Requiring a combination of patience, flair, practicality and know-how, decorating a home is a time-consuming endeavour. And when it comes to hard-working spaces used for specific tasks such as cooking

Displaying personal possessions and objets is an art form – and also key to achieving a room with plenty of panache

LOUISE AND PETER PROVE THAT BIG CHARACTER DOESN’T NEED A BIG BUDGET – JUST PLENTY OF RECLAIMED FINDS, CLEVER TWEAKS AND A LITTLE DIY KNOW-HOW

Our panel of design experts helps us decide between scrimp and splurge-worthy finishes, fixings and furniture

This Georgian townhouse in London has been given a characterful and elegant new look – and it’s all down to the wealth of colours and materials used

In this chic apartment designed by Églantine Sicat and Pauline Dellemotte, bespoke pieces make the best use of space but also deliver beauty