Frame of mind

For her final column, Willow Kemp discusses the power of murals to weave storytelling into a room

OVER THE LAST 40 YEARS, ELLE HAS CELEBRATED CREATIVITY OF ALL KINDS. HERE, A RANGE OF TODAY’S LEADING ARTISTS, WRITERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS AND DIRECTORS SHARE THE RITUALS, ROUTINES AND REALITIES BEHIND THEIR GREATEST WORKS, FROM MIND-BLOWING EXCEL SHEETS TO THE MAGIC OF THE DARK ROOM

WE ALL KNOW FIRST IMPRESSIONS COUNT, SO HOW BEST TO PRESENT THE FRONT OF OUR HOMES? WE ASKED A PAINT EXPERT, AN ESTATE AGENT AND A HOME STAGER

This month, shop for the perfect armchair, learn embroidery online and bring the outside in with wallpaper, mirrors and lighting designs inspired by the British countryside

Simultaneously traditional and on-trend, wall panelling has returned to favour in recent years, and the enthusiasm shows no signs of abating

Rufus Bird considers whether the market is up or down