The sculpted home

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

French design duo Gilles & Boissier have channelled their shared vision into a home that is as personal as it is quietly profound

High up in the lush Cévennes mountains of the Gard in the South of France, British-born couple Lou and Dan Sayers have painstakingly restored a 17th-century farmhouse that is full of unexpected surpri

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

Shrouded in trees, this sprawling LA home has an aesthetic that is peaceful, pared back and with plenty to delight, creating a sense of sanctuary both inside and out

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