Embrace the dark kitchen trend

Brighten a blank kitchen by introducing multi-hued touches that add instant warmth and personality to the engine room of the home

With warming undertones of red and the richness of deep blue, purples are a seductive choice for a darker scheme. Opt for a perfect plummy colour and pair with navy woodwork for a chic and comforting

As the garden is caught in the season’s mellow light, let nature’s captivating spectrum of earthy shades and textures inspire your interiors

Kitchen lighting needs to be practical, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be beautiful — as these wonderful designs illustrate

Bright colours, an open layout and versatile lighting turned Sarah and John Yates’ unwelcoming subterranean kitchen into the heart of the home

What are the best hues to combine? Top designers share their favourite pairings and they are divine