Lessons in design

There’s an art to how James Thurstan Waterworth of Thurstan puts rooms together – and it needs a little time, he tells Pip Rich

Thanks to the narrowest of extensions, the owners of this welcoming home were able to create a stylish space that suits them perfectly

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

With its interplay of light and shade and a focus on hand-honed natural materials, the redesign of this London townhouse by Pernille Lind is endlessly evocative

This unique Texan home connects its location, architecture and interior design in a way that’s refreshingly subtle

Being involved early on enabled designers Sydney Foley and Emma Legg to ensure this newly built home has a heritage feel