anatomy of a room

This living space oozes laid-back cool and manages to make neutrals feel warm colour expert Ruth Mottershead explains how it's done

SUMMER IN THE CITY

When the mercury rises, this Tribeca penthouse is a cool spot to while away the long, hot days

SUNNY SIDE UP

In sun-drenched Portofino, an apartment in a fisherman's house has been turned into an idyllic bolthole perfect for la dolce vita

SOFT ROCK

Parenthood and a Palm Springs backdrop encouraged one high-voltage duo to turn down the volume and switch up their style

MIAMI NICE

Inspired by its spectacular seafront location, this modernist home was built to enjoy life on the water

CALIFORNIA DREAMIN'

This glam new build near Melbourne is a homage to the style signatures of Palm Springs and Hollywood

FRENCH LEAVE

Sophie and Baligh have found a little piece of paradise on France's Blue Coast - and their home's interior is also divine

brick by brick

Architectural explorations in crafting and laying bricks are seeing this humble building material being used in incredible new ways

with fronds like these

Low effort, high comfort and a feeling of being in wonderful seclusion - this is how Daniel Nolan does gardens and our editor Pip Rich couldn't be more impressed

The conversation: VINCENT VAN DUYSEN

You could call him the founder of minimaluxe or the most influential designer working today but, as he tells our editor Pip Rich, just don't call him a minimalist

SHAPING STONE

New methods are allowing designers to express sinuous, sculptural forms in marble these advancements have upped the aesthetics of the coveted material

built-in baths

DESIGNERS ARE FOREGOING FREESTANDING TUBS AND USING SLEEK BUILT-INS TO MAKE THE BEST USE OF SPACE

SEE YOU IN IBIZA

The hedonistic heartland with a very grown-up and calmed down side

ergonomic kitchens

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

anatomy of a room

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

home security

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

anatomy of a room

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