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

Designer Philippa Thorp has managed to satisfy a complex brief for a calm and neutral LA vibe that also incorporates colourful pop art

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

There is something undeniably enchanting about this 16th-century farmhouse in Dorset, especially during the festive period. The open fire in the sitting room roars, the soft glow of candlelight fills

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

Balboa four-seater sofa in Tan saddle, £1,499; Minka ...