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

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

In design, periods of purism are often followed by a dramatic new mood. Now, the scene is set for an exciting revival of eclecticism, finds Arabella Youens

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

A practical and timeless design can also be playful, colourful and full of surprises, as Jenna Botrie’s family home perfectly illustrates

Mid-century modernism emerged 70 years ago, but the aesthetic has never looked anything other than perfectly of-the-moment, We love its clean lines, warm wood tones and organic forms – totally modern, yet suffused with nostalgia