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

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