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

THE HOUSE OF FUN

Fearlessly flamboyant is the best way to describe every space of this 1960s French Regency-style mansion in the hills of Los Angeles

HEART & SOUL

A sophisticated use of fresh colours and playful patterns has ensured this modern Singapore apartment is full of character

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

Shopping trips

This month, Joy Moyler details her strong desire to travel and the pieces she loves collecting along the way

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

SPOTLIGHT ON SUSTAINABILITY

In a bid for a greener future, textile houses are adapting while upholding superior standards of quality and style

MOVERS & SHAKERS

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

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 love letter to...

Nina Campbell explains why New England's Maine exerts a permanent pull on her heartstrings

A great escape

The iconic Gleneagles hotel marks its 100th anniversary this year

A PIECE OF PARADISE

This classic English garden in the Sussex countryside was a true labour of love, resulting in a place where there are stunning spaces - and vistas - at every turn

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.

CALMING INFLUENCE

With its peaceful palette and carefully curated collection of antiques and modernist pieces, this handsome farmhouse is a balm for the soul

THE JOY OF...A rural idyll

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

Gather round

Dining spaces these days have many functions, but it is still important to make them beautiful for when they are playing host

Floral arrangement

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

Unearthing beauty

Clay's role in the fine art world is expanding we have advice on collecting and reveal six studio ceramicists to know

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

A love letter to...

Cookery writer Skye McAlpine explains why Venice serves up a daily slice of la dolce vita

A great escape

The whimsical La Fantaisie hotel in Paris is a restful retreat from the city's hubbub

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