in Copenhagen provides carefree days on the waterfront for its architect owners

MADE TO MEASURE

Inside and out, the bespoke and crafted elements of this Lisbon abode make for a home like no other

ZEST FOR LIFE

With its palette of sunny sorbet shades and space-enhancing design, this Milan apartment is full of good vibes

A CONFIDEN

Assured and bold decorating is found in every corner of this contemporary Los Angeles pad that is the epitome of cool

SPANISH REVIVAL

The design of this restored 1900 Majorcan townhouse cleverly disguises all the mod cons so history prevails

TECHNICOLOUR DREAM

Vivid saturated tones give this elegant San Francisco home an alluring fun side

SEE YOU IN COPENHAGEN

The Danish capital feels like the epicentre of the art and design world

robot vacuums

THIS PIECE OF TECH HAS COME A LONG WAY SINCE CLUNKY EARLY MODELS- PACKED WITH SMART FEATURES FOR AN FASY LIFF

transforming furniture

A DESK THAT TURNS INTO A BED? A CUPBOARD THAT OPENS INTO A TABLE? THIS IS HOW CANNY PIECES CAN PERFECT SMALL-SPACE LIVING

secret ingredient: outdoor projectors

TAKE MOVIE NIGHTS UP A NOTCH BY MOVING THEM OUTSIDE - POPCORN OPTIONAL

CONSIDERING GOING CUSTOM-MADE BUT DON'T KNOW WHERE TO BEGIN? THIS IS THE PLACE TO START

There is something so satisfying about a bespoke piece of furniture that fits perfectly. Tailored to the way you interact with your home, a bespoke piece can also solve the problem of a room with an unusual layout. But in the big wide world of custom furniture, where on earth do you start? We spoke to the experts to find out.

OUT OF TOWNERS

A love affair with London prompted Americans Julia and David to snap up an aunt's mews house when she decided to sell

A LIGHT TOUCH

Cleverly reimagined to let the sun in, this busy family home has also been designed to allow for plenty of peace and calm

NATURAL HISTORY

Once two humble farm buildings, this French villa has evolved into a spectacular home that is no standard rustic retreat

TRAVEL THROUGH TIME

The design of this Milanese apartment celebrates its features from the past while adding in modern pieces - it's a classic look that's future-proof

PERFECTLY COMPOSED

This apartment is like a beautiful symphony balancing style notes that include the modern, the classic, the elegant and the laid-back

RETURN TO SPLENDOUR

Two design stars took on a decaying but equally starry art nouveau-style mansion in Manhattan's West Village and brought it back to life in the most amazing way

wonder wood

Modern veneers are fast becoming a textural moment in design, elevating the best qualities of wood's natural form

smart cooking

THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN BARBECUING AND SMOKING WILL HELP SUMMER SOIREES SIZZLE

gas barbecues

IT'S PEAK GARDEN PARTY SEASON RIGHT NOW AND A GAS GRILL IS A SMART MOVE - HERE'S THE LOWDOWN

keeping cool

FOR A HOME THAT DOESN'T OVERHEAT IN THE SUMMER MONTHS BUT STAYS WARM IN WINTER, THE ANSWER IS IN THE ARCHITECTURE

see the light

A ROOF WINDOW COULD BE THE MAKING OF YOUR NEXT RENOVATION PROJECT AND VELUX® HAS JUST THE TOOL TO HELP YOU GET IT RIGHT

SMALL SPACES, BIG IDEAS bijou gardens

OUTDOOR AREAS ON THE SMALL SIDE CAN FEEL BIG AND BEAUTIFUL TAKE IT FROM THESE EXPERTS