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SETTING THE SCENE

This sumptuous bedroom exudes a calming vibe while. capitalising on its grand view of the luscious garden

DESIGN RULES - Social spaces

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

A cook's Christmas

The renowned recipe writer shares the ingredients of her home-cooked festive feast just don't add pomegranate!

Christmas HARMONY

Luke and Ben Gibbons have used neutral colours and natural textures to enhance the innate character of their 16th-century farmhouse which is the perfect setting for festive family parties

Georgian GEM

Carved out from unpromising, derelict buildings, Michelle and Barry Sames' cosy home combines modern comfort with period  charm

FIVE FOUNDATIONS OF GUEST BEDROOMS

Create a home from home for visiting friends and family with these gorgeous guest room ideas

Prepping for the festive season

Garlands are strung, wreaths made and narcissi potted as our lifestyle columnist Diana Yates decks the halls of her home for Christmas

CREATE A ROOM THAT GLOWS

Co-director of lighting company Jim Lawrence, Sheena Lawrence shares how to create a cosy atmosphere throughout the darkest months of the year

WILD PROSPECTS

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

Season's GREETINGS

Beautifully textured schemes make Tracey Gill's cottage feel particularly welcoming at this time of year

Inner Space

Tucked away on a Hollywood street lined with historic old movie stages, the prolific film and TV producer Ryan Murphy has quietly created a home for his extensive offices. An intentional canvas of calming neutrals that promote clarity and let creativity bubble to the fore, the interiors - for which Murphy enlisted the help of designer Jeremiah Brent to realise his vision - also took inspiration from the futuristic film set of the Netflix mini-series, Halston, on which Murphy acted as executive producer. He takes us on a tour inside...

'We share a modern vision'

Textural surfaces, eco materials and a healthy obsession with detail has allowed Enni and Teemu to design a unique home full of warmth and atmosphere

'How decor helps you get a good night's sleep'

Trend talk - Pinterest's head of home Matt Siberry shares the top bedroom trends that people are 'pinning' the most this season

Boot room

THESE SIMPLE DESIGN INGREDIENTS ARE ALL YOU NEED TO CREATE A PRACTICAL DEDICATED SPACE FOR YOUR SHOES AND OUTDOOR GEAR

Damson

THIS MONTH, OUR COLOUR EXPERTS PRESENT THIS DRAMATIC HUE AND SHARE HOW TO USE IT SUCCESSFULLY IN YOUR HOME

How to choose carpet

DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START? HERE'S WHAT TO CONSIDER BEFORE YOU COMMIT

hometruths

JOAN COLLINS PERSONAL GETS UP CLOSE AND WITH HER HOME

Weekend decorator

CLEVER TRICKS TO MINI DECOR PROJECTS... WE ROUND UP THE SIMPLEST, QUICKEST WAYS TO MAKE YOUR HOME MORE BEAUTIFUL NOW

Sanctuary bedroom

TURN YOUR ATTENTION TO YOUR BEDROOM, CREATING A SPACE OF CALM AND REST, WITH OUR EXPERT HELP

SEARCH & rescue

FINDING AN HISTORIC BEACHFRONT HOUSE AND GIVING IT FRESH APPEAL WITH A SEA-INSPIRED PALETTE WAS JUST THE START OF A NEW CHAPTER FOR JANE AND MARTIN WILL

NATURALLY elegant

A MIX OF EARTHY TONES AND NATURAL WOOD FINISHES WERE USED IN ALI AND ALEX POGGIALE'S STYLISH HOME TO CREATE A CALM AND EYE-CATCHING INTERIOR

tidy house tidy mind

TRANSFORM YOUR PANTRY WITH THESE HANDY HINTS, TIPS AND MUST-HAVES

Space & light

THE ABUNDANT DAYLIGHT FLOWING INTO MANISSA PATEL'S NEW KITCHEN ALLOWED HER TO OPT FOR A DARING DARK GREEN

Natural touch

CLAIRE JOANNIDÉS TURNED A DATED BATHROOM INTO A FAMILY SPACE WITH A WOODLAND-INSPIRED FEATURE WALL

48 hours in Manchester & Stockport

There is so much more to this thriving area of north-west England than football and soap operas

THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX

Visionary design and next-level craftsmanship have transformed a Govanhill flat into a work of art

Reading LIST

Design that will stand the test of time is the focus of our latest batch of books, all of which deserve a prime spot on a very stylish coffee table

The art of colour

Exciting partnerships between paint companies and museums, galleries and heritage organisations offer inspiration for home decoration

GROOVE IS IN THE ART

Thanks to clever set dressing, this blank slate has become a characterful home

The starting point

As the first project of both its original architect and the one who would reshape it 150 years later, this little coach house in Argyll has been on quite a journey