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IT'S WARM INSIDE

In designer Stephanie Barba Mendoza's home, everything was chosen to make her feel cocooned, looked after and full of joy

A step ahead

A staircase has a dramatic impact on an interior and a great one is both beautiful and practical

Make an entrance

Tiffany Duggan of Studio Duggan opens the door planning and styling a small hallway

STATE OF THE ART Collector's piece

Six interior designers tell us the artists we should be investing in right now

Mexican revolution

Creatives are restoring abandoned homes from the Yucatán's golden era and there's lots to learn from these historic houses

MOVERS & SHAKERS

The homeware and fashion brand that celebrates Colombia's rich craft traditions

A great escape

The iconic Gleneagles hotel marks its 100th anniversary this year

NATURAL ATTRACTION

A garden that invites wildlife in is rich in so many ways, as these diverse spaces illustrate

WILD PROSPECTS

Lulu Urquhart of Urquhart & Hunt takes a deep dive into the importance of our waterways as well as the work of nature's eco-engineer: the beaver

LIFE IN COLOUR

Around 30 years old, this country home used to be described as a white box - now it's a joyful place with fresh hues and uplifting pattern.

THE JOY OF...A rural idyll

This month, our columnist Joy Moyler extols the virtues of living - and working - in the countryside

Floral arrangement

Interior designer Sarah Vanrenen shares her wisdom on using floral fabrics and wallpapers

DESIGN COMES TO LIFE

The WOW!house event will open its doors on 4 June - we hear from the designers behind three of the spaces

MOVERS & SHAKERS

A love for leather and its many possibilities is the creative catalyst for this Norfolk-based maker

MERRY & BRIGHT

This Edwardian home feels joyful all year round and it is all down to the bold colours, pretty patterns and delightful decorative details

A WINTER'S TALE

Surrounded by snow-covered mountains, this chic chalet is designed to keep the cold at bay and everyone inside warm and cosy

ALL IS CALM

Christmas is a relaxed affair in this New England home, which is a study in laid-back elegance

DESIGN RULES - Social spaces

Martin Hulbert and Jay Grierson of Martin Hulbert Design on inviting rooms for entertaining

WILD PROSPECTS

Adam Hunt of Urquhart & Hunt discusses how to create nature-friendly garden where wildlife can thrive

Good for the soul

The veg-centric recipes in Ravinder Bhogal's new book are pure joy and feed all the senses

ANCIENT & MODERN

Sas Built twenty years ago, this beguiling villa has a sense of history that comes from pieces dating back as far as the 13th century

SUNSHINE STATE OF MIND

The light that shines on this coastal villa enhances its airy and elegant interiors, making it a home that is both uplifting and relaxed

A NATURAL WONDER

Two creatives were able to show their flair for curating vintage finds, art and their own designs in this marvellous Mallorcan apartment

The big splash

Pools and pavilions come in all shapes and sizes and there is a real movement for them to be both natural looking and functioning

Art of glass

Letting light into dark spaces is one of the main attractions of designing with glass, but it can also introduce creativity and beauty

REFINED ELEGANCE

Interior designer Kylee Shintaffer has reimagined her family home in Seattle as a graceful oasis both inside and out

RESTORED & REVIVED

With her innate ability to mix styles, designer Crystal Sinclair has stayed true to the history of this New York home while introducing modernity

Design rules

Interior designer Nicola Harding shares how she uses lighting to create atmosphere

Hotel we love

Boho buzz meets laid-back luxury at Santa Monica Proper, a Kelly Wearstler-designed haven in the heart of the city

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