Layout & flow

How a sociable couple created an entertaining space that celebrates smart design

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

THE FIREPLACE HAS SURVIVED CENTURIES OF CHANGE TO EMERGE IN ALL ITS GLORY AS THE FOCAL POINT OF THE LONDON RECEPTION ROOM, DISCOVERS ANNE CUTHBERTSON

Working with an interior designer helped this couple realise their home’s potential and even carve out a guest suite during its renovation – just in time for their baby’s arrival

With its beautifully conceived palette and curated feel, this home is always ready for entertaining. The owners’ festive decor is equally welcoming, with a few cheery colour updates and touches of green doing the talking

Six key style ingredients for the heart of the home