FIVE FOUNDATIONS OF STYLING A SNUG

Put the effort into creating a cosy retreat, then you can put your feet up while you read, relax and watch TV

SAFE HARBOUR

Rescuing a decaying stone-built cottage in a Cornish fishing village has given Phil and Louise Smith and their family the chance to create the retreat of their dreams

PEACEFUL SPIRIT

School cook Liz Hallam has built a house with outstanding views of the Sound of Mull, decorated with tranquil coastal colours that fit its dreamlike setting

BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY

Marie Soliman has given this traditional Cotswolds cottage a jewel-box makeover - thanks to a mix of found pieces, dramatic wall treatments and contemporary art

ALL IN GOOD TIME

With a five-year hiatus between moving in and starting work on the renovation, Candice and Angus Hart can finally relax in their charming gatehouse home

PAULA SUTTON: The joyful home

Nourish your soul and nurture your space in February's dark days, advises our columnist

DESIGNER OF THE MONTH: Liz Poole

The Bridgerton costume maker also creates characterful soft furnishing's for her homeware brand, Velvet Linen

Happy Houseplants

Keep your indoor oasis looking lush and verdant through the winter months by adapting your plant care routine

Cabinet reshuffle

Cleaning out closets is the first step in the seasonal wardrobe switch-up as we swap to cooler weather clothes. Here's how to give your cupboards a clean sweep

Christmas pudding club

These delicious desserts are perfect for after the big feast or to add a touch of sweetness to the Twixmas days between Boxing Day and New Year

A taste of tradition

The comfort and nostalgia of a traditional festive dinner brings family and friends around the table to celebrate together. Here's how to serve the perfect Christmas lunch

Made with love

Capture some quiet time in the kitchen to craft these thoughtful treats to give to loved ones over the festive sea eason

Comfort & joy

Celebrate the festive season with Clodagh McKenna's warming winter feast for gathering with friends

A day in the country

It's a colourful Christmas at the chateau in France for Angel, Dick and their family

CLODAGH MCKENNA Smallholding life

The chef and smallholder celebrates Christmas Eve in her shepherd's hut 'pub'

GARDEN GLEE

Brightening up seasonal pots and borders with their myriad variations, winter flowering pansies and violas add a welcome splash of colour

WINTER GREENS

A crucial element in garden planting, evergreen shrubs can offer structure, interest and even scent throughout the year

The late, late breakfast show

Long and lazy brunches add the comfort factor to winter weekends and give festive guests an indulgent wake-up call. Go on, take it easy...

Put a bow on it...

Tie your Christmas décor together with ribbons and bows, for festive decorating that's simple and inexpensive to achieve

Making gourmet chocolate in my own kitchen is a dream job'

Bev Stephenson, artisan chocolatier

PINES AND NEEDLES

After all the fun of decking the tree, no one wants drooping branches and dropped needles. Here's how to keep yours looking good for longer

ISLAND LIFE

Design of the prepping, serving and gathering kitchen centrepiece is evolving, with its place as emotional hub of the home as important as its functional credentials

DECORATING WITH NEUTRALS

Designer Kelly Hoppen is renowned for her chic room designs using a pared-back palette. Here, she talks us through how to add interest to a neutral scheme

DESIGNING A BOOT ROOM

Don't get stuck in the mud with your boot room ideas - add a bit of polish to your home's hardworking style

CLOSE TO HOME

Jane and Owain Griffiths made plans for a new life but then found everything they wanted right on their doorstep

CELEBRATING WITH HISTORY

An old barn in the Cotswolds has been transformed into a unique and beautiful home with the help of interior designer Pippa Paton

A NATURAL CHRISTMAS

Merry and Ben Albright's new oak-framed Herefordshire home blends tradition and modernity in a flow of extravagant spaces - the perfect backdrop for a rural Christmas scene

WINTER WONDERLAND

It was a long time coming but Johanna and Deniz Safer finally found the right house and set about transforming it into the perfect setting for magical family get-togethers

A weekend at The Newt

Immerse yourself in the delights of this country house hotel and enjoy the bounty the glorious rolling hills of Somerset can offer

EVER-READY GARDEN

Bring year-round colour to your borders with this vibrant, shrub-filled design from garden expert Nikki Hollier