Home comforts

What counts as stylish lighting when it needs to be functional too? Designer Olga Ashby explains

Elevate your kitchen design with a well-considered lighting scheme that combines practical illumination and softer touches

Discover where to position your garden lighting for a design that is functional and adds atmosphere when the sun goes down

We’ve all seen beautiful images of perfectly lit gardens: a soft pool of light bringing warmth and cosiness to a seating area, the architectural stems of a statement shrub artfully brought to life at

WHEN DOES PINCHING THE PURSE STRINGS PAY DIVIDENDS IN THE DESIGN WORLD, AND WHEN DO YOU HAVE PERMISSION TO BLOW THE BUDGET? BELLA EVENNETT-WATTS SEEKS ANSWERS FROM THOSE IN THE KNOW

There are more than a few light-bulb moments amongst these victorious designs