Hearth and soul

This enduring material brings gravitas to schemes and is one star of Curated Style , a new book that celebrates beautifully edited homes – just take a look at these sublime spaces

Being involved early on enabled designers Sydney Foley and Emma Legg to ensure this newly built home has a heritage feel

Designer Amy Knerr used an earthy palette and a rich layering of materials to create a look that’s both restful and refined

Earthy tones and natural textures unite the spaces in this renovated Victorian home – and it’s kept plenty of its charm and character

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

For me, going on a summer holiday is about getting away from it all and possibly having someone to wait on me for a change. But most importantly, it is to really be stirred. At this time in my life, I