turn up the heat

INTERIOR DESIGNER CLARE GASKIN EXPLAINS HOW TO ADD CHARACTER AND WARMTH ONCE THE MAIN KITCHEN ELEMENTS ARE IN PLACE

SEE YOU IN ΜΙΑΜΙ

Life truly is a beach in Florida's hip haven you get sun, sea and sand plus a very big helping of great art and design

connected tech

THERE'S A NEW SMART HOME STANDARD, BACKED BY BIG BRANDS, THAT WILL MAKE IT EASIER TO CONTROL ALL YOUR TECH IN ONE PLACE

slick shelving

AN EDITED DISPLAY OF OBJETS AND BOOKS IS A BEAUTIFUL SIGHT IN ANY HOME HERE’S HOW TO SQUEEZE MORE STYLE FROM YOUR SHELVES

curved lines

BOLD ORGANIC FORMS ARE MAKING WAVES IN THE ARCHITECTURAL WORLD AS THESE SHAPELY HOMES SHOW

uplifting interiors

IN DEEP MID-WINTER WE ALL COULD USE A PICK-ME-UP IS LIGHT THE WAY? DESIGNERS DEFINITELY THINK SO

bedroom built-ins

SMART ADAPTATIONS TO FITTED FURNITURE MAKE IT POSSIBLE TO PACK MORE INTO COMPACT SLEEP SPACES

light switches

THE HUMBLE ACCESSORY HAS AN IMPORTANT PART TO PLAY IN A CONSIDERED SCHEME

mixed-material stairs

THE FIRST STEP IS THE SLEEKEST AS ARCHITECTS ARE REIMAGINING THE FOOT OF THE STAIRCASE

all in the detail

Peekaboo pattern and fun pops of colour: furniture restorer Jay Blades’ collaboration with G Plan coming this spring is made for a joyful and statement scheme

second time lucky

Redecorating inevitably means pots of old paint piling up put them to work with simple projects that make chic style statements

anatomy of a room

Here, a stunning new take on neutrals plays out with a bold decorating decision at its heart colour expert Ruth Mottershead explains why it works

the power of plaster

Stylist Emily Henson’s new book Create celebrates the relaxing and revitalising abilities bare walls have their beautiful simplicity is a serene sweet spot

HAPPY HOUSE

The founders of artisan textile company A Rum Fellow, which has a cult-following thanks to its use of standout pattern, were always going to have a home filled with uplifting designs that make you feel good

URBAN JUNGLE

Flexible, automated and populated by plants - the perfect pad for 21st-century living is home to an innovative Brazilian architect

GOING DOWNTOWN

This industrial warehouse apartment in Vancouver's hip Gastown neighbourhood is packed with personality

COLOUR BY NUMBERS

A true tour de force, this 1920s abode is spectacular in every sense - from its bold forms to its alluring saturated hues

ON THE WATERFRONT

A move from Sydney to its suburbs allowed style director Kerrie-Ann Jones to realise her dream home - and a dreamy way of life by the beach

LINES OF BEAUTY

Jo leGleud and Scott Maddux of interior design studio Maddux Creative have subtly reworked a city-centre pied-à-terre using elegant colours, opulent materials and pleasing symmetry to bring it back to its glamorous 1920s heyday

BRYAN O'SULLIVAN

The designer tells our editor Pip Rich how to filter a sense of sunlight into rooms that can’t helo but put a smile on your face

TOP OF THE GLASS

The trend for colourful stained glass shows it’s not just for church windows take a cue from these modern interpretations

SOLAR DESIGNERS

These creatives want to make harnessing the sun's power more accessible - and help others to think differently about this free and democratic energy source

REMEMBERED WITH A SMILE

The Campana brothers have always been known for their fantastical furniture designs particularly with Edra. Just before Fernando's sudden death in November, he and Humberto talked to our editor Pip Rich about the importance of surreal style

DESIGN FOR HAPPINESS

We asked four creatives to share their insights into the design choices that can have a positive impact on our wellbeing

shopping columnist: DESIGN RADAR

The pieces catching designer Minnie Kemp’s eye this month

5 everyone's talking about....PORADA

How the pioneer of polished Italian design keeps things fresh

SEE YOU IN AUCKLAND

New Zealand's biggest city is full of design gems - here's how to soak it all up

coffee tech

IF YOU LIVE WITH OR ARE A CAFFEINE FIEND, THE LATEST HOME BREW GADGETS ARE A DREAM COME TRUE

reduce your bills

How would you like to live in a house with no utility bills? Right about now that probably sounds good - especially given how volatile energy prices have become.

cabinet hardware

LIKE ALL GOOD JEWELLERY, THE HANDLES ON FURNITURE CAN ELEVATE THE LOOK SUBSTANTIALLY