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The art of wallpaper
A new wallpaper company is unleashing the potential of digital technology to realise ranges of designs created by artists and designers, reveals Arabella Youens.
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A drawing room design that shows how if you start with the right wallpaper, everything else can fall into place
A distinctive wallpaper was the foundation for this drawing room of a London townhouse. Arabella Youens explains how Rosanna Bossom put together this design.
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The transformation of an old Cotswolds farmhouse into a beautiful eight-bedroom house
Arabella Youens looks at Rosanna Bossom's work at Manor Farmhouse in Conderton, Worcestershire.
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A magnificent copper bath at the centre of a wonderful Buckinghamshire bathroom
A striking copper bath and classically inspired joinery have brought this bathroom to life. Arabella Youens takes a closer look.
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A library reborn: How a former call centre became an elegant but relaxed room
Albion Nord has transformed the imposing library at Benham Park in Berkshire into a relaxed, liveable space.
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Light switch alternatives: Why it's time to ditch plastic
There are a growing number of options to replace the plastic light switch.
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How kitchens are being enlivened with colour, from romantic juniper tones to mustard and olive for the brave
When decorating kitchens, colour is now definitely on the menu, says Arabella Youens.
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A traditional country house bedroom elevated by an astonishing hand-painted wallpaper
The discovery of a hand-painted, botanical wallpaper offered the perfect foundation for the newly-refurbished bedroom in Dorset. Arabella Youens takes a look at a lovely scheme put together by Edward Hurst.
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The garden designer who turned her hand to interiors, and created this gorgeous country kitchen
From a blank canvas, garden designer Bridget Elworthy created a relaxed — and warm — country kitchen in an old stone house.
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Why 'blue and green should never be seen' is outdated, absurd and just plain wrong
Arabella Youens investigates the old adage that 'blue and green should never be seen' — and finds that it's simply not true.
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Susan Deliss's fresh country-house drawing room that shows how to be smart without being stuffy
Susan Deliss used a simple, but uplifting mixture of colours to transform a country-house drawing room.
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How to create an antique-style kitchen
The new kitchen of Lisa Mehydene’s Cotswold barn was deliberately designed to appear old.
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A formal country house library with sympathetic new touches
Interior designer Flora Soames has mixed old and new to revive a historic house in Northumberland.
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Mallorca's transformation from sun-and-sangria to sophisticated Mediterranean destination
Arabella Youens revels in the history, food and culture of the largest Balearic island.
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How Sir Malcolm Campbell's Bluebird yacht has been restored and reinvigorated for its 90th anniversary
Bluebird of Chelsea is no ordinary motor yacht. Built for record-breaker Sir Malcolm Campbell and requisitioned for Dunkirk, her story is one of survival against the odds. In her 90th year, her interiors have been given a new lease of life, finds Arabella Youens.
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Unlocking the potential of a beautiful Edwardian house: A new floorplan,hand-carved furniture, and an armoire to last a lifetime
Susie Watson added a relaxed, Gustavian-inspired feel to the bedroom of this Edwardian house. Arabella Youens takes a closer look.
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Curtains or blinds: How to decide what's right for your house
Curtains or blinds? And perhaps even shutters? It's a decision many of us face, so to help you decide Arabella Youens gathers some expert opinions and weighs up the options.
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An airy open-plan kitchen featuring reclaimed materials for a timeless look
Jessica Alken worked with Neptune to create this kitchen in a new Cornish house.
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A sophisticated London bathroom where curves reign supreme
By introducing curves, Irene Gunter fitted a bath and a double shower into a London townhouse.
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What you need to know about building a small country house
When it comes to building new houses, much of the focus is on substantial properties with 10,000sq ft or more. Arabella Youens examines the options for buildings that are more modest in scale.
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The rise of the intimate wedding
Many couples who tied the knot under Covid-19 restrictions have spoken glowingly about the experience of more intimate ceremonies, which look set to stay.
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A double-height library and drawing room that's full of colour and fresh flowers
The library of Bridget Elworthy’s Jacobean manor house in Oxfordshire bursts with vibrant colour.
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A boot room and flower room rolled into one — with a space made just for the dog (labrador not included)
This hard-working space caters for the needs of a large, sociable family. Arabella Youens takes a look.
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A drawing room that dodges the stuffy, formal feel and doubles-down on blocks of colour
The transformation of a Wiltshire drawing room by Lucy Elworthy demonstrates the rich possibilities of a carefully considered use of colour.
