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A penthouse apartment in Manhattan pairs panoramic views with grounded interiors that have a wonderful warmth yet maintain a sense of gravitas

A clever rearrangement of this garden flat has ensured that every inch is filled with purpose and beauty

CLAIRE HAS GOT THE BALANCE BETWEEN GRAND PERIOD DETAILS AND CONTEMPORARY FAMILY LIVING SPOT ON

Set in a former factory, this London duplex had no internal walls, stairs or style – until a highly skilled designer got her hands on it and worked magic

Inspired by chic metropolitan apartments across Europe, Ruth Corbett and Paul Rodgers channelled a similar aesthetic for their own home

Designer Sacha Berger chose a unifying palette of caramel, amber, green and pink as the ideal backdrop for blending contemporary and vintage pieces