NATURAL HISTORY

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

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

PERFECTLY COMPOSED

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

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

wonder wood

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

smart cooking

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

gas barbecues

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

keeping cool

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

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

SMALL SPACES, BIG IDEAS bijou gardens

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

anatomy of a room

This living space oozes laid-back cool and manages to make neutrals feel warm colour expert Ruth Mottershead explains how it's done

SUMMER IN THE CITY

When the mercury rises, this Tribeca penthouse is a cool spot to while away the long, hot days

SUNNY SIDE UP

In sun-drenched Portofino, an apartment in a fisherman's house has been turned into an idyllic bolthole perfect for la dolce vita

SOFT ROCK

Parenthood and a Palm Springs backdrop encouraged one high-voltage duo to turn down the volume and switch up their style

MIAMI NICE

Inspired by its spectacular seafront location, this modernist home was built to enjoy life on the water

CALIFORNIA DREAMIN'

This glam new build near Melbourne is a homage to the style signatures of Palm Springs and Hollywood

FRENCH LEAVE

Sophie and Baligh have found a little piece of paradise on France's Blue Coast - and their home's interior is also divine

brick by brick

Architectural explorations in crafting and laying bricks are seeing this humble building material being used in incredible new ways

with fronds like these

Low effort, high comfort and a feeling of being in wonderful seclusion - this is how Daniel Nolan does gardens and our editor Pip Rich couldn't be more impressed

The conversation: VINCENT VAN DUYSEN

You could call him the founder of minimaluxe or the most influential designer working today but, as he tells our editor Pip Rich, just don't call him a minimalist

SHAPING STONE

New methods are allowing designers to express sinuous, sculptural forms in marble these advancements have upped the aesthetics of the coveted material

built-in baths

DESIGNERS ARE FOREGOING FREESTANDING TUBS AND USING SLEEK BUILT-INS TO MAKE THE BEST USE OF SPACE

SEE YOU IN IBIZA

The hedonistic heartland with a very grown-up and calmed down side

ergonomic kitchens

THE BEST COOK SPACES NOT ONLY LOOK GOOD BUT FUNCTION SMOOTHLY TOO - THIS IS HOW THE EXPERTS DO IT

anatomy of a room

In this brilliant bathroom scheme different shades communicte to create beautiful look - colour expert Ruth Mottershead explains why it works

LITERARY CIRCLES

Once the home of the author Alexandre Dumas, this historic abode in Paris has had a style rewrite

MATERIAL BENEFITS

The minimalist aesthetic of this chic home is less hands-off and more touchy-feely courtesy of its luxe components

TALE OF THE UNEXPECTED

There are visual surprises at every turn in this imaginative Parisian apartment full of pure joy

GEOMETRY LESSON

A typical beach house this is not: instead, clean lines meet curves, and organic forms and earthy tones are brought to life with tactile finishes

INNER SANCTUM

Designed around an impressive art collection - and with its own spa - this home is stylish and serene