DESIGNS ON POOLS

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO CONSIDER TO CREATE AN IDYLLIC SWIM SPOT IN THE GARDEN

PARADISE FOUND

Luxury design house Paolo Moschino transformed four acres of inhospitable Portofino mountainside into a unique pleasure garden

BEYOND THE HORIZON

Finding this Costa Brava getaway was a dream come true for designer Nani Marquina and the peace it gives her has exceeded all expectations

THE FABRIC OF LIFE

Designer Carlotta Oddone's fascination with cloth and colour is evident in the exquisite use of rich hues and furnishings in her Turin home

NATURAL INSTINCT

Seamlessly blending verdant outdoor spaces with serene and organic interiors, this Saint-Tropez villa fully embraces the beauty of nature

HIGH DRAMA

Paolo Castellarin and Didier Bonnin's Milan apartment is filled with the type of spectacle and artistry that deserves a standing ovation

A SIMPLE MASTERPIECE

Set in the hills of Tuscany, this sublime villa was decorated in a pared-back manner so it would beautifully coexist with its surroundings

Ground rules

The materials used underfoot can set the tone of a room - in these spaces they are the stars

Making a mark

We explore an artistically infused home in France that reflects its owner's desire for self-expression

The simple life

Less buying is one approach to being greener at home and these planet-friendly projects are a step in the right direction

BATHROOMS DESIGNED FOR THE TIMES

EACH ONE OF THESE STUNNING SPACES HAS UTILISED METHODS THAT ARE KIND TO THE ENVIRONMENT TAPPING INTO TODAY'S DESIRE TO DO GOOD

KITCHENS WITH A CONSCIENCE

TAKE YOUR COOKING SPACE IN A PLANET-FRIENDLY DIRECTION - DESIGN COMPANIES ARE MAKING IT EASIER FOR EVERYONE

UPS AND DOWNS

This naturalistic hillside garden set in the undulating landscape of the South Downs has a wild beauty that's truly uplifting

PAST& PRESENT

Passionate about bringing houses back to life by using the modern and the salvaged, interior architect Anthi Grapsa turned her hand to this terrace

A NATURAL EVOLUTION

Good things come to those who wait they say and with this farmhouse it took plenty of patience and work for it to become the perfect country idyll

INTO THE WOODS

Hidden away amongst the trees in upstate New York, this beguiling holiday cabin is completely at one with nature

TAILOR MADE

The eclectic home of clothier Guy Hills and his wife Natasha Good is truly one of a kind, with interiors fashioned from captivating salvaged finds

Material matters

There is an alluring organic luxury about these schemes all crafted with pieces focused on being natural

BEHIND THE BRAND

We find out more about fabric firm de Le Cuona and its landmark range of organic, fully traceable linen

A MINDFUL HOME

Living a sustainable life is more important than ever writer Ida Magntorn is making it easier with these considered points

The taste of summer

Gatherings in the garden will be made all the better with these delicious takes on barbecue fare

ELEMENT OF SURPRISE

TUCKED BEHIND CLOSED DOORS OR PRIMED FOR MAXIMUM PROMINENCE, PUNCHY COLOUR CAN MAKE A BIG IMPACT IN THE KITCHEN

Out of the ordinary

The interiors design star Summer Thornton creates are full of wonder - just look at these imaginative schemes

TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED

A magnificent mix of pattern, texture and characterful pieces means that nothing about this traditional terrace is run-of-the-mill

ON THE TILES

CREATIVE TILING IS A BEAUTIFUL WAY TO BRING PANACHE TO THE BATHROOM AS THESE DRAMATIC DESIGNS ILLUSTRATE

MATERIAL WORLD

Nobis Penazzi studio reimagined this 1970s apartment with hand-painted fabrics and papers that are the height of luxury

Colour combinations

Homes & Gardens spoke to leading designers to get their view on the colours that go with...

DESIGN WITH MEANING

Interior design studio Turner Pocock were tasked with reinventing this cottage for a special purpose - so everything had to be beautiful

Artistic expression

Paying homage to the exuberance of artist Sonia Delaunay's work, these schemes are pure joy

A stroke of genius

Creative paint effects can bring unique beauty to a home - and the more inventive they are, the better