Colour of the month

Lilac in all its infinite shades is being embraced by the interiors world - some see it as the new grey and here insiders reveal its beauty and the best way to use it

Back to nature

Dappled sunlight, fragrant flowers, a warm breeze - it's time to refresh our outdoor spaces

IN FULL BLOOM

LEGENDARY TEXTILE DESIGNER TRICIA GUILD'S WORK CELEBRATES THE BEAUTY OF NATURE - HERE SHE LOOKS AT THE COLOUR, SHAPE, AND FORM OF FLOWERS AND HOW THEY GIVE SOUL TO THE SPACES WE LIVE IN

Changing tides

The coastal look has been deconstructed to something altogether more minimalist but with a warmth that is as alluring as the sea

COMING OF AGE

This Edwardian townhouse has matured into something quite beautiful with just the right amount of pattern, colour and bold designs

Modern heritage style

There's a nostalgic mood in interiors now - stylist Selina Lake talks us through rooms that have this timeless look

Table talk

This summer, all the stylish garden parties will be a bounty of colour, pattern and, of course, blooms

Pasta perfection

Discover the taste of Italy with these recipes from the Amalfi Coast

SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL

International interior design duo Paolo Moschino and Philip Vergeylen's Sussex garden is designed to captivate all year round

UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN

The renovation of an unloved Italian villa resulted in a home that is, in every sense, a little piece of paradise

Wonderful whites

Delightful material combinations and striking, standout details reimagine classic cabinetry

The arch

Architecturally inspired curves are of the moment, with soft, rounded lines cropping up everywhere

The wonder of wood

We celebrate the beauty of this warm, natural material and its myriad incarnations

THE MARK OF AN ARTIST

A combination of designer Kate Guinness’ creativity and a collection of striking artwork has made this home exquisitely colourful

Soft greens

From knocked-back olive to smoky sage, for many kitchen designers green is the new neutral

MODERNIST REVIVAL

A 19th-century Manhattan townhouse has been given a sophisticated new identity with fine architectural detailing and bursts of colour

Power patterns

Confident and creative – bathrooms are no longer forgotten spaces but instead can be home to gloriously lively decor

Natural textures

From handmade tiles to exposed timbers, these bathrooms celebrate the beauty of tactility

DEPTH OF CHARACTER

Jake Arnold’s integration of contemporary Californian style and traditional British design has produced a home that delights with its sense of comfort and luxury

A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE

The beauty of this characterful Cotswold cottage is the way it balances nostalgic and modern design references

SIMPLY THE BEST

With its alluring minimalistic architecture and equally striking interiors, this former agricultural barn was a worthy winner of a Homes & Gardens Reader Award

METALLIC SPLASH BACKS

HIGH-SHINE FINISHES ARE CAUSING A STIR IN THE KITCHEN – THINK WONDERFULLY WARM COPPER TO COOL STEEL

RICHLY DESERVED

Under the eye of Dunning & Everard design studio, the opulent original features of this listed house have been restored and enhanced

Colour of the month

A beguiling hue that reminds us of warmer climes, turquoise has the ability to be invigorating and calming – insiders reveal how to use the timeless blue-green to best effect

French country style

Interior designer Sara Silm’s chateau is full of Gallic charm – she talks us through its renovation

Meet the designer

New York-based rising star Corey Damen Jenkins is a mould-breaker who creates joyous interiors

ALL THINGS BEAUTIFUL

Everything about this Melbourne home is inspiring – from the decorative greenery to the natural light and evocative furnishings

Classical studies

Combining ancient refinement with contemporary pieces results in schemes with timeless appeal

Bold in the bedroom

Rich hues, dynamic pattern and lavish layering heighten a sense of cocooning for a sublime sanctuary

A PLACE TO REMEMBER

Set high above the Derwent river in Tasmania, this amazing home is truly one of a kind