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Mid-century modernism emerged 70 years ago, but the aesthetic has never looked anything other than perfectly of-the-moment, We love its clean lines, warm wood tones and organic forms – totally modern, yet suffused with nostalgia

English country houses – and the lavish layers of pattern and colour found in them – influenced the alluring aesthetic of this Australian homestead

From colour and pattern to layout and interior architecture, it takes many key threads woven together to create a home that is both functional and pleasurable to live in. But the framework that holds

With its eclectic mix of fabrics and artworks from around the world, set against a vibrant palette, this relaxed Edwardian home has a curated air of individuality

Edward VII swept away the cobwebs of mid-Victorian style, Queen Mary had passion for all things small and the Queen Mother bought rather avant-garde art. In a forthcoming talk, Tim Knox, director of the Royal Collection, charts a century of regal taste