Be brave be bold

Whether you need a permanent set-up for working from home, or are designing a room to spend time in crafting and enjoying hobbies, plan a space that will simultaneously aid concentration and spark creativity

The most striking of colour combinations, black and white adds instant drama to any room – and it’s surprisingly versatile and timeless

CLEVER TRICKS TO MINI DECOR PROJECTS… WE ROUND UP THE SIMPLEST, QUICKEST WAYS TO MAKE YOUR HOME MORE BEAUTIFUL NOW

Colour – on walls, joinery, soft furnishings or via accessories – has a truly transformative effect: it impacts the mood of a home’s inhabitants, as well as having the power to change an architectural

LOOKS THAT LAST

There’s a science and an art to using colour in the home, but there's no need to fear bolder shades, says the author of a new book