A love letter to...

Nina Campbell explains why New England's Maine exerts a permanent pull on her heartstrings

A great escape

The iconic Gleneagles hotel marks its 100th anniversary this year

A PIECE OF PARADISE

This classic English garden in the Sussex countryside was a true labour of love, resulting in a place where there are stunning spaces - and vistas - at every turn

NATURAL ATTRACTION

A garden that invites wildlife in is rich in so many ways, as these diverse spaces illustrate

WILD PROSPECTS

Lulu Urquhart of Urquhart & Hunt takes a deep dive into the importance of our waterways as well as the work of nature's eco-engineer: the beaver

LIFE IN COLOUR

Around 30 years old, this country home used to be described as a white box - now it's a joyful place with fresh hues and uplifting pattern.

CALMING INFLUENCE

With its peaceful palette and carefully curated collection of antiques and modernist pieces, this handsome farmhouse is a balm for the soul

THE JOY OF...A rural idyll

This month, our columnist Joy Moyler extols the virtues of living - and working - in the countryside

Gather round

Dining spaces these days have many functions, but it is still important to make them beautiful for when they are playing host

Floral arrangement

Interior designer Sarah Vanrenen shares her wisdom on using floral fabrics and wallpapers

Unearthing beauty

Clay's role in the fine art world is expanding we have advice on collecting and reveal six studio ceramicists to know

DESIGN COMES TO LIFE

The WOW!house event will open its doors on 4 June - we hear from the designers behind three of the spaces

MOVERS & SHAKERS

A love for leather and its many possibilities is the creative catalyst for this Norfolk-based maker

A love letter to...

Cookery writer Skye McAlpine explains why Venice serves up a daily slice of la dolce vita

A great escape

The whimsical La Fantaisie hotel in Paris is a restful retreat from the city's hubbub

MERRY & BRIGHT

This Edwardian home feels joyful all year round and it is all down to the bold colours, pretty patterns and delightful decorative details

A WINTER'S TALE

Surrounded by snow-covered mountains, this chic chalet is designed to keep the cold at bay and everyone inside warm and cosy

ALL IS CALM

Christmas is a relaxed affair in this New England home, which is a study in laid-back elegance

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

The home of Designers Guild's Amanda Back is spectacular at Christmas with festive flourishes enhancing the beauty of the former vicarage

DESIGN IDEAS - Fine dining

Dining areas should have a special ambience, whether for cosy lunches or elegant dinner parties

DESIGN RULES - Social spaces

Martin Hulbert and Jay Grierson of Martin Hulbert Design on inviting rooms for entertaining

THE JOY OF ENTERTAINING

For H&G columnist Joy Moyler, this is the most wonderful time of the year - she tells us how she celebrates and hosts

WILD PROSPECTS

Adam Hunt of Urquhart & Hunt discusses how to create nature-friendly garden where wildlife can thrive

MOVERS & SHAKERS

The multidisciplinary maker whose works reflect a love of rolling, wintry landscapes

A little bit country

The thoroughly modern rustic-luxe look HAM interiors has brought to this London mews house gives a nod to the American West

WILD PROSPECTS

Urquhart & Hunt discuss how best to prepare gardens for hotter summers and droughts

Good for the soul

The veg-centric recipes in Ravinder Bhogal's new book are pure joy and feed all the senses

ANCIENT & MODERN

Sas Built twenty years ago, this beguiling villa has a sense of history that comes from pieces dating back as far as the 13th century

SUNSHINE STATE OF MIND

The light that shines on this coastal villa enhances its airy and elegant interiors, making it a home that is both uplifting and relaxed

A NATURAL WONDER

Two creatives were able to show their flair for curating vintage finds, art and their own designs in this marvellous Mallorcan apartment