You gather the guest list – and let the rooms define the disco

From a window seat overlooking the garden to a cosy hobby room, a personal retreat creates an inviting and relaxing place to take time for oneself. ‘We’ve seen a growing desire for creative sanctuarie

Creating a room where guests want to spend time takes the pressure off busy hosts, says Arabella Youens

Cushions, rugs, upholstered stools and sofa blankets are the ingredients in a pleasing new trend

Completely serene yet also full of character, this sleep space is the ideal retreat during the busy holidays and the rest of the year

One in three adults in the UK struggles to sleep through the night; among them is writer Nick Pope. Could embracing the multibillion-pound sleep economy fix his night-time woes or would obsessively attempting to crack bedtime cause another problem altogether?