April 2009

Mid-century modernism emerged 70 years ago, but the aesthetic has never looked anything other than perfectly of-the-moment, We love its clean lines, warm wood tones and organic forms – totally modern, yet suffused with nostalgia

Loving interiors is often a lifelong passion – one that usually begins when we’re young. The homes we grow up in shape how we see design and aesthetics. Some of our fondest memories are rooted in love

The Art Deco movement reigned from 1920-1939. ‘It was a time to indulge post war using materials such as chrome, Bakelite and glass,’ says Clare Wrenn, antique specialist at Fritz Fryer. Lavish embell

In design, periods of purism are often followed by a dramatic new mood. Now, the scene is set for an exciting revival of eclecticism, finds Arabella Youens

R ich russets, fiery ambers, golden ochres, earthy ...

By mixing old and new, designers Alykhan Velji and Alison Connor have created a home with heart