Nothing is as joyful or as transformative as paint, says Joa Studholme, the creative genius behind some of Farrow & Ball’s most cherished colours. From a scarlet door to a bedroom dunked in a soothing oatmeal shade, the Colour Curator reveals how she turns a lick of paint into a ‘moment’

Nature’s go-to hue introduces a calm, positive and inviting mood to a room. Stylist and interiors expert Sara Bird shares how to make this mindful shade work in your home

fter its closure and abandonment in 1969, St Andrew’s Chapel, a once handsome 15th-century gatehouse abbey in Boxley, Kent, stood for 50 years in a state of decay, at ever-increasing risk of ruin. Tod

Give your space a makeover with our latest picks for the home – from cosy bedding and sofas to bold table lamps and furniture paint.

The story of this brand-new house starts in the owner’s past, with the furniture and artwork that moved with her and inspired the palette of her latest home

Earthy shades are seeing a resurgence, as we seek respite from high-energy colours and everyday overwhelm. Sara Bird reveals how to use these warming, grounding tones in your country home