How to… add colour to your rooms

Renovation projects come with an onslaught of dust and decisions. I’ve learned that a bit of design soul-searching up front can help save you from choice paralysis later

In addition to bringing an interior to life, art is also the detail that ensures a scheme feels completely unique

Whether you want to highlight original features such as cornices, dadoes and skirtings, or need to disguise an awkwardly shaped wall, there are tricks to place the focus just where you want it, say our trio of pros

Try these easy tricks to instantly give a sense of space in even the tiniest of rooms

If you can’t paint your garden walls or fence, you can still add interest by using outdoor textiles to inject some colour and pattern. Dig out tester pots or leftover paint to jazz up plain planters.

The alluring jewel tones that designer Laura Stephens adorned this modern 1980s home with have given it depth and a wonderful sense of character