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

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

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

A fortuitous meeting in an antiques shop on a winter day led to the perfect property for house-hunter and interior designer Martin Wharton

Nicky Aldridge has given this Victorian townhouse a fresh new look that’s full of style and sparkle

Designer Philippa Thorp has managed to satisfy a complex brief for a calm and neutral LA vibe that also incorporates colourful pop art