Wonder walls

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

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

Colour – on walls, joinery, soft furnishings or via accessories – has a truly transformative effect: it impacts the mood of a home’s inhabitants, as well as having the power to change an architectural

For me, going on a summer holiday is about getting away from it all and possibly having someone to wait on me for a change. But most importantly, it is to really be stirred. At this time in my life, I

‘Minimalism’ isn’t a word often associated with antiques. Architect Mies van der Rohe famously declared, ‘Less is more,’ to which predecessor Robert Venturi responded, ‘Less is bore.’ I suspect the la

Styled with natural materials, eclectic objects and vibrant colour, this family home exudes a relaxed vibe that feels inviting