A golden opportunity

English country houses – and the lavish layers of pattern and colour found in them – influenced the alluring aesthetic of this Australian homestead

SOPHIE AND CARL FELL FOR A TIRED 1930S PROPERTY IN LONDON AND TURNED IT INTO A SMART BUT INFORMAL HOME WITH THE SOCIABLE SPACES THEY CRAVED

A practical and timeless design can also be playful, colourful and full of surprises, as Jenna Botrie’s family home perfectly illustrates

This Georgian gem was re-energised with a fresh palette and a sympathetic makeover that make the most of its elegant proportions and vintage character

Entrusted with designing the interior of a new build, Emily Ruff used light tones, texture and a West Coast vibe to give it warmth and personality

With a hint of gleeful irreverence and a whole lot of Italian glamour and 70s luxe, this chic maximalist look is fantastic darling