CALM & COLLECTED

A heritage home in Cape Town has been reimagined as a relaxed refuge from city life

A TROVE OF TREASURES

Slowly and meticulously, Ali and Ian Heath have graced their Georgian townhouse with cherished finds to create a home full of memories

Southern Charm

Interior designer Palmer Weiss has suff used a mountain hideaway with an easy elegance straight out of the American South

Spirit Of Christmas

The holidays are all about traditions, so why not make this the year you start a new design-led one?

My Garden Life

Floral decorator and favourite florist of royals and A-list celebrities, Simon Lycett shares creative ways to make your festive table come alive with colour

One To Watch

French lighting designer Olivier Abry of Wo & Wé first began making lamps and chandeliers from vintage and salvaged pieces. His elegant, industrial-style lights are now used in chic spaces all over the world

Movers & Shakers

CTO Lighting

New Life In Colour

Layering vibrant patterns and revamped heirloomshas updated this townhouse with uncommon élan

Frozen In Time

Commissioned to restore a historic home high in the Swiss mountains, Capaul & Blumenthal architects made it their mission to preserve the property’s remarkable beauty

Industrial Revolution

The designers of this Tribeca loft apartment took inspiration from the area’s gritty past – yet elevated it to a more sophisticated aesthetic

Dine By Candlelight

Calming tones, pared-back ceramics and a feeling of crafted curation provide the perfect golden canvas for sharing a celebratory meal with those you love

Mr Merridew's Guide To Christmas

Our resident under-butler takes a break from answering your questions to offer his advice on surviving the season

Create A Crowd-Pleasing Christmas Feast

Seasonal ingredients and traditional recipes are given a delicious twist by Gizzi Erskine to create a crowd-pleasing Christmas feast

Gathered From The Garden

Ideas for beautiful seasonal arrangements created from collected foliage and flowers

Leading Light

As co-founder of a top lifestyle brand, Tine Kjeldsen instinctively knew how to bring out the best in her chic home in the Danish countryside

Dream Rooms

Interior designer Katharine Pooley shares how she decorates her own home for Christmas

Be My Guest

IT’S TIME TO PREPARE FOR ALL THOSE HOLIDAY ARRIVALS, SO WHEN DESIGNING A SPARE ROOM – WHETHER BRIGHT, SOOTHING, SPACIOUS OR COSY – PUT COMFORT FIRST

Spatial Awareness

Interior designer Katie McCrum reworked the layout of this once-stuffy apartment and gave it a chic new look

Midas Touch

Designer Marie Soliman used hints of gold, streaks of sunset and warm greys to make the decor of this London penthouse truly shine

Perfect Symmetry

After seven decades caring for the gardens of Bramdean House, Victoria Wakefield has refined her autumn planting to breathtaking effect

Escape The City

Jonathan Burden’s rustic Long Island weekend home is a modest, tranquil bolthole away from the bustle of New York

West Side Story

With soft textures, natural colours, striking mid-century furniture and chic decorative details, interior designer Shawn Henderson brought a blend of style and comfort to this contemporary apartment near Manhattan’s High Line

Depths Of The Country

By layering textures and dipping into a rich colour palette, interior designer Kate Monckton has transformed her East Sussex home

Stewart Hearn

From his studio in the Cambridgeshire Fens, this artisan uses time-honoured techniques to create contemporary vessels inspired by nature’s rich palette.

Built To Last

Two adjoining 16th-century cottages have been sympathetically transformed by their owner who was keen to preserve their sense of history.

The Big Picture

Instead of fussing about the little things, the owner of this converted barn has used statement lighting, bold artwork and strong colour to create an impressive family home with an inviting feel.

Held High

A pitched roof inspired by homes in the Hamptons raises this characterful extension to new levels.

Polished Up Well

Glossy marble lends an ethereal feel to this lofty en suite with fitted storage and luxury bathing.

New-Build Design Sky's The Limit

Inspired by local farmsteads and fishermen’s huts, this spectacular family home in South Africa has been cleverly designed so that its owners can indulge their love of outdoor living to the full

Family Design Town & Country

With a natural swimming pond, wildflower meadows and a three-room tree house, this tranquil retreat belies its London location