What’s new and noteworthy for style underfoot

Whether creating a classic or contemporary interior scheme, antiques are often mentioned by interior designers as an essential storytelling element. ‘Antiques help ground a room and give it an anchor.

Designed and manufactured in Yorkshire, Hug Rug’s products are delivering style and sustainability. Creative director Lizzie Mosley talks about championing British craftsmanship and keeping treasured heritage alive for future generations

MORE TEXTURE! MORE COLOUR! MORE PATTERN! Bella Evennett-Watts EXPLORES THE VERSATILITY OF VERTICAL DESIGN

Or, at least, the pieces that most caught our editor Pip Rich’s eye at January’s Maison&Objet in Paris, where curves abounded and lighting was the standout category

A serendipitous move from the country to a bustling high street marked a fresh chapter for Gail O’Reilly, whose 18th-century cottage blends warmth, colour and pattern