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THE BEST COOK SPACES NOT ONLY LOOK GOOD BUT FUNCTION SMOOTHLY TOO - THIS IS HOW THE EXPERTS DO IT

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In this brilliant bathroom scheme different shades communicte to create beautiful look - colour expert Ruth Mottershead explains why it works

LITERARY CIRCLES

Once the home of the author Alexandre Dumas, this historic abode in Paris has had a style rewrite

MATERIAL BENEFITS

The minimalist aesthetic of this chic home is less hands-off and more touchy-feely courtesy of its luxe components

TALE OF THE UNEXPECTED

There are visual surprises at every turn in this imaginative Parisian apartment full of pure joy

GEOMETRY LESSON

A typical beach house this is not: instead, clean lines meet curves, and organic forms and earthy tones are brought to life with tactile finishes

INNER SANCTUM

Designed around an impressive art collection - and with its own spa - this home is stylish and serene

LESS IS MORE

This light-washed Copenhagen townhouse celebrates simplicity and the beauty of handmade imperfection - just like the exquisite art objects it showcases

The conversation: OLGA ASHBY

The designer tells our editor Pip Rich about how curved edges and clumsy spouses can come together to create a stylish safety net that we can all fall back on

SOFT BRUTALISM

An unexpected new approach to this architectural style introduces surprising colours and textures into the mix - and has us convinced these spaces can be soft and welcoming

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WHETHER YOU'RE JETTING OFF THIS SUMMER OR STAYING PUT, LET THE NEWEST TECH GIVE YOU EXTRA PEACE OF MIND

easy-going gardens

THE SUN IS OUT AND SO ARE WE HERE'S HOW TO GET AN OUTDOOR SPACE AS CHILLED AS YOU ARE

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In this fabulous cooking and dining space, blue and pink are the perfect match - colour expert Ruth Mottershead explains why it works

HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD

Seasoned hosts James and Jonno ensured their modernist LA villa was the ideal home to embrace their passions for design, food and entertaining

SUN, SEA, STYLE

With its boho-meets-Med spirit, this Barcelona new build makes a serious design splash

HOT IN THE HAMPTONS

The elevated organic look of this contemporary getaway is a scorcher and the pool is pretty cool too...

ON THE HORIZON

This Cape Town escape was built around its spectacular location and its interiors are just as alluring as the setting

ETERNAL SUMMER

Referencing sunshine destinations from Ibiza to Mexico, this Sydney beach house has to-die-for holiday vibes all year round

LOST IN SPACE

On a Johannesburg hilltop, two architects found the ultimate project - a house whose futuristic style was based on space travel

ROUND TO OURS

Italian superbrand Gallotti&Radice has furnished an apartment in Milan - longtime fan Pip Rich calls in

emerging idea PICK YOUR POISON

The art theory known as 'poison colour' goes to prove that there can be nuance in choosing a contrast hue for your scheme, says Hugh Metcalf

TRENDING INNOVATION digital fitness

A GUIDED AT-HOME WORKOUT JUST GOT EASIER THANKS TO SOME SMART PERSONAL TRAINER GADGETS

LIVE BETTER outdoor cooking

AN ALFRESCO KITCHEN WILL MEAN YOUR GARDEN IS THE PLACE TO BE COME SUMMER DESIGN IT RIGHT AND YOU'LL GET HOLIDAY VIBES ALL YEAR

SMALL SPACES, BIG IDEAS paint tricks

WITH THE RIGHT IDEAS AND A PAINTBRUSH TO HAND, YOU CAN MAKE COMPACT SPACES FEEL GRAND

anatomy of a room

Here, fabulously fresh tones meet up to make a scheme that's both exuberant and calm - colour expert Ruth Mottershead explains why it works

MAXING IT OUT

The three best friends who live in this Brooklyn pad wanted bold colours and visual surprises everywhere - interior designer Ruchi Agrawal Mohan served the looks

BESIDE THE SEASIDE

This house is all about its seafront location, so owner and designer Ally Power worked hard to frame the views - then gave it the coolest coastal look ever

MATERIAL GAINS

Taking her cue from the concrete, copper and steel on the outside of this Aussie abode, interior decorator Simone Haag made the materials the stars of the show on the inside the result is a home rich to the core

MODERN VINTAGE

Under the eye of designer Camilla Kelly a dignified Edwardian house got a dramatic makeover with more than a few nods to mid-century style - at every turn there are fine lines and organic forms

OPPOSITION PARTY

Architect Francesca Venturoni's uber-chic family apartment is a masterclass in contradictory forms