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The new denim collection at French Connection Home is proof that sustainable can be luxurious too. Its textiles include rugs made from recycled plastic bottles (trust us, you’d never know…) while waste denim and leather make up the Sea Storm rug and

‘The previous owner had knocked through to create a cavernous open-plan space, but it was too big,’ says Irem. ‘We added glazed doors to create two spaces that still let the light flow. The style in here is “romantic Victorian” – it’s relaxed and ind

‘This room has French doors on two sides, which let in plenty of light, and the high ceilings make it feel open, too,’ says Antoinette. ‘We’ve kept the window dressings simple with natural linen curtains.’ BUY THE KEY PIECES Vilborg curtains, £29 a

Having just finished transforming a semi-detached house in 2017, you’d think Fiona Brass would be sitting back and enjoying the fruits of her labour, but instead she was keen to find a new challenge. ‘I spotted a house for sale locally that had been

Already love grey? If your room gets lots of natural light, push it a step further and go for a deep charcoal shade to make it feel warm and cocooning for winter. It works brilliantly with neutral flooring, broken up with white or paler grey on acces

This house had been on the Schellekens’ wish list for a few years. ‘We lived nearby and every time we drove past, we’d look at each other and knew it was exactly what we wanted,’ says Ellen. ‘Then, five years ago, it came up for sale and we finally g

Enticing colour and captivating pattern are among the best ways to breathe new life into your home. This autumn, there’s a subtle shift towards schemes put together with a lighter touch, using fabrics in sophisticated designs that offer a wealth of p

Dramatic and playful, the photographic works of Paris-based duo French Cowboy – aka Mia Macfarlane and Julien Crouigneau – are instantly recognisable. They join a number of artists featured at Runway Gallery, an online showcase of contemporary art.

Lighting can make or break a scheme, and as stylists and interior designers will often explain, there’s no space where it matters more than in our multitasking living rooms. Getting the balance right between lighting types, sources and styles can be

Packed full of festive inspiration, a visit to the Ideal Home Show Christmas (sponsored by CLC World Resorts & Hotels) is a must, from 20 to 24 November at Olympia London. With more than 600 exhibitors – from on-trend home accessories and jewellery t

Jackie and Rhod Finn had been looking to move within Winchester for two years when they saw this house. ‘We made an offer, which was rejected, so we decided to sell our property and rent for a while. We then heard that the sale had fallen through, so

Feeling the chill? Add an extra insulating layer to your home and stop heat escaping out your windows with the latest thermal range from Hillarys, available in a choice of 313 fabrics. Alto Linen Roman blinds, from £241; Maisie Almond curtains, from

The products you need to store and order all your wardrobe stuff – for quicker mornings and savvier clothes shopping Ikea’s Pax system has reached iconic status, thanks to its endlessly flexible choice of rails, drawers, shelves and baskets. If you

Q Is using a record player a backward step when all the world’s music is on your phone? Globally, 176 million people use digital streaming, but there’s just something about vinyl. Maybe it’s owning a physical object, or that the act of putting a re

TAKES 45min SERVES 6 • 1 medium butternut squash (around 900g) • 3tbsp olive oil • ½tsp paprika • 150g sliced serrano ham • 2 handfuls of watercress, thick stems removed • 50g Manchego cheese, rind removed • 1 garlic clove, peeled, bruised and bas

More than one million people sleep in Beaumont & Brown bedlinen every single week somewhere in the world, and we’re giving you the chance to become one of them with a special Ideal Home reader discount of 25 per cent off your next order. Established

When the first curiously named Pig hotel opened almost a decade ago in the New Forest, no one could have predicted it would become the cornerstone of a group that completely redefined the meaning of the country house hotel. Often copied but rarely ma