Cushions, rugs, upholstered stools and sofa blankets are the ingredients in a pleasing new trend

Balboa four-seater sofa in Tan saddle, £1,499; Minka ...

WHAT’S HOT FOR HOMES AND HOW DO YOU CREATE A SPACE THAT REFLECTS YOU AS WELL AS FEELING NEW AND EXCITING? WE ASKED THE EXPERTS…

BUYING A RUN-DOWN BUNGALOW ON A LARGE PLOT ENABLED KATE AND ROSS TO BUILD THEIR DREAM HOME IN THE GARDEN AND EDGE CLOSER TO BEING MORTGAGE FREE

Nicky Aldridge has given this Victorian townhouse a fresh new look that’s full of style and sparkle

You gather the guest list – and let the rooms define the disco