Rule of thirds

In gardens where space is limited there are many solutions for making them look bigger – and for bringing you closer to nature

DISCOVER THE DESIGN ELEMENTS THAT WILL HELP YOU CREATE A PEACEFUL AND HARMONIOUS OUTDOOR OASIS

In the process of updating her 18th-century home, this owner found herself unexpectedly drawn to bright patterns and lively colours, bringing warmth and joy into the hubbub of their cosy family space

With the right visual tricks, clever planting and a few pro-level layout tweaks, you can make a modest plot feel wider, deeper and far more luxurious than its footprint suggests

Though there are few rules that cannot be bent when it comes to decorating – apart from staying true to one’s own personal expression – it does help to turn to the experts for guidance. Specialists, w

Planning and designing a kitchen that functions beautifully for all daily routines, as well as being a joy to spend time in, is a matter of considering how the room will be used by the whole family. ‘