Colour of the month

THIS MONTH, INJECT A SPLASH OF COLOUR INTO YOUR GARDEN USING EXTERIOR PAINT ON WOODWORK, FURNITURE AND EXTERIOR WALLS

When Iiro and Julia Seppänen decided to move, along with their son and daughter, into the late-Victorian house in Surrey that had belonged to Julia’s parents, they already knew it would make a fantast

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

Livingetc colour expert Amy Moorea Wong on a kitchen where a little colour goes a long way

From pale powder to deep navy, we love this shade in every one of its moods and incarnations

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