CREATE A BOUTIQUE HOTEL BEDROOM

Give your bedroom a sophisticated, curated facelift with expert insight from Ottalie Stride and Camilla Clarke, creative directors of design firm, Albion Nord

FIVE FOUNDATIONS OF OUTDOOR ROOMS

Make the most of your garden during the summer months by creating a relaxing space to gather outside

WORTH THE WAIT

Becky Eades poured her heart and soul into this former blacksmith's cottage, turning it into a bright, pretty home for her family

MODERN RUSTIC

Michaela Shoebridge and her husband Lee have updated their dated 1980s bungalow to create a calm, relaxed home in the heart of Yorkshire

TUDOR CHARM

Crooked ceilings and wonky floors, not to mention original wooden beams and iron-studded doors, are all part of the appeal of Jo and David Cox's 16th-century farmhouse

FAMILY VALUES

Marian and Alan Kendall inherited this 16th-century farmhouse and are now telling their own story within its restored walls

PAULA SUTTON: The joyful home

Our style columnist shares her secrets to welcoming house guests so that they feel at home

DESIGNER OF THE MONTH: Cinny Aumonier

Creating her own collection of wallpaper and fabrics has been a life-long ambition for this talented interior designer

A day in the country

The Repair Shop presenter does press-ups, plays jazz and sips a cocktail at home in Shropshire

THROWING SHADE

Find some cool in a sunny July garden with these ideas from Rosie Fyles of Chiswick House and Garden

PURE BLISS

Cloud like wisps and ethereal drifts - the delicate beauty and simplicity of white flowers will create a serene setting in your garden

Pick & mix

A hearty salad, crunchy crostini and indulgent cheesecake bars make the perfect alfresco feast - set them out and let everyone help themselves

Find serenity step by step

What if you could amplify the benefits of a stroll in nature with meditations that turn a simple walk into a journey for mind and spirit? Author Danielle North explains more

'My everlasting flower displays are magical and ethereal'

Floral artist and founder of Botanical Tales, Bex Partridge

Sizzling summer

Create the perfect conditions for alfresco entertaining with these practical and elegant designs for outdoor kitchens

NO PRESSURE

Put down the pressure washer and give decking and patio a summer wash and brush-up without damaging the surfaces of natural timber and stone

QUICK-FIX REFRESH

A flick of paint and a flash of colour - spend an hour or two to create these in the moment makeovers for your space

UPDATE YOUR COOK SPACE

Clever ideas for revitalising your kitchen, without breaking the bank

DEFINING YOUR PALETTE

Super-stylist Ali Heath has a new book out, sharing her design tips. Here, she tells us the secrets to choosing colour for your home

A CINEMA ROOM

Create your very own 'popcorn palace' the perfect space to watch the latest blockbusters with family and friends

RUSTIC REINVENTION

Faced with a lacklustre barn conversion, Marisa Lumley-Holmes maximised its good bones and rustic finishes to transform it into a unique modern home that's bursting with style and inspiration

A STYLE FOR ALL SEASONS

Abbi Brown, creator of online emporium The Interiors Yard, has restored a run-down property into a characterful family home full of foraged finds and rustic charm

MID SUMMER DREAM

Bringing together their love of mending, making and salvaging, Chris and Neil Myers have injected warmth and character into their Edwardian country home

HAPPY PLACE

It took time and patience before Natasha Miller was able to transform her family home into the tranquil retreat she had longed for, with a gentle scheme and sensitive improvements

The joyful home

Our columnist packs a picnic and paraphernalia in her vintage car, ready for a grand day out

TULIP FEVER

Celebrate the riotous colour and variety of this flamboyant bulb by planting them in pots and placing them where you can enjoy them best

THE SCENTED GARDEN

The design of your garden can enhance the aroma of the perfumed plants within it. Here's how to make the fragrance linger for longer, for an immersive scented escape.

Outdoor showers

Give your garden a holiday feel, or get your daily dose of cold water therapy, with an outdoor shower

SOAK UP THE COLOUR!

Pour on the paint, add flow with tiles, and wash your walls with paper and pattern. It's time to get bright and beautiful in the bathroom

SECRETS OF A LUSH BATHROOM

One basin or two? Shower, bath or both? Interior designer Naomi Astley Clarke shares how to make the bathroom a beautifully relaxing-but still practical-space