Blending good looks and smart ideas, these gadgets will bring quiet sophistication to your interiors, says Lucy Hedges

Last issue, we pledged that we were making improvements to our 1998 ‘van’s rear lounge, and with the blinds now providing some privacy, we moved on to an upgrade to make it cosier and more practical.

All too often, our kitchens can feel cramped, or even chaotic, yet that’s often down to everyday choices rather than the room itself. Colours that feel disjointed can visually break up the room, while

Joanna Evans scouts out full-spectrum lighting, red light therapy devices and bioavailable copper supplements

I absolutely need a Monkey bike – for all sorts of reasons. First, walking the dog would be easier, quicker and more fun on a Monkey bike (to be fair, everything’s probably more fun on a monkey bike)

Use subtle botanical references to keep your scheme calm and comfortable. Choose abstract, rather than realistic, leaf and floral designs and mix and match different styles. This variety of shapes and