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REFINED ELEGANCE

Interior designer Kylee Shintaffer has reimagined her family home in Seattle as a graceful oasis both inside and out

Amazing double-height spaces

From gorgeous oak-frame spaces to minimalist modern rooms, these beautiful lofty spaces will set your imagination soaring

Creating an indoor/outdoor space

Encourage your home to be at one with the great outdoors by linking up your inner and outer spaces

Sliding doors

There’s a lot to consider when it comes to choosing sliding doors. We shed light on what you need to know before you buy

Knocking down and replacing a house

Demolishing and rebuilding on the same site may or may not need a planning application, so before you start navigating this potentially tricky route, take planning consultant Simon Rix’s advice

HOW TO SAVE MONEY ON LANDSCAPING

To get the most out of your time and money the landscaping aspect of a build should be planned in from the start. Quantity surveyor Tim Phillips lays the groundwork…

QUICK-FIX REFRESH

A flick of paint and a flash of colour - spend an hour or two to create these in the moment makeovers for your space

'My everlasting flower displays are magical and ethereal'

Floral artist and founder of Botanical Tales, Bex Partridge

Find serenity step by step

What if you could amplify the benefits of a stroll in nature with meditations that turn a simple walk into a journey for mind and spirit? Author Danielle North explains more

Pick & mix

A hearty salad, crunchy crostini and indulgent cheesecake bars make the perfect alfresco feast - set them out and let everyone help themselves

The joyful home

Our columnist packs a picnic and paraphernalia in her vintage car, ready for a grand day out

The conversation: OLGA ASHBY

The designer tells our editor Pip Rich about how curved edges and clumsy spouses can come together to create a stylish safety net that we can all fall back on

Rescue remedy

After a series of frustrating setbacks with planning permission, Gary and Sue Hilton came up with the ideal formula for building their new home

home security

WHETHER YOU'RE JETTING OFF THIS SUMMER OR STAYING PUT, LET THE NEWEST TECH GIVE YOU EXTRA PEACE OF MIND

HOW GREEN IS YOUR HOME? Is a wind Lurbine right for your home?

If you’re thinking of resorting to wind power to bring down your bills, check out our expert Tim Pullen’s ultimate guide to wind turbines

A woodland Symphony

Musicians Katerina Nazarova and Tim Hugh built their own sustainable home in a truly wild setting

CHARM SCHOOL

What was a white box is now a room that has a wonderful relaxed grace, plenty of character and streams of light

easy-going gardens

THE SUN IS OUT AND SO ARE WE HERE'S HOW TO GET AN OUTDOOR SPACE AS CHILLED AS YOU ARE

On the edge

Built on a plot overlooking a steep valley, Jane and Tim Trounce’s cantilevered home was built in defiance of gravity — and a whole load of project setbacks

ETERNAL SUMMER

Referencing sunshine destinations from Ibiza to Mexico, this Sydney beach house has to-die-for holiday vibes all year round

12 ways to get the best from trades

If you want to keep your build on track and to budget, you’ll need to know how to best engage with different trades to create a harmonious site and a successful project. Michelle Guy offers some words of advice…

Sizzling summer

Create the perfect conditions for alfresco entertaining with these practical and elegant designs for outdoor kitchens

URBAN renewal

The Dallas abode of Kaitlyn Coffee is a masterclass in updating a home with second-hand finds

ON TOP OF THE WORLD

For Jane Turner, the opportunity to add a roof terrace garden was what won her over when she first saw her Georgian mews home

Lessons Learnt

Embarking on a self-build to create their perfect home in Co. Mayo has been a huge learning experience for homeowners Katie and Henry.

Colour Confident

Megan and Ronan wanted to replace the kitchen in their Greystones home with an open-plan design better suited to busy family life.

Open-Plan Living

This month architect and interior design extpert Denise O'Connor offers her expert advice on designing an open-plan living space to enhance your home and quality of life.

Outdoor Lounging

Turn your outdoor living into a relaxing haven to be enjoyed year round with these seating ideas.

Designed For Living

Serpentine Interiors worked alongside the owners of this family home in Co. Waterford to update the interior and exterior to meet their lifestyle needs.

My favourite ROOM

Susan McCarthy tells us more about the room in her home that is bringing her the most joy at the moment.