The new look precious gems

The decade that brought us bell-bottoms and disco endures as a source of decorating inspiration – but how to make it cool rather than clichéd? Three experts give us their take

A little bit country, a little bit coastal – this pretty take on nautical style channels gentle blue, taupe and green for a soft and breezy seaside look

Renovation projects come with an onslaught of dust and decisions. I’ve learned that a bit of design soul-searching up front can help save you from choice paralysis later

The alluring jewel tones that designer Laura Stephens adorned this modern 1980s home with have given it depth and a wonderful sense of character

Create head-turning interiors by drenching surfaces in an array of captivating prints. From chintz and checks, to stripes and ditsy florals, this season it’s all about layering designs to spark maximum joy

With their mesmerising interplay of abstract forms and kaleidoscopic colours, these large-scale geometrics set the tone for a dynamic interior