The sweet spot

In this Sydney bungalow, design studio Arent & Pyke aced a real sanctuary feel by getting the balance of light and colour just right

Grey partners

The enduring shade gets a fresh look when combined with the new season’s key colours

Living rooms: inspiration gallery

TAKE A SEAT IN OUR PICK OF SPACES DESIGNED WITH RELAXATION IN MIND

The scene

RESTAURANT MIMI MEI FAIR OOZES OPULENCE – ITS DESIGNER TOM STROTHER OF FABLED STUDIO EXPLAINS HOW TO MIRROR THE ORNATE STYLE AT HOME

Fabulously functional

Durable materials and acres of storage make the pared-back home ofEmily Mayne, winner of our Reader Awards, perfect for family life

Artistic licence

Edgy colours and arresting works of art delivered a good dose of individuality to this gorgeous house

ARCHITECTURAL FEATURE OF THE MOMENT...WINDOW SEATS

DESIGNING BUILT-IN SEATING INTO YOUR FLOOR PLAN HAS PLENTY OF PRACTICAL AND AESTHETIC BENEFITS – HERE’S HOW TO CREATE THE PERFECT SPOT

The scene

GALVIN BAR & GRILL IS SET IN LONDON’S KIMPTON FITZROY HOTEL’S OPULENT DINING ROOM – ITS DESIGNER, STEVE LABOUCHARDIERE, SPILLS ITS STYLE SECRETS

Smart home

Design tricks to hide your telly, how to sleep sustainably and the techiest kitchen you can create

INSPIRATION GALLERY... SMALL BATHROOMS

COMPACT SPACES CAN STILL PACK A PUNCH – PROVING THAT BIJOU IS BEAUTIFUL

Design hotels

FROM THE SPANISH STEPS TO LEAFY ITALIAN COURTYARDS – WE EXPLORE THE CHICEST PLACES TO STAY IN ROME

COLOUR INSIGHT... BOLD CABINETRY

STRONG SHADES ARE BIG NEWS IN THE KITCHEN – THE EXPERTS EXPLAIN WHY AND SHOW HOW IT’S DONE

Who Dares Wins

Taking on a flat that had fallen into disrepair was a risk, but talented designer Kayla Pongrac worked her magic to create a minimal meets-dramatic home that is a complete style victory

The Lowdown On Building A Kitchen Extenstion

From navigating the planning process to the correct procedure for building regulations, architect James Dale outlines the best approach

Sweet like chocolate

Behind the facade of this Tudor-style house is a clever use of colour and light, bringing the very best out of mocha tones

Hotel hot list

THE CHIC RETREATS LIGHTING UP OUR STYLE RADAR

ARCHITECTURAL FEATURE OF THE MOMENT... INTERNAL PIVOT DOORS

THEY’RE THE WOW FACTOR IN DOOR DESIGN RIGHT NOW – HERE’S WHY

How to... decorate a guest bedroom

HAVING FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO STAY FOR THE HOLIDAYS? TAKE THE LEAD FROM OUR DESIGN EXPERTS WITH STYLE STATEMENTS AND THOUGHTFUL TOUCHES

Paris match

Marie-Ange de Charry’s mantra for her apartment was for it to be unconventional rather than contemporary but it still has that très-chic vibe you’d expect from a home in the French capital

Better-lived life

CELEBRATED CHEF SKYE GYNGELL REVEALS HER HOME COMFORTS

In and out

THINGS TO DO AND ENJOY – AT HOME OR IN THE REAL WORLD

Colour insight

DESIGNER SUSSY CAZALET TALKS TONAL SCHEMES AND FOCUSING ON FEELINGS TO FIND THE PERFECT SHADE

The scene

RESTAURANT COCOTTE HAS CONTEMPORARY-CONTINENTAL CHARM NAILED – ITS DESIGNER ALESSIO NARDI OF A-NRD STUDIO SHOWS US HOW IT’S DONE

Live well

PROFESSIONAL ORGANISER NICOLA SHAW ON WHY AND HOW TO DECLUTTER

How to... dress your home with foliage

Fresh and fragrant, evergreens and seasonal stems make for a sensational Christmas Scheme – our experts pick their favourite ideas

Across the divide

Swedish photographer Kalle Gustafsson turned his hand to carpentry to create the ultimate in broken-plan living

Blue and Green

The dreamiest of colours, these two shades are oh-so soothing to live with, as shown in Sally Denning’s new book

Fresh perspective

Andrea and Giuseppe’s classic Milanese apartment has had a deft mid-century makeover that includes a few joy-inducing master strokes

In the pink

Creative couple Gemma Ruse and Xavier Sheriff have designed their dream home – one that juxtaposes the patina of age and contemporary lines absolutely brilliantly

Better-lived life

KIT KEMP ON THE WAYS TO MAKE YOUR HOUSE A HOME