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ALL IS CALM

Christmas is a relaxed affair in this New England home, which is a study in laid-back elegance

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

The home of Designers Guild's Amanda Back is spectacular at Christmas with festive flourishes enhancing the beauty of the former vicarage

DESIGN IDEAS - Fine dining

Dining areas should have a special ambience, whether for cosy lunches or elegant dinner parties

DESIGN RULES - Social spaces

Martin Hulbert and Jay Grierson of Martin Hulbert Design on inviting rooms for entertaining

THE JOY OF ENTERTAINING

For H&G columnist Joy Moyler, this is the most wonderful time of the year - she tells us how she celebrates and hosts

WILD PROSPECTS

Adam Hunt of Urquhart & Hunt discusses how to create nature-friendly garden where wildlife can thrive

MOVERS & SHAKERS

The multidisciplinary maker whose works reflect a love of rolling, wintry landscapes

A little bit country

The thoroughly modern rustic-luxe look HAM interiors has brought to this London mews house gives a nod to the American West

WILD PROSPECTS

Urquhart & Hunt discuss how best to prepare gardens for hotter summers and droughts

Good for the soul

The veg-centric recipes in Ravinder Bhogal's new book are pure joy and feed all the senses

ANCIENT & MODERN

Sas Built twenty years ago, this beguiling villa has a sense of history that comes from pieces dating back as far as the 13th century

SUNSHINE STATE OF MIND

The light that shines on this coastal villa enhances its airy and elegant interiors, making it a home that is both uplifting and relaxed

A NATURAL WONDER

Two creatives were able to show their flair for curating vintage finds, art and their own designs in this marvellous Mallorcan apartment

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