The recipe for making patterns work

English country houses – and the lavish layers of pattern and colour found in them – influenced the alluring aesthetic of this Australian homestead

This month, Suzy Hoodless steps in as your interiors agony aunt to answer the questions you ask us most

Whether mixed or matched, pattern is what leading interior designer Kit Kemp describes as ‘sheer delight’. ‘It brings a space to life and elevates it with personality, injecting a sense of rhythm, joy

Unusual shapes, pops of colour, delightful vignettes – all these flourishes bring joy says designer Pandora Taylor

With its eclectic mix of fabrics and artworks from around the world, set against a vibrant palette, this relaxed Edwardian home has a curated air of individuality

The designer, writer and presenter shares the cosy, welcoming colours, lighting and textures that are part of her signature look