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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