The kitchen is where guests instinctively gather at parties, so design an inviting layout where style and sociability meet, whatever the occasion

How a sociable couple created an entertaining space that celebrates smart design

Best seat in the house?

The chance to restore a stable block near their old home has given Tish Potter and Jim Down the perfect place to enjoy big family festivities

Six key style ingredients for the heart of the home

Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler’s associate director Chloe Willis talks entertaining essentials