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Artistic flourishes • Get a chic, illustrated look with our vibrant decorative picks
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Technicolour DRAMA • An energetic hit of colour is just the thing to combat grey-day blues. Lift the mood with the brightest and boldest hues, pairing clashing and complementary tones for an instant dopamine hit
TAKE A LEAP INTO BOLD COLOUR • Look on the bright side with hues that provide an instant mood boost
Curtain CALL • Not just for windows (though, obviously, just the thing for windows), curtains can be used in so many ways. Practical, versatile and very on-trend, they’re having a moment in stylish homes and we’re happy to see them back on track…
Small kitchens with BIG IMPACT • Designing a compact space that meets the needs of a household can be a bit of a challenge. But rooms that put your ingenuity to the test can become the cleverest and most original in your home…
Stylish lighting solutions • Want to bring a cosy glow, shine a light on a favourite piece or create a stunning focal point? Then take a look at our edit of the most brilliant lights on the high street
Modern farmhouse • Fforest Farm’s stunning rustic accommodation near the West Wales coast mixes natural textures and organic materials for a cosy look. Keep the colour palette warm and inspired by the great outdoors with earthy shades of chocolate, forest green and damson. Throw in a snuggly sheepskin and a good book for the perfect winter night in.
Turn your bookshelf into a style statement • ‘Bookshelf wealth’ is the buzz in interior design right now. This month, columnist Sophie Robinson shares how to create a shelving display that tells your story
Light & laidback VINTAGE VIBES • White walls, wooden floors and an airy new extension provide the backdrop to one couple’s eclectic collection of retro furniture and accessories in this relaxed and welcoming Victorian home
Get the look • Mix and match vintage and modern pieces to recreate Rujina’s eclectic interiors
Contemporary chic in an Edwardian villa • Traditional from the outside, unashamedly modern within, this updated and extended period home is perfect for modern family life
Get the look • Team bold statement furniture with striking sculptural shapes to steal Olga’s sophisticated style
A manor house for MODERN LIVING • Elegant yet quirky, this historic home offers a unique take on country living
Get the look • Copy Sarah’s modern country house style with print, pattern and a touch of whimsy
A Victorian HOME TRANSFORMED • Having fallen in love with their home’s character and original features, one couple then had to deal with its rotten joists and blown plaster. The stunning result is thanks to a lot of hard work and a creative approach
Get the look • Add impact to an earthy palette, as Jo has, with metallic accessories and graphic patterns
A WiLD EsCAPe • Set within a dramatic Highland landscape, a derelict cottage has been transformed into a tranquil retreat with simple natural finishes and panoramic views that invite...