How to make a small space feel bigger

You gather the guest list – and let the rooms define the disco

Creating a room where guests want to spend time takes the pressure off busy hosts, says Arabella Youens

Keep your GARDEN GROOVE going so you’re still frolicking with your plot right through the frosts!

It’s amazing to see how designers channel their talents into their own spaces. With day jobs being responsible for everything from haute couture to home design, how they create and configure their own

Let colour lead the way. Mix bold florals, painted ceramics and multicoloured stripes on tableware and linens, then add extra wow with a centrepiece of paper stars. Star lanterns, £17.95 each, Paper S

Sprinkle some fresh festive spirit with these new decor trends