Glossy tiles

There is more to an attractive garden than simply planting striking blooms. Incorporating colour into the bones of your design provides year-round vibrancy and ensures there’s always something to catch the eye

Artists, textile specialists and interior designers are turning their attention to the humble ceramic tile, working with brands on creative collaborations

Make your patch a little piece of paradise with these smart ideas for layouts, materials, furniture and, of course, plants

Across centuries and cultures, clay has been baked, coloured and finished with heat-bonded coatings to create tiles – and the ancient techniques used to produce these durable, decorative claddings are being preserved by artisan studios today

MAKING BEAUTIFUL SPACES FOR JOYFUL LIVING

THE INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS IN LONDON THAT REFLECT OUR NEED FOR COSY RETREATS AND A RECONNECTION WITH NATURE, WRITES ALEXANDRA GOSS