SECOND ACT

Classic meets contemporary in this bold reimagining of a 1950s semi by designer Róisín-Lafferty

everyone's talking about...6 STUDIOPEPE

The creative powerhouses behind the brand talk design collaborations

SEE YOU IN TEL AVIV

Buzzy, beachy, Bauhaus...this Israeli city is the perfect medium-haul weekend break

HOTEL HOTLIST

Get a home away from home and tips for small-space living with these aparthotels

LIVE BETTER open concept

THE JOINT LIVING/DINING/COOK SPACE IS A COMMON FEATURE OF MODERN HOMES BUT COULD OTHER ROOMS BENEFIT FROM THIS TREATMENT?

SMALL SPACES, BIG IDEAS bijou balconies

WHETHER YOU HAVE A BALCONY OR TERRACE, THIS IS HOW DESIGNERS ARE APPROACHING MODEST URBAN OUTDOOR SPACES

TRENDING INNOVATION fridge tech

PRESERVING NUTRIENTS, HELPING WITH GROCERY LISTS, LOGGING EXPIRY DATES... THE LATEST FRIDGES ARE SUPER SMART

ARCHITECTURAL FEATURE OF THE MOMENT - partitioned kitchens

WITHOUT LOSING THE AIRINESS OF OPEN-LAYOUT COOK SPACES, GLASS - OR IMPLIED WALLS CREATE A STRIKING SEPARATION BETWEEN AREAS

the big ticket: curtains

DIG OUT THAT MEASURING TAPE - IT'S TIME TO GET TO GRIPS WITH THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DRAPERY

anatomy of a room

Colour expert Ruth Mottershead on how clever layering of tones, like in this modern living space, can make the simplest of palettes richer and more complex

NO PLACE LIKE HOME

Interior designer Brooke Copp-Barton set the bar high with her approach to this rental apartment shared by three young professionals - it just oozes comfort and class

AN AMERICAN IN PARIS

For a couple who split time between France and the USA, it had to be designer Lichelle Silvestry who crafted their très chic bolthole

JEWEL IN THE CROWN

This dramatic duplex by interior designer Sophie Ashby is the icing on the cake of the blockbuster One Crown Place development that straddles the border between the City of London and Shoreditch

THE BIG BLUE

Inspired by its sea views, this former office in Puglia has had a radical revamp, resulting in a design-led apartment swimming in marine hues

WAREHOUSE PARTY

The goal for this London pad's makeover was a sophisticated NYC club look - with plenty of places for lounging and a home bar, the job is done

KING OF NEW YORK

Uber-stylist and creative director Colin King has designed his loft apartment to be the perfect backdrop to his ever-evolving installations of carefully curated pieces

Welcome to the comfort zone

Designer Eva Sonaike has teamed up with M&S home to show just how to pull off style’s new eclectic look hint: less is more

turn up the heat

INTERIOR DESIGNER CLARE GASKIN EXPLAINS HOW TO ADD CHARACTER AND WARMTH ONCE THE MAIN KITCHEN ELEMENTS ARE IN PLACE

SEE YOU IN ΜΙΑΜΙ

Life truly is a beach in Florida's hip haven you get sun, sea and sand plus a very big helping of great art and design

connected tech

THERE'S A NEW SMART HOME STANDARD, BACKED BY BIG BRANDS, THAT WILL MAKE IT EASIER TO CONTROL ALL YOUR TECH IN ONE PLACE

slick shelving

AN EDITED DISPLAY OF OBJETS AND BOOKS IS A BEAUTIFUL SIGHT IN ANY HOME HERE’S HOW TO SQUEEZE MORE STYLE FROM YOUR SHELVES

curved lines

BOLD ORGANIC FORMS ARE MAKING WAVES IN THE ARCHITECTURAL WORLD AS THESE SHAPELY HOMES SHOW

uplifting interiors

IN DEEP MID-WINTER WE ALL COULD USE A PICK-ME-UP IS LIGHT THE WAY? DESIGNERS DEFINITELY THINK SO

bedroom built-ins

SMART ADAPTATIONS TO FITTED FURNITURE MAKE IT POSSIBLE TO PACK MORE INTO COMPACT SLEEP SPACES

light switches

THE HUMBLE ACCESSORY HAS AN IMPORTANT PART TO PLAY IN A CONSIDERED SCHEME

mixed-material stairs

THE FIRST STEP IS THE SLEEKEST AS ARCHITECTS ARE REIMAGINING THE FOOT OF THE STAIRCASE

all in the detail

Peekaboo pattern and fun pops of colour: furniture restorer Jay Blades’ collaboration with G Plan coming this spring is made for a joyful and statement scheme

second time lucky

Redecorating inevitably means pots of old paint piling up put them to work with simple projects that make chic style statements

anatomy of a room

Here, a stunning new take on neutrals plays out with a bold decorating decision at its heart colour expert Ruth Mottershead explains why it works

the power of plaster

Stylist Emily Henson’s new book Create celebrates the relaxing and revitalising abilities bare walls have their beautiful simplicity is a serene sweet spot