Window dressings shouldn’t be an afterthought – they’re like that one beautiful accessory which makes an outfit perfect

Reinventing a home that hasn’t been touched in 30 years is a big task, but designer Mark Howorth was up for the job and even managed to include the art gallery space the owners wanted

Of all the ways to decorate, paint is probably amongst the most powerful of tools. It can significantly alter the mood of a room, creating a calming, uplifting or cocooning effect, serve as the founda

‘A blank wall is crying out for wallpaper. It’s the quickest way to inject colour, pattern and personality in one hit. A great wallpaper creates depth and mood, and tells a story without needing anyth

Craft is used in a smart way in the bedroom of this London pied-à-terre, where Sarah Peake, founder of Studio Peake, has honed a scheme that pays thoughtful attention to detail and embraces the owner’s love of fabric.

A look at some of the most intriguing design books to inspire your decoration projects