Interiors
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Creating a 'statement island' that defines a kitchen without overwhelming it
Elegant proportions and soft hues offset the dramatic scale of this kitchen in the Cotswolds. Amelia Thorpe takes a look.
By Amelia Thorpe Published
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All we are saying is give fleece a chance
Wool month is the time to consider sleeping in bedding sourced from a local flock, says Giles Kime.
By Giles Kime Published
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A modern kitchen perfectly framed by the exquisite ancient beams
Artichoke designed a discreet and timeless kitchen to complement a converted granary. Amelia Thorpe takes a look.
By Amelia Thorpe Published
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Yes, you can put a new kitchen in a Grade I-listed house — and this beautiful example shows how
Traditional cabinetry was a key ingredient in the sympathetic restoration of a Grade I-listed Tudor house in Shropshire.
By Arabella Youens Published
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A country house kitchen which shows how adding new walls can transform your space
A new Plain English design in Northumberland demonstrates the benefits of carving up a kitchen.
By Arabella Youens Published
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Why bold pattern is a magic ingredient in a scheme
Going large and bold with pattern is a brilliant way to breath new life into a room. Giles Kime explains more.
By Giles Kime Published
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How to pep up a featureless room with an injection of drama and colour
Nels Crosthwaite Eyre employed a dramatic wallpaper to inject pattern, scale and colour into a converted building in north London.
By Giles Kime Published
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A gloomy kitchen entirely re-created as a cosy living space
When Nicole Salvesen and Mary Graham were asked to redecorate a country house in Berkshire, the first task was to turn a dark space into a colourful sitting room.
By Arabella Youens Published
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Six things you need to know before painting a room off-white — and five beautiful tints to consider
Trying to choose a neutral? You’ll be presented with a sea of confusing choices. Amelia Thorpe asks leading colour experts for advice on plotting a course.
By Amelia Thorpe Published
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Fruits of the loom: The bespoke rugs designed by some of Inchbald's best students
The Inchbald School of Design and Veedon Fleece teach students the beauty of bespoke by inviting them to design their own carpets, finds Amelia Thorpe.
By Amelia Thorpe Published
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A London townhouse kitchen transformed to be sociable, practical and charming
The new owners of this London townhouse have reconfigured it to create a sociable space for cooking and entertaining.
By Arabella Youens Published
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A beautiful new kitchen sympathetically created for a 16th century manor house
Limewash walls, a large island and plenty of open shelving combine to create a kitchen that’s sympathetic to this 16th-century manor house in Somerset.
By Arabella Youens Published
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The best breakfast-in-bed trays, from £2 (yes, really) up to £245
Breakfast in bed has never looked so good to Lydia Stangroom as she picks out the best breakfast-in-bed trays.
By Lydia Stangroom Published
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Seven slices of interior inspiration for summer, from lazy lounging to a masterclass with a legend
Looking for fresh ideas to get you thinking differently? Amelia Thorpe picks out some bold pieces, bright ideas and more ways to find inspiration.
By Amelia Thorpe Published
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Buy once, buy well — and repair is better than replacement: The new philosophy of sustainable interiors
Sustainability relies on creating furniture and appliances that can be fixed — and the skills to do so, says Arabella Youens.
By Arabella Youens Published
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The dazzling interiors event in London that shows how design has the capacity to transform our experience of our daily lives
This year’s WOW!house brings interior design to life. Our interiors guru Giles Kime picks out some of his highlights.
By Giles Kime Published
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A living room that's a lesson in how to restore lost character in a historic space
Nicola Harding used rich colours and textures to enhance the historic character of a Jacobean house in Berkshire.
By Arabella Youens Published
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The slipper chair: How one of America's great designers produced a classic of armless fun
The slipper chair might have its roots in the 18th century, but it owes its compact, convivial appeal to Billy Baldwin, a giant of 20th-century American interior design.
By Giles Kime Published
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Exquisite ideas to make the most of outdoor living this summer
Furniture and accessories to enhance your garden, selected by Amelia Thorpe.
By Amelia Thorpe Published
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Best free-standing baths from £4,000 to £14,000 — for people who really want to splash out
Free-standing baths for making a statement — not to mention causing havoc with your bank statement.
By Amelia Thorpe Published
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Nine delightful bedroom ideas to brighten up your home
Dreamy furniture and accessories for the bedroom, chosen by Amelia Thorpe
By Amelia Thorpe Published


