The joy of... honouring the past

PAINTING NOSTALGIA Artist Polly Mabel Nicolaou creates ...

The boldest ideas can often bring the biggest return – Joy Moyler explains why it’s worth following your intuition

Built only 20 years ago, this home has a heritage look that’s down to the use of antiques and aged finishes but also its designers – Sara Swabb and Tanya Smith-Shiflett

Renovation projects come with an onslaught of dust and decisions. I’ve learned that a bit of design soul-searching up front can help save you from choice paralysis later

In addition to bringing an interior to life, art is also the detail that ensures a scheme feels completely unique

Keen to winkle out the character from beneath its glossy surface, this home’s owner set out to revive its period beauty with a mix of vintage and modern pieces, colourful accents and quirky finds