North Star

Situated in upstate New York and decorated with more than a nod to Scandinavian design, this 1830s home exudes a natural sense of comfort and joy

Statement Wreaths

Make your Christmas wreath the centre of attention, with garden foliage, fragrant herbs and colourful flowers used on a grand scale

Sense Of History - Mock-Tudor House

Having found their dream home, the owners gave its interior the distinctive style it deserved

Subtle Statement

A gentle palette and metal detailing combine to create this classic scheme with a contemporary edge

City Redesign - Room Outside

What was once a muddy playground for the owners’ children has now been transformed into a stylish living space, with an outdoor kitchen, an inviting terrace and a contemporary fireplace

Open To Ideas

This Melbourne house has been radically overhauled to create a distinctive family home with a convivial open-plan living space at its heart

To A Fine Art

A love of mid-century modern design and an education in and passion for collecting art has enabled this owner to create a stylishly individual but eminently practical home.

Element Of Surprise

Referencing the architectural heritage of the Hamptons, the exterior of this new-build home hides a contemporary interior of pared-back simplicity and understated elegance.

10 Design Ideas For Your Garden

We select some our favourite designer solutions for you to take home from this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

Time & Tide

This Cornish home owes much of its warm, relaxed ambience to the carefully considered layering of furniture, fabrics and interesting finds.

Back To The Future

Past meets present in this turn-of-the-century home in Helsinki, which has been carefully designed by its owners to gently evolve as their young family grows.

Light Touch

Clever design tricks were used to create a bright, welcoming interior, from the loft to the basement, in this expertly redesigned family property.

Debbie George

The rugged landscape of her native West Yorkshire and the simple beauty of vessels, flowers and vintage ceramics inspire this painter’s richly textured works.

Age Of Elegance

Seemingly endless planning applications, a dramatic reconfiguration and the installation of a show-stopping staircase have all been worth the upheaval in the case of this undeniably stylish townhouse.

Simple Pleasures

A soothing colour palette and gentle textures are key to the tranquil feel of this Sag Harbor home, just a stone’s throw from the beach.

Open​​​​​​​ Sesame

What began as the owners’ simple desire for an updated kitchen turned into a full-scale refurbishment, complete with a spacious new layout, for this characterful Georgian home.

Shop Talk - Holly Keeling Interiors

Inspired by winning an interiors competition, Holly Keeling started her own design business, which has since grown into so much more

Square Roots

Contemporary design and minimalist planting have transformed this tiny urban courtyard into a sculptural work of living art

All Ages

Designed for the owners’ grandchildren, this scheme also had to appeal to grown-up guests

High & Mighty

Structural steel and wooden beams frame striking blue cabinetry in a sociable space

Pattern Play

Decorative floor tiles and clever use of colour combine to bring a contemporary edge to this classic scheme

Order Of Play

This sculptural garden is a tapestry of foliage, with meticulously shaped box in pots that can be moved according to light and whim

Open Secret

Removing walls and widening doors has created an inviting self-contained sanctuary where comfort meets clever design

Common Ground

A palette of toning blues and yellows underpins this striking yet cosseting guest room scheme

Decorative Artist Lucinda Oakes

From her Sussex studio, this artist, designer and muralist  produces wallpapers, paintings and hand-crafted silks inspired by richly embellished works from the 18th century

Gothic Revıval

Once near-derelict, the North Wing of Combermere Abbey has been rejuvenated in an innovative collaboration between its owners and interior designer Nina Campbell.

Home Comforts

Inherited art and antiques, together with accessories from favourite design shops, bring a warm, personal style to this classically decorated Victorian family home.

Urban Design - A New Leaf

The transformation of an unloved town plot into a deceptively low-maintenance, verdant idyll has inspired its owners to enjoy it as an entertaining space that links inside and out.

Ben Taggart

With a sharp eye for detail, this specialist artist creates exquisite miniatures and architectural drawings with precision craftmanship and historical accuracy.

Well Rounded

A carefully crafted mix of textiles and pieces from all over the world brings warmth and character to this bright new-build home.