painting the exterior

COLOUR WAS USED BEAUTIFULLY INSIDE AND OUT IN ANNA AND JOHN'S HOME ARCHITECT BILLY SINCLAIR TALKS GETTING THE OUTSIDE RIGHT DAN

OUTDOOR FEATURE OF THE MOMENT... GARDEN BARS

AN ICE-COLD ROSÉ OR A CHILLED MARGARITA? WHATEVER YOUR TIPPLE OF CHOICE, ENJOY IT OUTSIDE BY INSTALLING YOUR VERY OWN DRINKS ZONE

THE LOWDOWN ON... BUILDING A NEW STAIRCASE

FLIGHT OF STAIRS GETTING IN THE WAY OF A DREAM RENOVATION? ARCHITECTURE FOR LONDON'S AMRIT MARWAY TELLS US HOW TO GO ABOUT CREATING A NEW ONE

natural touch

Interior designer Andrew Griffiths brought the feel-good factor to this home with a palette of delectable tactile materials

the scene

ISOLA BY SAN CARLO IS THE EPITOME OF COLOURFUL SICILIAN STYLE - GREG AUSTIN AND ANDY GOODWIN FROM FETTLE DESIGN STUDIO SPILL ITS DECOR SECRETS

where the heart is

British-born Hilary Robertson shares her Connecticut home, Tater Hill, as part of her new book, Nomad at Home - she describes the interiors as European modern country and a mix of all the places she has lived and loved

city sanctuary

Arianna De Gasperis brownstone has a very British aesthetic and it's blissfully peaceful and pared-back

a little bit country

When Heide and Nick swapped London life for village life, they asked our columnist Rebecca Wakefield to give their new home a modern edge

California dreaming

Capturing both the laid-black and glam vibes of Palm Springs, this Lucas Interior-designed home is absolutely fabulous - inside and out

gardens that give

PUT BIODIVERSITY AT THE FOREFRONT WHEN PLANTING YOUR PLOT

GARDEN INSPIRATION

GO STRONG AND SOFT FOR A PLANTING PALETTE THAT'S BLOOMING BEAUTIFUL

colour insight: how to use green

A FAVOURITE TO DECORATE WITH, THIS VERDANT HUE GOES WITH MANY SHADES BUT THESE COMBINATIONS RULE

heart & Soul

John and Anna's modern-meets-traditional home has real character with its fabulous fusion of rich colour, dramatic touches and total classics

HOW TO... ENHANCE A COMPACT GARDEN

SLIMLINE AND SMALLISH OUTDOOR SPACES ARE PART OF URBAN LIFE THOSE IN THE KNOW SHARE CLEVER IDEAS TO MAKE THE MOST OF WHAT YOU HAVE

inspiration gallery: decor updates

COOL AND QUICK REFRESHES TO BRING COLOUR, PATTERN AND STYLE HOME

Art of Glass

Architect Andrew Mulroy has taken an ingenious approach to extending this period property while preserving its ornate bay

Calm in the City

Everything about this urban townhouse is designed to keep the peace – from the clever storage to the cool palette

Small Wonder

It’s not surprising that this formerly cramped and dark single-storey cottage is now a fabulous light-filled home – its owner is a very talented interior designer after all

Happy place

Joyful colour, pattern and art speak volumes in this London terrace – a home that’s now blissful to live in

Down to Earth

The relaxed aesthetic of this minimalist meets-maximal comfort loft apartment illustrates the beauty of a simple life

Brooklyn Cool

The couple behind design studio Civilian used a dynamic mix of the vintage and the contemporary to bring originality to their historic brownstone

On the wild side

With its playful designs and tropical touches, this classic Parisian apartment is anything but tame

THE LOWDOWN ON… BUILDING A LOFT EXTENSION

LOOKING TO ADD MORE FOOTAGE TO YOUR HOME? ARCHITECT KIM LODDO REVEALS THE KEY FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN CONVERTING YOUR ATTIC SPACE

The sweet spot

In this Sydney bungalow, design studio Arent & Pyke aced a real sanctuary feel by getting the balance of light and colour just right

Grey partners

The enduring shade gets a fresh look when combined with the new season’s key colours

Living rooms: inspiration gallery

TAKE A SEAT IN OUR PICK OF SPACES DESIGNED WITH RELAXATION IN MIND

The scene

RESTAURANT MIMI MEI FAIR OOZES OPULENCE – ITS DESIGNER TOM STROTHER OF FABLED STUDIO EXPLAINS HOW TO MIRROR THE ORNATE STYLE AT HOME

Fabulously functional

Durable materials and acres of storage make the pared-back home ofEmily Mayne, winner of our Reader Awards, perfect for family life

Artistic licence

Edgy colours and arresting works of art delivered a good dose of individuality to this gorgeous house

ARCHITECTURAL FEATURE OF THE MOMENT...WINDOW SEATS

DESIGNING BUILT-IN SEATING INTO YOUR FLOOR PLAN HAS PLENTY OF PRACTICAL AND AESTHETIC BENEFITS – HERE’S HOW TO CREATE THE PERFECT SPOT