Life in technicolour

IT is extraordinary to note that this year marks the centenary of Queen Elizabeth II’s birth. To celebrate, Buckingham Palace is to host a fascinating new exhibition showcasing our late Queen’s fashio

John Piper was a modernist who rejected Modernism, a versatile artist who defied categories, but one who remained true to the spirit and detail of the places he painted

When Sophie and Freddie Naylor-Leyland first spotted this Victorian townhouse online, they were dubious. The existing decor, often a difficult thing to look beyond, and the tricky layout nearly deterr

Flowers bursting into life in spring herald the dawning of our most hopeful and energising season. Colour returns to trees and life outdoors is full of positivity and joy. While we always pore over th

Anna Cox’s home is an ode to colour and pattern. Filled with paint-drenched surfaces, playful fabrics, statement wallpaper and an array of vibrant Moroccan textiles, every corner sparks joy. Heirloom

When designer and former singer-songwriter Pearl Lowe swapped a dreamy rural idyll for compact city living, she didn’t sacrifice one iota of her signature look, layering florals and vintage pieces with an irreverent rock ’n’ roll sensibility