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EDITOR’S LETTER
Homes & gardens
OBJECTS OF DESIRE • Delightful pieces we love
THE MAY EDIT • New designs and ideas that have caught our eye
IN FLIGHT • Bird motif homeware is taking off this season
OUT & ABOUT RHS CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW • In celebration of this year’s event, which takes place from 24-28 May, we’ve picked a few highlights to look out for
TAKE IT OUTSIDE • Add decoration to your garden with outdoor cushions
BEHIND THE BRAND • Celebrating its 120th anniversary this year, Romo is known for its impressive array of contemporary and classic designs
GARDEN PARTY • Pretty pieces for enjoying lazy, hazy sunny days
THE SUSTAINABLE HOME • Every month Sebastian Cox shares his insights on all things eco. Here, he discusses food waste and home composting
DESIGN & DECORATING • PRETTY PALETTES PERFECT FOR THE NEW SEASON, CELEBRATING THE TACTILE BEAUTY OF WOOD, STONE AND LINEN, PLUS A FOCUS ON EXTENSIONS AND BESPOKE WALLPAPERS AND MURALS
Colour of the month • The soft neutral – we love it for its quiet beauty and versatility and there is one for everyone. From the palest green greys to barely there plaster pinks, all are divine. Here, insiders reveal how to use them
A new leaf • Explore soft greens, illustrative florals and delicate foliage for a look that’s fresh and fascinating
Textural beauty • The organic nature of wood, stone and linen, and the tactile quality and tones that come with it, brings a warm, inviting feel to the home
The art of interior design • Designer Martin Brudnizki on making a house feel like a home, planning an office area and decorative collections
A BEAUTIFUL SLEEP • NATURALMAT HAS BEEN MAKING ECO-FRIENDLY MATTRESSES, TOPPERS, BEDS AND BEDDING FOR OVER TWENTY YEARS – WE TAKE A CLOSER LOOK
Designs on space • An extension is more than just a practical solution – it’s a chance to reinvent your home and your life
Insider insight • How to ensure a successful extension
THE SOURCEBOOK: WINDOWS, FIRES, KITCHENS AND GARDEN ROOMS
Commissioning bespoke wallpapers and murals • Before putting a transformative and decorative stamp on a room, consider these practical points
STYLE WITHOUT COMPROMISE • FOR THE PERFECT BLEND OF ELEGANCE AND COMFORT LOOK NO FURTHER THAN OUR EXCLUSIVE COLLABORATION WITH LOVE YOUR HOME
HOUSES • THIS MONTH WE TRAVEL TO LOS ANGELES AND SINGAPORE VIA LONDON AND JERSEY TO BE INSPIRED BY HOMES DESIGNED BY LEADING NAMES IN THE INTERIORS WORLD
WHERE EAST MEETS WEST • In this delightful Singaporean home, designer Elizabeth Hay has brought together enticing pattern and colour with more traditional elements
MEET THE DESIGNER
DESIGN ALCHEMY • With its imaginative mix of styles, the city home of designer Sarah Brown is a showcase for her classic-meets-modern aesthetic
MEET THE DESIGNER/OWNER
IN A NEW LIGHT • Set high on a hill with views of the ocean, this spectacular home was given a refreshed layout by the creatives at Sims Hilditch – now the sun streams in and the outlooks are sublime
MEET THE HOMEOWNER • Katie shares her style inspiration
AT ONE WITH NATURE • Design team Studio Shamshiri and architects Marmol Radziner have distilled the wild beauty of LA’s lush canyons into this extraordinary house
MEET THE DESIGNER • Pamela...