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Garden views

This month, Amanda Bassett, National Trust lead gardener at Stoneywell in Leicestershire, talks signs of spring and listening to your soil

GREAT DEPTH

An emphasis on tactile elements like shimmering zellige tiles, limestone, oak and gold leaf gave this American new build character

PATTERN PLAY

Decorative motifs on tiles, textiles and wallpapers are making an impact in all the most stylish bathrooms

A GREAT ESCAPE

Bursting with colour, pattern and artisan crafts, this reimagined Roman palazzo is a feast for the senses

Steel force

This malleable material can be fashioned into durable, defining and decorative features that will bring life to your garden.

MY LIFE IN 10

Nicola Cox, co-founder and CEO of furniture, lighting and art studio Cox London, shares some of her favourite things

A LOVE LETTER TO...

Interior designer Suzy Hoodless reveals why the Nordic archipelago of Stockholm provides her with year-round inspiration

TAKE TWO

Kitchens that double down on colour and texture, whether that be bold contrasts or subtle blends, are all the more beautiful for it

I WANTED TO RESPECT THE HOUSE'S HISTORY & MAKE IT WORK FOR MODERN LIFE

Becoming the custodian of a listed property involves both challenges and triumphs, as one designer discovered when she bought a Regency farmhouse stuck in the past

BEAUTY at every TURN

Deep in the heart of the Hampshire countryside lies an elegant English flower garden inspired by the innovative gardeners of the 20th century and where different 'rooms' combine to make one complete masterpiece

Movers & Shakers

Meet some of today’s visionary designer-makers keeping age-old crafts alive, honouring the past and shaping the future

SCULPTING BEAUTY

Our columnist Willow Kemp on the power of sculpture and how to source and display this art form

HOME COMFORTS

Designer Jake Arnold on the decor decisions that will ensure inviting, easy-living interiors

Ethereal & elegant, sheers are the new way to make a subtle design statement

Choose modern sheer fabrics for a subtle statement

The finer details

Understated but transformative design choices were the backbone of the modernisation of this London home, which has the balance of form and function perfected

Out & About

A round-up of gardens to see for early spring colour

OPPOSITES attract

The calm and relaxed interior of this elegant period villa in London is a world away from the busy city streets in which it is located

DECORATIVE DETAILS

For interior designer Joy Moyler, it's meaningful finishing touches that make a home unique and fabulous

Small spaces, big thinking

Tall trees, large planters and capacious seating can all be applied to more intimate garden plots and these lovely examples illustrate how generosity in design pays off

ROOMS with a VIEW

York Gate Garden started out as farmland but through the tenacity of one family it became the beautiful collection of garden rooms we see today, which were all carved out using yew and beech hedges

NATURAL BEAUTY

Bring the colours and textures of the great outdoors inside for a bathing space that is a true sanctuary

MORE IS MORE

A heady mix of styles, including art deco and baroque, were referenced by Tamsin Johnson during the renovation of this Sydney home

Kitchens & Bathrooms - SMART SOLUTIONS FOR THE BUSIEST SPACES

On the kitchen front we look at how storage can be fabulous and functional and in bathrooms we focus on schemes that feel serene and calm, plus two designers reveal their dream looks

CALM & COLLECTED

The task presented to Studio QD was to turn this London apartment into a serene sanctuary by curating spaces that flowed beautifully and were full of light and character

ALL IN ORDER

Storage needs to be smart in a kitchen but it can also be beautiful

MASTER OF arts

Studio Squire has imbued this bijou London pied-à-terre with an elegant aesthetic defined by the owners' favourite paintings and some astute bespoke furniture

COSY, COLOURFUL, LAYERED & PLAYFUL, THIS DELIGHTFUL APARTMENT IS A VISUAL FEAST

Designer Elizabeth Hay is celebrated for her use of colour and pattern and she has used this expertise to elevate the modest proportions of this Singaporean home

THE right note

By playing with scale and fine-tuning the balance between form and function in this London maisonette, designer Christian Bense has composed a stunning home

THE NEW SHANGRI-LA

Across the globe, garden designers are creating paradise-like spaces by embracing the flora and heritage of indigenous landscapes

A QUIET PLACE

The beauty of this restored Mallorcan villa is its stillness, both inside and out - and it makes whoever comes to visit completely relaxed