Pastel expression and vibrancy

A rich mix of bold colour, unique finds and abstract art converge in the weatherboard coastal cottage of artist Caroline Yates

Every room scheme in this smart west London home, created by Hám Interiors, illustrates how being confident with colour pays off

For artist Nellie Shepherd, the landscape outside her painstakingly renovated farmhouse is just as important as the colourful scene inside it

Creative instinct and a considered tonal palette have proved a winning combination in the calm but colourful family home of artist Andrea Curtis

After visiting Ireland on a painting holiday, Sue and Mark Gilkey decided to take the plunge and buy a traditional cottage there with an inspiring coastal setting, and sweeping views of the sea

Sharon Ingoldby takes furniture painting to a new level, transforming old and neglected pieces with charming folk art-inspired pattern and colour