Creating a room where guests want to spend time takes the pressure off busy hosts, says Arabella Youens

Balboa four-seater sofa in Tan saddle, £1,499; Minka ...

Completely serene yet also full of character, this sleep space is the ideal retreat during the busy holidays and the rest of the year

You gather the guest list – and let the rooms define the disco

Cushions, rugs, upholstered stools and sofa blankets are the ingredients in a pleasing new trend

BUYING A RUN-DOWN BUNGALOW ON A LARGE PLOT ENABLED KATE AND ROSS TO BUILD THEIR DREAM HOME IN THE GARDEN AND EDGE CLOSER TO BEING MORTGAGE FREE