A small matter

Increasing the sense of space in rooms that are small in stature is a design issue everyone wants to solve – we spoke to a few of our favourite interiors people to find out their solutions

CALM & CURATED

The owners of antiques business Anton & K were perfectly placed to bestow a serene mews house with stunning artisanal pieces

A PLACE OF ONE'S OWN

In a quiet corner of upstate New York, interior designer Markham Roberts called upon his consummate creative vision to turn an old carriage house into a dreamy bolthole

CHARACTER STUDY

Under interior designer Kate Guinness’ guidance, a London apartment received a helping of colour, pattern and personality

Decorative purposes

It’s where we enjoy the comforts of home, so our living rooms should embrace the bold and the beautiful

EN - SUITE ELEGANCE

TURN YOUR ADJOINING BATHROOM INTO A STYLE-LED SANCTUARY REMINISCENT OF THE FINEST HOTEL SUITE

IN THE GALLEY

NAMED AFTER THE SPACE-EFFICIENT SHIP’S KITCHEN, THIS POPULAR LINEAR LAYOUT IS DESIGNED TO WORK WITH ERGONOMIC EASE

Ochre & green

Embrace tactile velvets, natural textures and pleasing patterns in this season’s most warming of colour palettes

Stripes renaissance

Never really out of fashion, the classic stripe is having a particular moment right now and it’s less about the country ticking look and more about adding personality

THE SIMPLEST OF PLEASURES

James Watts embraced slow design and pared-back beauty in the transformation of his bucolic cottage in New South Wales

AHEAD OF THE CURVE

Interior design practice Salvesen Graham and Flower Michelin Architects worked together to elevate this home into something rather special

A Feast For The Senses

Tis the season for an abundance of foliage and fragrance indoors – these experts do it with panache

MAKING A MARK

Henriette von Stockhausen was brought in to infuse this 18th-century former rectory with a look that is both classic and charmingly carefree

BOLD MOVES

BE BRAVE WITH FLOORING CHOICES FOR A BATHROOM THAT’S EYE-CATCHING AND UNFORGETTABLE

DECORATIVE HALLWAYS

COLOUR, PATTERN, FURNITURE, LIGHTING AND ART... THE FOLLOWING SENSATIONAL SPACES USE ALL OF THESE TOOLS TO CREATE PERSONALITY AND DEPTH

Great British brunching

Indulge in a glorious breakfast with chef Sally Clarke, whose latest book First Put On Your Apron is the perfect kitchen go-to

STEEPED IN HISTORY

Some of our very favourite shops are also in buildings with great stories. Here, with the help of writer Emma J Page, we share some of the top tales

PURE & SIMPLE

BEAUTIFUL MATERIALS, NATURAL FINISHES AND PARED-BACK DESIGN – WE CONSIDER WHAT HAPPENS WHEN STYLE TAKES A CLEAN AND CALM TURN

WHAT'S NEW IN GARDEN DESIGN?

DRAWING ON THIS YEAR’S WINNERS OF THE SOCIETY OF GARDEN DESIGNERS AWARDS, WE SHOWCASE OUR PREDICTIONS FOR OUTDOOR SPACES IN 2022

CREATE YOUR OWN MARBLED WRAPPING PAPER AND GIFT TAGS

Compton Marbling has been making hand-marbled paper and related products since the 1970s. Marbling supplies such as carrageenan powder and alum are also available.

DINE IN STYLE

WE SHOW YOU HOW TO SET A WELCOMING SCENE FOR EVERY OCCASION, FROM INFORMAL FAMILY MEALS TO LAVISH ENTERTAINING

MERRY, JOYFUL & LIGHT

The Georgian townhouse owned and restored by interior designer Laura Butler-Madden is the perfect setting for a sparkling Christmas

COME IN FROM THE COLD

Design studio Dunning & Everard helped two poets turn their home on the windswept Yorkshire moors into something quite magical

BEAUTIFUL SOUTH

There’s a wonderful sense of style and relaxed elegance in this hilltop home in Alabama – all courtesy of designer Sean Anderson

COLOUR OF THE MONTH

VIBRANT AND IMPACTFUL, EMERALD GREEN IS A JOYOUS HUE THAT CAN DELIVER DIFFERENT LOOKS – THINK UPBEAT AND MODERN AND EVEN CLASSIC AND REGAL. HERE, INTERIORS INSIDERS REVEAL WHY THEY ARE EMBRACING THIS JEWEL TONE

RISING TO THE OCCASION

In this Aspen chalet, designer Sandra Nunnerley has honoured its surroundings while still imbuing it with a sophistication that is masterful

SPREADING THE JOY

The home of Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler’s Lucy Hammond Giles is full of unexpected delights

THE SUSTAINABLE HOME

EVERY ISSUE OUR EXPERT ON ECO, DESIGNER SEBASTIAN COX, SHARES HIS INSIGHTS – THIS MONTH, HE EXTOLS THE VIRTUES OF FREESTANDING FURNITURE

A taste of Paris

Evoke the aromas and flavours of a classic French patisserie with these mouth-watering recipes by Anne-Katrin Weber

EDWARDIAN RENAISSANCE

Designer Philip Vergeylen has restored this villa with his signature style of dramatic flourishes, opulent antiques and hints of humour