Postcard from portofino

Inspired by the opulence of Versailles and the 1930s, the grandness of this Parisian apartment is offset by striking contemporary gestures and a touch of DIY

With its interplay of light and shade and a focus on hand-honed natural materials, the redesign of this London townhouse by Pernille Lind is endlessly evocative

Functional but with more than a touch of luxe, this updated Sixties home offers just the space and flow one family needs for themselves and their treasured collections of art, accessories and furniture

The reformation of this former London vicarage was all about creating spaces with soul

Thanks to the narrowest of extensions, the owners of this welcoming home were able to create a stylish space that suits them perfectly

How an interior designer transformed a dated 1970s bathroom into a functional, Mediterranean-style sanctuary