Ideal homes

The perfect antidote to cold autumn evenings, a cosy snug offers a welcome sanctuary from the stresses of daily life

These covetable, colourful and stylish laundry rooms take William Morris’s famous adage – have nothing in your home that’s not both useful and beautiful – and run with it. Discover 10 dreamy utility spaces that could help you romanticise the most menial of chores

CLEVER TRICKS TO MINI DECOR PROJECTS… WE ROUND UP THE SIMPLEST, QUICKEST WAYS TO MAKE YOUR HOME MORE BEAUTIFUL NOW

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

Introducing the design trends, new launches and covetable homeware buys that make our hearts skip a beat

Whether you’re craving a space to relax in or for entertaining guests, here’s our expert advice on how to create exactly the living room you want