Interiors

Why you should take inspiration from overseas chic — just remember that nowhere in Britain will ever be St Tropez

Giles Kime offers words of sage advice for those inspired by their summer jaunts to bring a touch of continental dash back home.

A Nina Campbell-designed bedroom where comfort and beauty go hand-in-hand

Nina Campbell combines comfort and calm in this harmonious bedroom scheme. Amelia Thorpe takes a closer look.

How to give a new lease of life to a piece of old furniture

Bringing a touch of French chic to an English country house

How to add character to a new-build house, from paint and furniture to the size of your doors

Carefully chosen furniture, paint, joinery and architectural details will all help to add character to a new house, says Clive Aslet.

Blending reclaimed materials into your home to create a welcoming, relaxed living space

Interior designer Fi Crole used French antiques and reclaimed materials to create a timeless feel in a newly-built house.

How large-scale wallpaper can transform a space beyond recognition

Fortune favours the bold – in actions and interiors. Giles Kime explains how big and bold can make a small room look larger and what to avoid if your floor space is limited.

Glamping DIY: Taking a bit of interior chic with you when you're out and about this summer

No longer relegated to the pages of Harry Potter, luxury camping is now a very viable and comfortable option for those wishing to holiday closer to home. Read our advice for how to keep your tent looking and feeling as luxurious as possible.

Six top tips on how to 'upcycle' old homeware, creating stunning original pieces and safeguarding the environment

Sustainable interior designer, upcycler and self-proclaimed ‘warrior on waste’ Lynne Lambourne offers her expert tips on how to upcycle items found in your home or in one of the British Heart Foundations new home stores.

Beautiful bedrooms: How to tell a tale with your choice of antiques

Max Rollitt has lent a distinctive, period feel to a farmhouse bedroom.

How William Morris transformed his London home: 'Let us hope we shall all grow younger there, my dear'

William Morris's London home was just as remarkable as his country houses, as Clive Aslet discovered during a visit to the new exhibition at Kelmscott House.

How four of the greatest writers in history thrived in their garden sheds

Over the years many writers have found a garden shed to be a perfect place to lock themselves away from everyday life and let their creativity pour out. Rob Crossan celebrates four titans of literature who have made the most of that little spot in the garden.

The joy of the orangery, and how an 18th century practicality became 21st century luxury

An orangery is a joy, whether you use it for growing fruit or merely as a perfect way to link your garden to the rest of your house.

Why it's easy being green – start small and take it from there

How to mix old and new: Five ways to use antiques alongside contemporary touches in your home

Balancing old and new is always a tough task when you're putting together room designs — but when it's done well, the results can be spectacular. We spoke to designer Emma Sims-Hilditch to get her tips.

How to bring a change of tempo to a large drawing room with a sumptuous sitting area

Inspired by Moroccan furniture, Guy Goodfellow looked to his own home to create a bold and intoxicating addition to his drawing room.

How a collection of first editions can make your personal library just that little bit more special

Few things are more alluring than a spectacularly beautiful library within a fine country house. But should you be fortunate enough to own such a room, the problem of what to keep within can be tricky — though rare first editions are always a good bet.

How to keep a sense of fun without veering into 'unhinged eclecticism'

The little touches added to this redesigned Oxfordshire pub keep it fresh, fun and lively without overdoing it — something we could all learn from, as Giles Kime explains.

From accountant's office to family kitchen: A social space with warmth and grandeur

Bunny Turner has transformed a former accountant’s office into a family kitchen by removing false ceilings, custom-ordering a table and combining classical beauty with durability.

Art Deco kitchens: How a touch of 1920s glamour and dash can lift your most-used room

Having a touch of classic inspiration isn't necessarily about recreating a look from the past — it can be as simple as taking a few details here and there, as Giles Kime explains.