STYLISH SUNROOMS

Use these perennial decor tips to create a versatile and relaxing space that can be enjoyed all year round

HILLTOP HIDEAWAY

After a countrywide search, James and Raffaella Fooks-Bale were charmed by this tumbledown cottage in Wales, which they transformed into the most perfectly imperfect escape

DREAM WEAVING

This former weaver's cottage in the Cotswolds is a downsizers' dream, featuring charm, character and convenience - in abundance

PERFECT TASTE

A Victorian villa has been stripped of 1980s trimmings and is now a light-filled and elegant home for cook Gemma Wade

GRACE UNDER PRESSURE

Having endured fire, flood and storm damage over the past eight years, this 16th-century cottage belonging to Jo Brown has been beautifully restored to become a home full of elegance and style

A bit on the side

You can add more to soup than croutons... Let lunch stretch a little further by adding a tasty extra to a warming bowlful. It's the ultimate comfort food

ABIGAIL AHERN: A day in the country

The designer and stylist sails, swims and sips wine at sunset in Salcombe

PROTECT AND SERVE

Choose nature-friendly ways to guard your garden from troublesome wildlife visitors for a healthy and more harmonious plot

SOW GROW SHOW

What to plant. thismonth s@reen fingered tasks, and displays to enjoy. Its gardéming from the ground up

VALENTINE'S DAY BORDER

Love your garden? Add a touch of romance to your design with a pretty and perfumed pink planting scheme

LIVING ARCHITECTURE

Winter is theper feet time to introduce shapely, structural plantsthat willremaiiras your garden’s framework throughout the year

STEPPING OUT

Navigate a change in height easily with carefully considered garden steps that create a feature of slopes and terraces

Make yours an 'it always smells so good' home

Knsure your home smells sweet from the moment you step through the door with these expert tips

Moonlight moments

You could count sunrises and sunsets, but why not take aslower approach to marking time by spotting each month’s full moon? February’s is the Snow Moon, so called because this can be one of the coldest months. Each month has a moon but because the lunar cycle is I days shorter thana calendar year, there’s an extra moonevery twoanda half years. Yes, it’s the blue moon.

Putting up fences

Mark boundaries, protect your property and add a stylish design element to your garden with a well-constructed fence

Here comes a candle

Spark your creativity by making your own wax melts and candles. Ebi and Emmanuel Sinteh show how it's done

IN SHARP FOCUS

A stunning focal point will allow you to create a kitchen that draws attention to itself for all the right reasons. We inspect some stylish options....

THINGS DESIGNERS KNOW: ADDING ACCENT COLOURS

Designer Sarah Ward, of Ward & Co Interiors, shares her expert advice on adding accent colour and pattern to a relaxed country interior.

FIVE FOUNDATIONS OF STYLING A SNUG

Put the effort into creating a cosy retreat, then you can put your feet up while you read, relax and watch TV

SAFE HARBOUR

Rescuing a decaying stone-built cottage in a Cornish fishing village has given Phil and Louise Smith and their family the chance to create the retreat of their dreams

PEACEFUL SPIRIT

School cook Liz Hallam has built a house with outstanding views of the Sound of Mull, decorated with tranquil coastal colours that fit its dreamlike setting

BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY

Marie Soliman has given this traditional Cotswolds cottage a jewel-box makeover - thanks to a mix of found pieces, dramatic wall treatments and contemporary art

ALL IN GOOD TIME

With a five-year hiatus between moving in and starting work on the renovation, Candice and Angus Hart can finally relax in their charming gatehouse home

PAULA SUTTON: The joyful home

Nourish your soul and nurture your space in February's dark days, advises our columnist

DESIGNER OF THE MONTH: Liz Poole

The Bridgerton costume maker also creates characterful soft furnishing's for her homeware brand, Velvet Linen

Happy Houseplants

Keep your indoor oasis looking lush and verdant through the winter months by adapting your plant care routine

Cabinet reshuffle

Cleaning out closets is the first step in the seasonal wardrobe switch-up as we swap to cooler weather clothes. Here's how to give your cupboards a clean sweep

Christmas pudding club

These delicious desserts are perfect for after the big feast or to add a touch of sweetness to the Twixmas days between Boxing Day and New Year

A taste of tradition

The comfort and nostalgia of a traditional festive dinner brings family and friends around the table to celebrate together. Here's how to serve the perfect Christmas lunch

Made with love

Capture some quiet time in the kitchen to craft these thoughtful treats to give to loved ones over the festive sea eason