Sophie ashby spills her living-room design secrets

This modern home in Atlanta adopted the richly layered look you often see on our shores, resulting in interiors full of personality

THE INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS IN LONDON THAT REFLECT OUR NEED FOR COSY RETREATS AND A RECONNECTION WITH NATURE, WRITES ALEXANDRA GOSS

Every room in this house has a beautiful warmth and a style that is at once classic and modern – it’s a look that feels as if it’s been lovingly curated over time

It’s easy to relax in this living space as the stunning colour and pattern choices draw you in and make you feel comfortable

When one couple decided to build a new house they asked designer Francesca Leat to ensure it felt like a home that had been lived in and loved for years

GETTING A SMALL LIVING ROOM TO WORK AND PLAY HARD NEEDS CAREFUL CONSIDERATION, SO WE ASKED THE EXPERTS FOR THEIR ADVICE