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

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

From a window seat overlooking the garden to a cosy hobby room, a personal retreat creates an inviting and relaxing place to take time for oneself. ‘We’ve seen a growing desire for creative sanctuarie

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