CATEGORIES

A look at plaster-effect walls

There are so many reasons to love this decorative treatment - whether soft and powdery or tactile and textured, it is a finish that instils life in a space

Hotel we love

Saint James in Paris' chic 16th arrondissement marries old-world glamour with new-age maximalism and luxury

The imaginative kitchen

Designer Hubert Zandberg loves to pack personality into his designs

The country-chic bathroom

Interior designer Nicole Salvesen reveals the essence of rural charm

More is more is more

Maximalism has long held a place in interior design, and its charming over-the-top whimsy and showstopping credentials continue to enchant

ON GOOD FORM

A series of spacious, open-to-the-skies rooms shape this city garden which is a masterpiece in craftsmanship

ARTISTIC VISION

Interior designer Sheila Bridges has redefined what a country home can be with a curator’s eye and her compelling use of paintings and prints

LEADING LIGHT

Neutrals play a starring role in Schumacher creative director Dara Caponigro’s Bronx home, making it a place that shines bright

OUT OF THE ORDINARY

The Missoni apartment in Milan is a joyous celebration of fashion, family and friends

WEAVING A STORY

This exquisite bastide house in Provence is home to interior designer Patrick Frey – he’s made it his mission to keep its rich heritage alive

TEXTURAL BEAUTY

RAW ORGANIC FINISHES LOOK FABULOUS IN BATHROOMS GIVING THEM A TACTILITY THAT IS CAPTIVATING

DESIGNS ON POOLS

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO CONSIDER TO CREATE AN IDYLLIC SWIM SPOT IN THE GARDEN

PARADISE FOUND

Luxury design house Paolo Moschino transformed four acres of inhospitable Portofino mountainside into a unique pleasure garden

BEYOND THE HORIZON

Finding this Costa Brava getaway was a dream come true for designer Nani Marquina and the peace it gives her has exceeded all expectations

THE FABRIC OF LIFE

Designer Carlotta Oddone's fascination with cloth and colour is evident in the exquisite use of rich hues and furnishings in her Turin home

NATURAL INSTINCT

Seamlessly blending verdant outdoor spaces with serene and organic interiors, this Saint-Tropez villa fully embraces the beauty of nature

HIGH DRAMA

Paolo Castellarin and Didier Bonnin's Milan apartment is filled with the type of spectacle and artistry that deserves a standing ovation

A SIMPLE MASTERPIECE

Set in the hills of Tuscany, this sublime villa was decorated in a pared-back manner so it would beautifully coexist with its surroundings

Ground rules

The materials used underfoot can set the tone of a room - in these spaces they are the stars

Making a mark

We explore an artistically infused home in France that reflects its owner's desire for self-expression

The simple life

Less buying is one approach to being greener at home and these planet-friendly projects are a step in the right direction

BATHROOMS DESIGNED FOR THE TIMES

EACH ONE OF THESE STUNNING SPACES HAS UTILISED METHODS THAT ARE KIND TO THE ENVIRONMENT TAPPING INTO TODAY'S DESIRE TO DO GOOD

KITCHENS WITH A CONSCIENCE

TAKE YOUR COOKING SPACE IN A PLANET-FRIENDLY DIRECTION - DESIGN COMPANIES ARE MAKING IT EASIER FOR EVERYONE

UPS AND DOWNS

This naturalistic hillside garden set in the undulating landscape of the South Downs has a wild beauty that's truly uplifting

PAST& PRESENT

Passionate about bringing houses back to life by using the modern and the salvaged, interior architect Anthi Grapsa turned her hand to this terrace

A NATURAL EVOLUTION

Good things come to those who wait they say and with this farmhouse it took plenty of patience and work for it to become the perfect country idyll

INTO THE WOODS

Hidden away amongst the trees in upstate New York, this beguiling holiday cabin is completely at one with nature

TAILOR MADE

The eclectic home of clothier Guy Hills and his wife Natasha Good is truly one of a kind, with interiors fashioned from captivating salvaged finds

Material matters

There is an alluring organic luxury about these schemes all crafted with pieces focused on being natural

BEHIND THE BRAND

We find out more about fabric firm de Le Cuona and its landmark range of organic, fully traceable linen