Covetable carpets

This month, Suzy Hoodless steps in as your interiors agony aunt to answer the questions you ask us most

In many cases, it only takes one standout piece – or little detail – to elevate a scheme and our award winners do just that

The designer, writer and presenter shares the cosy, welcoming colours, lighting and textures that are part of her signature look

Jute rugs are well-suited to low-traffic areas, so they are ideal to place under groups of furniture such as a kitchen table and chairs. Opt for a design with a colourful border to further delineate t

For Rita Konig, interior design isn’t only about coherence and comfort: it should be a celebration of stuff. Giles Kime charts her transatlantic career

So says designer Anahita Rigby, who embraces comfort but tells our editor Pip Rich about the mood-altering power of adding something a little ‘off’