Displaying personal possessions and objets is an art form – and also key to achieving a room with plenty of panache

Decorative tiles have brought design, colour and character to our homes, and particularly fireplaces, for centuries. Alice Roberton looks at the enduring appeal of these antique treasures

Heather Nash’s Norfolk home is filled with warmth, ...

LOUISE AND PETER PROVE THAT BIG CHARACTER DOESN’T NEED A BIG BUDGET – JUST PLENTY OF RECLAIMED FINDS, CLEVER TWEAKS AND A LITTLE DIY KNOW-HOW

Bring joyful layers of intrigue and character to an interior with vintage and antique textiles, whether unique cushions, a pretty quilt or old linen tea towels, says Kerryn Harper-Cuss

Just a stone’s throw from the bustling streets of Bath, Lydia Fay’s elegant home looks out over an idyllic pastoral landscape, with sheep grazing in the field opposite and panoramic views of the Somer