Question time

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

Ellen Cumber, co-founder of east London design studio Golden, knows a thing or two about spirited interiors and uplifting use of colour – so we posed her the questions you ask us most

When one couple decided to build a new house they asked designer Francesca Leat to ensure it felt like a home that had been lived in and loved for years

Every room in this house has a beautiful warmth and a style that is at once classic and modern – it’s a look that feels as if it’s been lovingly curated over time

This modern home in Atlanta adopted the richly layered look you often see on our shores, resulting in interiors full of personality

Creativity abounds in this one-of-a-kind house – where the artistic use of colours, materials and design flourishes means there is something stunning to take in at every turn