Most paintings are based on an idea which is reduced to a pattern of lines, filled in with colours. Each element is dependent on the others, but because we see the real world in colour, the pigments w

I love the sixties design era so we were on the hunt for a 1960s house where I could dial up the interiors with bold style, colour and a touch of Scandi. This chalet bungalow was perfect, with wide ro

We’ve been spotlighting the winners of our Next in Design initiative, which champions fresh talent and diverse perspectives – this month, the designers we’re introducing discuss their thoughtful approach to interiors

Every room scheme in this smart west London home, created by Hám Interiors, illustrates how being confident with colour pays off

Exhibition of the week Anna Ancher: Painting Light ...

Displaying personal possessions and objets is an art form – and also key to achieving a room with plenty of panache