Square Roots

Contemporary design and minimalist planting have transformed this tiny urban courtyard into a sculptural work of living art

All Ages

Designed for the owners’ grandchildren, this scheme also had to appeal to grown-up guests

High & Mighty

Structural steel and wooden beams frame striking blue cabinetry in a sociable space

Pattern Play

Decorative floor tiles and clever use of colour combine to bring a contemporary edge to this classic scheme

Order Of Play

This sculptural garden is a tapestry of foliage, with meticulously shaped box in pots that can be moved according to light and whim

Open Secret

Removing walls and widening doors has created an inviting self-contained sanctuary where comfort meets clever design

Common Ground

A palette of toning blues and yellows underpins this striking yet cosseting guest room scheme

Decorative Artist Lucinda Oakes

From her Sussex studio, this artist, designer and muralist  produces wallpapers, paintings and hand-crafted silks inspired by richly embellished works from the 18th century

Gothic Revıval

Once near-derelict, the North Wing of Combermere Abbey has been rejuvenated in an innovative collaboration between its owners and interior designer Nina Campbell.

Home Comforts

Inherited art and antiques, together with accessories from favourite design shops, bring a warm, personal style to this classically decorated Victorian family home.

Urban Design - A New Leaf

The transformation of an unloved town plot into a deceptively low-maintenance, verdant idyll has inspired its owners to enjoy it as an entertaining space that links inside and out.

Ben Taggart

With a sharp eye for detail, this specialist artist creates exquisite miniatures and architectural drawings with precision craftmanship and historical accuracy.

Well Rounded

A carefully crafted mix of textiles and pieces from all over the world brings warmth and character to this bright new-build home.

By the Water's Edge

The ingredients were unpromising, but the owner of this garden in Dorset has transformed the formerly boggy, clay-filled space into a quintessential country idyll, complete with stream and wildlife ponds.

This Is The Life 

After a few months of easy living in a weather-beaten South African beach house, its owners decided to replace it with an equally open and sociable design full of modern-day family comforts.

Character Reference

Despite its youthful provenance, this country home in Hampshire has been painstakingly crafted to exude Georgian elegance, all enhanced by a soft colour palette and a carefully edited collection of reclaimed and antique pieces.

Great Expectations

With a dream of what could be, this garden owner has transformed unkempt paddocks and grazing land into a vision of formal beauty with an enduring sense of history and romance.

Tailored Elegance

Beautiful materials and a statement island work together in this timeless design, which is seriously dressed to impress.

Room To Breathe

Softly warmed by a palette of pinks, blues and greys, these elegantly restrained schemes allow vintage designer pieces to shine.

Victorian Villa - Original Thinking

Not wanting to pass up the opportunity to create the home they had always longed for, the owners of this handsome Scottish property used their initiative when it came to honouring its 19th-century design.

Expert's Garden - The Roseman's Paradise

World-renowned rose breeder David Austin has been developing his wife’s wild garden into a colourful, scented idyl

Colour Block

A clever layout and striking palette combine to create a dramatic yet welcoming scheme.

House Clinic

Our expert, Celia Rufey, answers your interior design questions and decorating dilemmas

Sense Of Drama

An inspired mix of dark terrazzo and flashes of brass brings theatrical appeal to this deceptively simple space

Simply Stylish

A monochrome palette proves a fitting partner to natural materials in this pared-back scheme

Pale And Interesting

A delicate blend of light oak, soft white and dusky grey accentuates the soaring architecture of this serene open-plan space in a new build by the sea

Small Garden - Natural Evolution

The desire for a home studio set a complete redesign of this city garden in motion, with breathtaking results

Calm Waters

A seamless mix of European and north African styles creates an enviable sense of serenity in this relaxed Swiss home.

Converted Coach House - All Is Calm

A tasteful combination of statement lighting, sumptuous fabrics and glimmering wallpapers envelop this beautiful home with peace, elegance and charm

Glamorous Apartment - Art Of Darkness

The owners of this stylish Oslo apartment have eschewed the conventional pale shades of Scandinavian decorating in favour of daring expanses of blue-black and graphic pattern