In this issue

SOFT POWER Outdoor fabrics whose beauty lies in their understated weaves and fine geometric patterns

DESIGN FEATURE OF THE MOMENT Create a soft, silky finish on walls with tactile Moroccan plaster

Rooting For Change

The concept of the 'environmentally healthy' garden is something we should all be embracing - and top designers have the intel on how to get it right

3 mins

courtyard gardens

THESE COMPACT AND CONSTRAINED OUTDOOR PLOTS CAN FEEL LIKE URBAN OASES IF THE RIGHT DESIGN CHOICES ARE MADE

4 mins

NEXT BIG THING

Our favourite designers pick aname on their radar that ought to be on yours, too. This month: interior designer Hollie Bowden introduces a London-based furniture and lighting studio

1 min

global outlook: interiors report

OUR NEW YORK EDITOR KEITH FLANAGAN UNCOVERS THE US LAUNCHES AND DESIGN NEWS MAKING WAVES OVER HERE TOO

2 mins

colour decoded

There’s nothing subtle about this scheme, says Livingetc’s Amy Moorea Wong – it’s a celebration of the pure joy of colour

2 mins

Blazing a trail

Perhaps you know her from her incredible ceramic wall mural or her activism either way, Malene Djenaba Barnett is a groundbreaker in the truest sense of the word

3 mins

sky high

Harnessing natural light is a goal for every home and the sophisticated skylights seen today are using modern tech and design to ace that objective

3 mins

PLAIN SAILING

This converted boathouse in Copenhagen provides carefree days on the waterfront for its architect owners

2 mins

MADE TO MEASURE

Inside and out, the bespoke and crafted elements of this Lisbon abode make for a home like no other

3 mins

ZEST FOR LIFE

With its palette of sunny sorbet shades and space-enhancing design, this Milan apartment is full of good vibes

2 mins

A CONFIDEN

Assured and bold decorating is found in every corner of this contemporary Los Angeles pad that is the epitome of cool

2 mins

SPANISH REVIVAL

The design of this restored 1900 Majorcan townhouse cleverly disguises all the mod cons so history prevails

3 mins

TECHNICOLOUR DREAM

Vivid saturated tones give this elegant San Francisco home an alluring fun side

2 mins

SEE YOU IN COPENHAGEN

The Danish capital feels like the epicentre of the art and design world

1 min

robot vacuums

THIS PIECE OF TECH HAS COME A LONG WAY SINCE CLUNKY EARLY MODELS- PACKED WITH SMART FEATURES FOR AN FASY LIFF

2 mins

transforming furniture

A DESK THAT TURNS INTO A BED? A CUPBOARD THAT OPENS INTO A TABLE? THIS IS HOW CANNY PIECES CAN PERFECT SMALL-SPACE LIVING

3 mins

secret ingredient: outdoor projectors

TAKE MOVIE NIGHTS UP A NOTCH BY MOVING THEM OUTSIDE - POPCORN OPTIONAL

3 mins

CONSIDERING GOING CUSTOM-MADE BUT DON'T KNOW WHERE TO BEGIN? THIS IS THE PLACE TO START

There is something so satisfying about a bespoke piece of furniture that fits perfectly. Tailored to the way you interact with your home, a bespoke piece can also solve the problem of a room with an unusual layout. But in the big wide world of custom furniture, where on earth do you start? We spoke to the experts to find out.

2 mins

OUT OF TOWNERS

A love affair with London prompted Americans Julia and David to snap up an aunt's mews house when she decided to sell

2 mins

A LIGHT TOUCH

Cleverly reimagined to let the sun in, this busy family home has also been designed to allow for plenty of peace and calm

2 mins

NATURAL HISTORY

Once two humble farm buildings, this French villa has evolved into a spectacular home that is no standard rustic retreat

2 mins

TRAVEL THROUGH TIME

The design of this Milanese apartment celebrates its features from the past while adding in modern pieces - it's a classic look that's future-proof

2 mins

PERFECTLY COMPOSED

This apartment is like a beautiful symphony balancing style notes that include the modern, the classic, the elegant and the laid-back

2 mins

RETURN TO SPLENDOUR

Two design stars took on a decaying but equally starry art nouveau-style mansion in Manhattan's West Village and brought it back to life in the most amazing way

2 mins

wonder wood

Modern veneers are fast becoming a textural moment in design, elevating the best qualities of wood's natural form

3 mins

smart cooking

THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN BARBECUING AND SMOKING WILL HELP SUMMER SOIREES SIZZLE

2 mins

gas barbecues

IT'S PEAK GARDEN PARTY SEASON RIGHT NOW AND A GAS GRILL IS A SMART MOVE - HERE'S THE LOWDOWN

2 mins

keeping cool

FOR A HOME THAT DOESN'T OVERHEAT IN THE SUMMER MONTHS BUT STAYS WARM IN WINTER, THE ANSWER IS IN THE ARCHITECTURE

4 mins

see the light

A ROOF WINDOW COULD BE THE MAKING OF YOUR NEXT RENOVATION PROJECT AND VELUX® HAS JUST THE TOOL TO HELP YOU GET IT RIGHT

2 mins

SMALL SPACES, BIG IDEAS bijou gardens

OUTDOOR AREAS ON THE SMALL SIDE CAN FEEL BIG AND BEAUTIFUL TAKE IT FROM THESE EXPERTS

3 mins

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Your life made easier - every day. Livingetc, Britain's best-selling modern homes magazine, is the premium glossy magazine for the design-conscious homeowner. Smart and stylish, it's the only homes title successfully to bridge the gap between fashion and interiors.