HAPPY RETURNS

This Bahamian home is a joy to behold at every turn there are colours, patterns and moments of repose that just feel good

Success story

Architect John Ike knows that when a designer and decorator's relationship is symbiotic great things happen Mia Jung tells how this Ike-led project triumphed

The big splash

Pools and pavilions come in all shapes and sizes and there is a real movement for them to be both natural looking and functioning

Art of glass

Letting light into dark spaces is one of the main attractions of designing with glass, but it can also introduce creativity and beauty

Design rules

Interior designer Katie Ridder on the decorative details that make rooms sing

'Don't be too fancy'

Interior designer Veere Grenney on casual decorating for the country and why a dark taupe transcends all situations

REFINED ELEGANCE

Interior designer Kylee Shintaffer has reimagined her family home in Seattle as a graceful oasis both inside and out

FOREIGN EXCHANGE

During the decoration of this American home in a modern pastoral genre, British design studio Salvesen Graham took away a few new ideas

RESTORED & REVIVED

With her innate ability to mix styles, designer Crystal Sinclair has stayed true to the history of this New York home while introducing modernity

Design rules

Interior designer Nicola Harding shares how she uses lighting to create atmosphere

WILD PROSPECTS

Urquhart & Hunt discuss the growing popularity of incorporating wildflower meadows into our gardens

Hotel we love

Boho buzz meets laid-back luxury at Santa Monica Proper, a Kelly Wearstler-designed haven in the heart of the city

DECIDING ON THE IDEAL BATHROOM HARDᎳᎪᎡᎬ

HOW TO PICK THE BEST STYLE AND FINISH

MAKE WAY FOR THE LAUNDRY ROOM

IT IS THE COVETABLE HOME ADDITION THAT SIMPLIFIES LIFE

PROJECT NOTES

THE LATEST LAUNCHES AND SMART BUYS DELIVERING TO KITCHENS AND BATHROOMS

CREATIVE JOURNEY

Moving from the city to the country gave the duo behind design practice Clarence & Graves the chance to play with a bold rural style

Hotel we love

Stay at Canoe Place Inn, a centuries-old retreat that evokes the understated charm of a Hamptons beach house

DOUBLE DELIGHT

WITH A DESIGN-LED TWIN VANITY YOU CAN ENJOY A SHARED BATHROOM WITHOUT SACRIFICING PERSONAL SPACE

TAKE IT OUTSIDE

AS WE SEEK TO MERGE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SPACES MORE AND MORE, THE POPULARITY OF SHOWERING IN THE SUN AND BATHING UNDER THE STARS IS ON THE UP

NEW OPTIMISM

Jennifer Ash Rudick, author of Palm Beach Living, gives us a tour of one of the island's most historic homes, which has had new life breathed into it

MATERIALN GAINS

The Manhattan pied-à-terre of textile collector Jill Lasersohn has been transformed with the skillful use of standout fabrics and papers

MAINE ATTRACTION

This elegant home in America's easternmost state is the result of a special partnership between Nina Campbell and Ferguson & Shamamian

NEW YORK STATE OF MIND

Walking around designer Gabriel Hendifar's Big Apple apartment is a sensorial experience the materials evoking a refined sumptuousness

THE GREAT ESCAPE 55

For designer Kylee Shintaffer, this project in Montana was all about creating a place where one family could truly get away from it all

Design rules

This month, designer Summer Thornton shares her methods for making halls shine

The rise of the snug

Ranging from a reading nook to a roomier space to gather for drinks or movies, the snug is the get-away-from it all place we all need

America's design stars

Some of the freshest interiors come courtesy of creatives on the other side of the Atlantic - let us introduce you to a few of the key players

The decorator's address book

These are the need-to-know brands for outdoor furniture spanning dining and lounging sets

Colour of the month

Gentle yet somehow also a statement shade, soft pink is an evocative hue that has a wonderful sophistication, allowing it to work for both modern and classic rooms

Truly sumptuous

Rich colours, opulent decorations and fancy patterns all add up to a very lavish Yuletide