modern extensions

WITH STRIKING USE OF COLOUR, MATERIALS AND SHAPE, THE LATEST DESIGNS ADD SO MUCH MORE THAN AN EXTRA ROOM

think like a pro

It's not just interior designers who are skilled at picking the perfect palette architects are in on the act, too, and Richard Parr knows just how to get the ideal shade

colour decoded

As with all successful schemes, there's much more going on beneath the surface of this space than first appears -Livingete's colour expert Amy Moorea Wong reveals all

enduring style

B&B Italia has pioneered modern Italian furniture design since 1966 - but its latest collection feels as fresh as ever

TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED

Seventeenth-century origins meet vibrant contemporary design in a cleverly reimagined Amsterdam canal house

ROCK OF AGES

The owners of a Menorcan home have made a stylish yet sustainable retreat using the island's signature stone

FORCE OF NATURE

An unexpected flood into what was already a dark basement flat prompted a new vision, full of light, natural materials and foliage

TOP OF THE WORLD

High above the busy streets of Bangkok, two talented designers have created a tranquil retreat that nods to chic 1970s style and makes the most of the views

A PLACE IN THE SUN

An apartment within a former luxury hotel celebrates - and updates - the style of France's Côte d'Azur

OUTSIDE IN

The design of this modernist bungalow in South Africa was dictated by the trees on the plot and the desire for an indoor-outdoor flow

Rooting For Change

The concept of the 'environmentally healthy' garden is something we should all be embracing - and top designers have the intel on how to get it right

courtyard gardens

THESE COMPACT AND CONSTRAINED OUTDOOR PLOTS CAN FEEL LIKE URBAN OASES IF THE RIGHT DESIGN CHOICES ARE MADE

NEXT BIG THING

Our favourite designers pick aname on their radar that ought to be on yours, too. This month: interior designer Hollie Bowden introduces a London-based furniture and lighting studio

global outlook: interiors report

OUR NEW YORK EDITOR KEITH FLANAGAN UNCOVERS THE US LAUNCHES AND DESIGN NEWS MAKING WAVES OVER HERE TOO

colour decoded

There’s nothing subtle about this scheme, says Livingetc’s Amy Moorea Wong – it’s a celebration of the pure joy of colour

Blazing a trail

Perhaps you know her from her incredible ceramic wall mural or her activism either way, Malene Djenaba Barnett is a groundbreaker in the truest sense of the word

sky high

Harnessing natural light is a goal for every home and the sophisticated skylights seen today are using modern tech and design to ace that objective

PLAIN SAILING

This converted boathouse in Copenhagen provides carefree days on the waterfront for its architect owners

MADE TO MEASURE

Inside and out, the bespoke and crafted elements of this Lisbon abode make for a home like no other

ZEST FOR LIFE

With its palette of sunny sorbet shades and space-enhancing design, this Milan apartment is full of good vibes

A CONFIDEN

Assured and bold decorating is found in every corner of this contemporary Los Angeles pad that is the epitome of cool

SPANISH REVIVAL

The design of this restored 1900 Majorcan townhouse cleverly disguises all the mod cons so history prevails

TECHNICOLOUR DREAM

Vivid saturated tones give this elegant San Francisco home an alluring fun side

SEE YOU IN COPENHAGEN

The Danish capital feels like the epicentre of the art and design world

robot vacuums

THIS PIECE OF TECH HAS COME A LONG WAY SINCE CLUNKY EARLY MODELS- PACKED WITH SMART FEATURES FOR AN FASY LIFF

transforming furniture

A DESK THAT TURNS INTO A BED? A CUPBOARD THAT OPENS INTO A TABLE? THIS IS HOW CANNY PIECES CAN PERFECT SMALL-SPACE LIVING

secret ingredient: outdoor projectors

TAKE MOVIE NIGHTS UP A NOTCH BY MOVING THEM OUTSIDE - POPCORN OPTIONAL

CONSIDERING GOING CUSTOM-MADE BUT DON'T KNOW WHERE TO BEGIN? THIS IS THE PLACE TO START

There is something so satisfying about a bespoke piece of furniture that fits perfectly. Tailored to the way you interact with your home, a bespoke piece can also solve the problem of a room with an unusual layout. But in the big wide world of custom furniture, where on earth do you start? We spoke to the experts to find out.

OUT OF TOWNERS

A love affair with London prompted Americans Julia and David to snap up an aunt's mews house when she decided to sell

A LIGHT TOUCH

Cleverly reimagined to let the sun in, this busy family home has also been designed to allow for plenty of peace and calm