Blown Away

Alvar Aalto created a vase for the Karhula-Iittala glass competition.

Catherine Macgruer Knitted Textiles Designer

Scotland has such a rich textile history and reputation.

Kit Kemp

The creative force behind a portfolio of chic and glamorous hotels in London and New York, Kit Kemp is renowned not only for her unique interiors but also as an author, a respected champion of British art, craft and sculpture, and as a designer of textiles, fragrance and homewares

Good Impressions

A splendid new studio complex in Edinburgh adds to the capital’s growing portfolio of cool and creative artist spaces

Flight Of Fancy

A UNIQUE, AERODYNAMIC HOUSE HAS LANDED ON A PRIVATE AIRFIELD SOUTH OF GLASGOW AND SCOOPED A MAJOR RIAS AWARD

Pedal To The Metal

THEY SAY IT TAKES A LITTLE LUCK to get a business off the ground.

The Big Picture

Walls are setting the scene this season

A New Dawn

A MORAYSHIRE INSTITUTION since the mid-1970s, Brodie Countryfare has been a beacon of style and sustenance in the north-east for decades.

Double Up

Let your scheme guide your selection.

Organic Matter

Inject warmth with natural materials.

On The Surface

Ditch all white in favour of high drama.

Form & Function

Looking at this airy, elegant bathroom, its hard to believe that it measures just 210cm by 180cm at its widest points.

A Slice Of Danish

THE MAYOR SOFA BY Arne Jacobsen and Flemming Lassen was ripe for revival: we’ve seen all things Scandi win acclaim in recent years, be it on our TV screens or in our interiors. But how to make a classic work for now, and how to ensure that this 1930s design is suited to modern living?

'TIS The Season To Be Chic

Prep now for a festive period filled with fresh decor ideas

Classic Good Looks

Special homes deserve special bathrooms, and this exceptional house finally has a bathroom worthy of it. Part of the landmark estate designed by the visionary Victorian builder Alfred Heaver, whose red-brick terraces have been a sought-after address for more than a century, the house overlooks a leafy stretch of parkland. And it was this view that particularly impressed Lee Collins of Braco Designs when the owners asked him to come up with ideas for a new bathroom.

Designed For Life

Big proportions need big solutions when it comes to creating a living-room scheme that will work equally well as a grand party space and an intimate retreat.

Behind Closed Doors East End Press

An old factory in Bridgeton is inspiring Glasgow printmaker Ellie Hodesdon to produce her best work yet.

Bedding

SURELY, THE EASIEST (and least expensive) way to revamp the room is by updating the bedding, and what’s better for the spring-cum-summer months than fresh, bright bed linen? “Start with the right foundations: a mattress protector, mattress topper, for added comfort, and your perfect pillow and quilt,” says Jo Jaggs, General Manager of Design at Sheridan.

Doshi Levien

The boundary between home and work has been erased for these two extraordinary designers, and they couldn’t be happier.

Meet the Maker Helena Jackson Beekeeper

I’m classed as a youngster in the beekeeping fraternity, which, when you’re in your 40s, is quite nice. But this is more a reflection of the average age of a beekeeper, and highlights that we need to get a broader range of ages involved to keep the art and traditions going, while being progressive.

Must Sea

Sounds of the waves and idyllic walks along the coast have made Scottish homes by the water a real draw for buyers

Escape​ Elie Select

A fine collection of impressive homes allows visitors to sample the best of life in this Fife coastal town

Edwin Lutyens Architect - 1869–1944

His country houses delighted his Edwardian clients and are still ranked among Britain’s best-loved buildings

Kelvin Court

BUILT IN THE 1930s by J.N. Fatkin of Newcastle, Kelvin Court is a landmark, instantly recognisable thanks to its Art Deco styling and immaculate landscape garden.

Space & Storage

Hide And Flow With Clever Solutions

Master of Disguise

A subtle mimicking of the surrounding hills has allowed this Angus home to become part of the landscape.

Square Up

The Buzzwords Are Maximalism, Material And Maintenance

Behind Closed Doors Asprey

Honoured by monarchs and admired for its quality all over the world, the brand still puts craftsmanship at the heart of everything it does

Success All Areas

Turning their damp, dilapidated bungalow into a warm, open and completely accessible home has made this family from Edinburgh very happy

Case Study Dress To Impress

Case Study Dress To Impress