UPSTATE GLORY

The sensitive renovation of an 18th-century New York State farmhouse prompted a journey of discovery for its owners

THE DESIGNER'S MIND

Kit Kemp sheds some light on her creative process, with an introduction by acting editorial director Pip McCormac

SEA CHANGE

Hidden inside a Royal Navy Dockyard, this garden is a series of small but perfectly formed rooms befitting the Georgian house to which it belongs

STILL WATERS

WHETHER GREAT OR SMALL, COUNTRY OR URBAN, PONDS ARE A HYPNOTIC FEATURE IN AN OUTDOOR SPACE

IN WITH THE OLD

A 14th-century town house in historic Rye provides the perfect backdrop for an antiques dealer’s favourite finds

COVER TO COVER

YOU CAN TURN A CORNER OF YOUR HOME INTO THE PERFECT READING AREA WITH JUST A LITTLE ATTENTION TO COLOUR, SPACE AND LIGHT

LIFE & SOUL

Kit Kemp has woven her inimitable creative thread through her Hampshire home, imbuing it with uplifting colours and a playfulness that belies a keen eye for detail

ARTISTIC ENDEAVOUR

Preserving the authentic character of this Cape Cod house was a priority for its owner, designer John Derian

The Height Of Good Taste

Clever use of raised beds and terraces by designer Matt Keightley has turned a featureless garden into a showstopping oasis for pleasure and play

THE GOOD LIFE

Interior stylist Lynda Gardener has renovated this unique Australian country property to make it a welcome retreat away from the bustle of the city.

SUNSHINE STATE

The Zen-like interior and exterior of this Californian home shine bright and lend themselves to relaxation

REFINED LINES

Gemma Gordon-Duff ’s redesign of this Chelsea townhouse dovetails its Georgian elegance with cool, contemporary shapes

PERFECTLY POISED

A shared vision resulted in the stunning makeover of this home – and it is a transformation that honours the property’s exceptional position above the sea

Q & A ASK MR MERRIDEW

OUR RESIDENT UNDER BUTLER PROVIDES HOME HELP

OUTDOOR PURSUITS

A country house in the Surrey Hills has been sensitively refreshed by interior design studio Sims Hilditch with soft colours and botanical prints that reference its glorious setting.

ONE TO WATCH

Working with the spirit of a place, landscape architect Kristian Reay develops exciting concepts to create dynamic outdoor spaces

NATURAL ABUNDANCE

The revitalised gardens at Newton House celebrate Robin and Jane Cannon’s desire to decorate outdoors with thousands of May-flowering bulbs and rhizomes.

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Lulu Lytle, co-founder of Soane Britain

WELCOME HOME

Adaptability and sociability were central to the brief for this Victorian property to make it suit its gregarious owners, then interior designer Stephanie Dunning was tasked to evoke luxe schemes

SIMPLY THE BEST

SEVEN WINNERS IN THE SOCIETY OF GARDEN DESIGNERS AWARDS 2020 SHARE THE CREATIVE THINKING BEHIND THEIR PRIZE DESIGNS

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Campbell - Rey, design partnership and creative consultants

JEWELS IN THE CROWN

In spring, this garden bursts into life with a treasure trove of glorious tulips woven through borders of topiary and gnarled old apple trees

ART & SOUL

Paint and furniture atelier Cassandra Ellis has transformed a rural retreat into an ethereal home with her discerning eye for colour and design

RAW BEAUTY

Ceramicist Anouk Kramer’s rural home and studio is a time capsule of authentic Dutch character

AGED TO PERFECTION

Interior designer Adelaide Bragg has aligned old and new beautifully at this Australian homestead

DREAM SITTING ROOM

INTERIOR DESIGNER SOPHIE ASHBY REVEALS HOW NATURE PROVIDED THE INSPIRATION FOR THIS SCHEME’S WELCOMING, EARTHY PALETTE

A SMART ACT

Interior designers Turner Pocock have created a home that functions for family life, but also has a grown-up, sophisticated side

HOUSE STYLE

One of the most influential sources of interiors inspiration over the past two decades, country hotels have long set the decorating agenda – and their look is moving on again

THE GREAT BRITISH BAKERS

CAMBRIDGE BAKERY FITZBILLIES HAS BECOME AN INSTITUTION, SERVING THE BEST CAKES AND BAKES TO GENERATIONS OF FANS FOR 100 YEARS: SOFTLY SCENTED, NICELY SPICED AND RISEN TO PERFECTION

LIGHT & SHADE

This striking Devon home, designed by Field Day Studio, has blended tradition and modernity into a calm and cohesive whole