Colour decoded

Whether you’re craving a space to relax in or for entertaining guests, here’s our expert advice on how to create exactly the living room you want

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

GUIDED BY HER CLIENTS’ SRI LANKAN HERITAGE, INTERIOR DESIGNER ALICIA MEIRELES OF OWN LONDON BRINGS COLOURFUL COHESION TO A FAMILY HOME

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

This Georgian gem was re-energised with a fresh palette and a sympathetic makeover that make the most of its elegant proportions and vintage character

English country houses – and the lavish layers of pattern and colour found in them – influenced the alluring aesthetic of this Australian homestead