Homes & Gardens

Published by Time Inc. (UK) Ltd Homes & Gardens celebrates the beauty of classic and contemporary style. Real-life homes with stunning photography deliver inspirational decorating while remaining real and relevant. Homes & Gardens is the ultimate sourcebook of beautiful ideas and detailed information, inspiring its readers to become their own interior designers.

Homes & Gardens

EDITOR’S LETTER

OBJECTS OF DESIRE • Pretty pieces that have caught our editor’s eye

THE MARCH EDIT • New designs and ideas to inspire

HELLENIC HOMAGE • Ancient-inspired designs for classical elegance

SOCIAL STRUCTURE • Architectural coffee tables roomy enough for entertaining

MOVERS & SHAKERS • The furniture brand weaving together traditional Indonesian techniques and contemporary design

SPOTLIGHT ON SUSTAINABILITY • More than ever before, architects are building better by paying attention to the carbon footprint of a construction

GARDEN NOTES • Sensational sculpture parks to visit this spring

WILD PROSPECTS • Adam Hunt of Urquhart & Hunt demystifies Latin plant names, exploring both the origins and meanings

DESIGN & DECORATING • WITH THE THEME OF THIS ISSUE BEING ARCHITECTURE, WE PRESENT A DIRECTORY OF ARCHITECTS, A GUIDE TO EXTENSIONS AND DECOR INFLUENCED BY THE SUBJECT, INCLUDING WHIMSICAL CITYSCAPE WALLPAPERS AND THE COLOUR OF THE MOMENT – PRETTY PLASTER

Pretty plaster • Ranging from taupe and cream tones to earthy pink hues, this neutral is delightful

We built this city • Architectural motifs are big news for fabrics and wallpapers – think statuesque columns, graceful arches and more detailed cityscapes

Beautiful buildings • This month, our columnist Joy Moyler recounts how architecture influences her approach to design

Architects • In most cases, the foundation of a successful building project is finding the right architect – here is a list of practices to get you started

Increased interest • A well-planned extension will add light, space and a connection to the outdoors but also character

Extensions: the facts • The ins and outs of planning an addition can seem daunting, but our expert guide will help make the process go smoothly

Material matters • Architect Chantal Michelin from Flower Michelin on getting innovative with brickwork

Up on a pedestal • The inside word on acquiring the perfect bespoke sculpture, plus six collectable artists

Cortney Bishop • Admired for creating modern interiors that make people feel at ease, this talented creative tells us the secrets to her success

HOUSES • EACH STUNNING HOME THIS MONTH IS A TESTAMENT TO THE POWER OF IMAGINATION WHEN IT COMES TO BUILDING AND RENOVATING – THE END RESULTS SHOWN HERE ARE TRULY INSPIRATIONAL

THE GOOD LIFE

HIGHLY EVOLVED • A range of influences defined the aesthetic of this Australian home, while astute layout changes have made it even more smart

MODERN SENSIBILITY • A crumbling Georgian house that was once exposed to the elements is now an arresting home that merges the old and the new

CALM IN THE CITY • Turning a post-war London semi into a serene space that has the laid-back charm of properties in sunnier climes took clever planning

FORCE OF NATURE • This Hollywood Hills home showcases light-filled spaces that link to their beautiful natural surroundings with the use of an earthy palette and materials like marble and wood

KITCHENS & BATHROOMS • A CLOSE LOOK AT USING ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS IN THE COOK SPACE FOR DECORATIVE AND FUNCTIONAL PURPOSES, WHILE ON THE BATHING FRONT THE FOCUS IS ON ALL-IN-ONE BEDROOM SUITES AND EXQUISITE TIMELESS SCHEMES

PROJECT NOTES • THE LATEST LAUNCHES AND...