Magical, magnificent, reflective and regal, purple adds power and purpose to country homes. Interiors expert and stylist Sara Bird shares how to use it best

CLEVER TRICKS TO MINI DECOR PROJECTS… WE ROUND UP THE SIMPLEST, QUICKEST WAYS TO MAKE YOUR HOME MORE BEAUTIFUL NOW

Interior designer Micaela Sharp shares where and how to use colour in a room scheme, and her favourite shade pairings. Choosing a paint for the walls is just the start…

Turn your home into a rose-tinted spectacle with this guide to using pink in every room. Stylist and interiors expert Sara Bird spares our blushes, from Barbie bright to petal soft

Bring dramatic overtones to your décor with nature’s boldest hue. Stylist and interiors expert Sara Bird shares how to make this statement shade work in every room scheme

Bold fabrics in vibrant shades breathe life into every corner This trend is all about uplifting colours and inspiring design. Combine geometrics, stripes, checks and ikat prints in clashing colours to