Apartment living

There’s nothing expected or dull about this Parisian apartment, whose design takes risks by mixing references with studied panache

JESSICA AND ELLIOT’S BRISTOL TERRACE WAS STRIPPED BACK TO BRICK, EXTENDED AND RECONFIGURED. NOW IT’S A MODERN SPACE PERFECT FOR ENTERTAINING

The most striking of colour combinations, black and white adds instant drama to any room – and it’s surprisingly versatile and timeless

WHEN DOES PINCHING THE PURSE STRINGS PAY DIVIDENDS IN THE DESIGN WORLD, AND WHEN DO YOU HAVE PERMISSION TO BLOW THE BUDGET? BELLA EVENNETT-WATTS SEEKS ANSWERS FROM THOSE IN THE KNOW

SOPHIE AND GEORGE EMBEDDED LIGHT, NATURE AND JOY IN FAMILY LIFE USING CLEVER DESIGN AND BOLD COLOURS

In a former church hall, opulent finishes and a love of pink are grounded by tactile, sustainable choices