WELCOME TO THE GARDEN PARTY

There was little connection between this Victorian villa and the glorious mature grounds that surround it – until the new owners took matters into their own hands

HER DARK MATERIALS

Architect Alison Brooks put bold contrast at the heart of this award-winning project, bringing out the beauty of both halves of the house in the process

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There are clues all over this seriously impressive apartment about what the owner holds most dear. Look at the poise of the beautifully crafted furniture, the balance of the various elements so that nothing dominates, the symmetry of the way things are arranged.

PATTERN RECOGNITION

Price and colour are not the only factors to consider when buying tiles. Shape, material and finish will decide if they’re right for you

THIS life

ROSEMARY BEATON - Colour bursts from the acclaimed artist’s canvases and fills her home and garden in Renfrewshire

JAW DROPPER

CASE STUDY

VIV LEE Ceramicist

MEET THE MAKER

WIN A PAIR OF VIBRANT, SUSTAINABLE AND STYLISH PLANT POTS

COMPETITION: ocean plastic pots

THIS LIFE: ANJA BAAK

Gardening, baking, dressmaking, wild swimming and running a successful Highland charcuterie business: it's all in a day's work for this resourceful Dutchwoman

THE ART OF LIVING

Vintage finds, bold prints and natural materials furnish the sunshine-filled Provence home of Lorraine and Patrick Frey

INTO THE FOLD

A small extension makes a big impact in the Origami House: an insightful lesson in using space mindfully

HEUMAN NATURE

Designer Beata Heuman has transformed this Victorian terrace in London into a distinctive family home bursting with charm and colour

FUR YOU

The very best accessories, toys , and home improvements for your beloved animal companions

FRITZ HANSEN [1877-present] FURNITURE COMPANY

Fuelled by some of the greatest creative minds of the 20th century, this Danish firm remains a powerhouse of the design world

AGA

REVIVING A CLASSIC

CROFT ORIGINAL

This is a modern croft, raising trees rather than livestock or crops, and the newly finished house that sits on the land is just as forward-thinking

COASTAL VOTE

CASE STUDY

BE OUR GUEST

California meets Scotland in interior designer Lisa Guest's expertly layered Georgian townhouse in Stockbridge

BEHIND CLOSED DOORS SEDILIA

The London studio designs and hand-crafts luxurious upholstered furniture with a precise eye for detail and form

A NEW LIFE IN THE COUNTRY

This East Lothian farm steading is starting a fresh chapter, its heritage intact thanks to its visionary owner

LAUREN DAY

HAND-EMBROIDERER / COLOURIST / TEXTILE DESIGNER

PERIOD DRAMA

THIS PARIS HOME SKILFULLY ALLOWS ART DECO, MID-CENTURY MODERN AND ULTRA-CONTEMPORARY STYLES TO THRIVE IN A 17TH-CENTURY SHELL

WHERE THE ART IS

A VICTORIAN HOME IN A LEAFY LONDON BOROUGH IS ENHANCED BY A GALLERY-INSPIRED EXTENSION WITH A SWIRLING STEEL STAIRCASE

WILD AT HEART

NOTHING ABOUT THIS EXUBERANT GARDEN CONFORMS TO TRADITION – AND IT’S ALL THE BETTER FOR IT

THIS LIFE SUSI BELLAMY

The designer’s work is all about dazzling colour paired with innovative pattern, as her home beautifully demonstrates

TOM ADDY FURNITURE-MAKER

Luxury does not have to mean expensive. I think there is a perception that luxury is something that’s always out of reach, or just a bit too expensive to afford. But I think luxury can be affordable, with an emphasis on quality. When talking about objects like furniture rather than consumables or experiences, I feel that longevity is more important than price.

Reading LIST

Revel in the skill of some celebrated makers – and perhaps be inspired to unleash your own creativity

KEEPING A LOW PROFILE

A REFUSAL TO UPSTAGE THE SURROUNDING WILD LANDSCAPE HAS PRODUCED A HOME THAT EMBRACES THE BEAUTY OF UNDERSTATEMENT

Escape: MARINE NORTH BERWICK

THIS REJUVENATED HOTEL ON THE COAST DAZZLES WITH ITS VIEWS, FOOD AND COMFORT

BEHIND CLOSED DOORS NILA

THIS JAIPUR-BASED CENTRE IS DEDICATED TO PRESERVING TRADITIONAL CRAFT TECHNIQUES