A MINDFUL HOME

Living a sustainable life is more important than ever writer Ida Magntorn is making it easier with these considered points

The taste of summer

Gatherings in the garden will be made all the better with these delicious takes on barbecue fare

ELEMENT OF SURPRISE

TUCKED BEHIND CLOSED DOORS OR PRIMED FOR MAXIMUM PROMINENCE, PUNCHY COLOUR CAN MAKE A BIG IMPACT IN THE KITCHEN

Out of the ordinary

The interiors design star Summer Thornton creates are full of wonder - just look at these imaginative schemes

TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED

A magnificent mix of pattern, texture and characterful pieces means that nothing about this traditional terrace is run-of-the-mill

ON THE TILES

CREATIVE TILING IS A BEAUTIFUL WAY TO BRING PANACHE TO THE BATHROOM AS THESE DRAMATIC DESIGNS ILLUSTRATE

MATERIAL WORLD

Nobis Penazzi studio reimagined this 1970s apartment with hand-painted fabrics and papers that are the height of luxury

Colour combinations

Homes & Gardens spoke to leading designers to get their view on the colours that go with...

DESIGN WITH MEANING

Interior design studio Turner Pocock were tasked with reinventing this cottage for a special purpose - so everything had to be beautiful

Artistic expression

Paying homage to the exuberance of artist Sonia Delaunay's work, these schemes are pure joy

A stroke of genius

Creative paint effects can bring unique beauty to a home - and the more inventive they are, the better

Colour of the month

Lilac in all its infinite shades is being embraced by the interiors world - some see it as the new grey and here insiders reveal its beauty and the best way to use it

Back to nature

Dappled sunlight, fragrant flowers, a warm breeze - it's time to refresh our outdoor spaces

IN FULL BLOOM

LEGENDARY TEXTILE DESIGNER TRICIA GUILD'S WORK CELEBRATES THE BEAUTY OF NATURE - HERE SHE LOOKS AT THE COLOUR, SHAPE, AND FORM OF FLOWERS AND HOW THEY GIVE SOUL TO THE SPACES WE LIVE IN

Changing tides

The coastal look has been deconstructed to something altogether more minimalist but with a warmth that is as alluring as the sea

COMING OF AGE

This Edwardian townhouse has matured into something quite beautiful with just the right amount of pattern, colour and bold designs

Modern heritage style

There's a nostalgic mood in interiors now - stylist Selina Lake talks us through rooms that have this timeless look

Table talk

This summer, all the stylish garden parties will be a bounty of colour, pattern and, of course, blooms

Pasta perfection

Discover the taste of Italy with these recipes from the Amalfi Coast

SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL

International interior design duo Paolo Moschino and Philip Vergeylen's Sussex garden is designed to captivate all year round

UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN

The renovation of an unloved Italian villa resulted in a home that is, in every sense, a little piece of paradise

Wonderful whites

Delightful material combinations and striking, standout details reimagine classic cabinetry

The arch

Architecturally inspired curves are of the moment, with soft, rounded lines cropping up everywhere

The wonder of wood

We celebrate the beauty of this warm, natural material and its myriad incarnations

THE MARK OF AN ARTIST

A combination of designer Kate Guinness’ creativity and a collection of striking artwork has made this home exquisitely colourful

Soft greens

From knocked-back olive to smoky sage, for many kitchen designers green is the new neutral

MODERNIST REVIVAL

A 19th-century Manhattan townhouse has been given a sophisticated new identity with fine architectural detailing and bursts of colour

Power patterns

Confident and creative – bathrooms are no longer forgotten spaces but instead can be home to gloriously lively decor

Natural textures

From handmade tiles to exposed timbers, these bathrooms celebrate the beauty of tactility

DEPTH OF CHARACTER

Jake Arnold’s integration of contemporary Californian style and traditional British design has produced a home that delights with its sense of comfort and luxury