Design Ideas

Space-saving design and storage ideas for cosy bedrooms

When you have a small box bedroom, making the most of the floor space with clever storage tricks is key

Come winter, we all want a cosy, enveloping room (or corner) to curl up in with a good book, and that's where snugs and their small-space cousin, the reading nook, come in handy

Shining surfaces of gold and silver might not be the easiest decorative elements to work with, but how wonderfully festive they are when done well…

Avoid kitchen sink dramas with a perusal of our favourite sinks in marble, stone and stainless steel

Plaid patterns, and their woven cousins in tartan, are perennially popular among designers across a range of budgets and scales – here are some of the best uses of them out there

13 design ideas for dark wood floors and walls: from glamorous gloss to deep, smoked oak

Four-poster beds are an English country house staple. But how to dress them – and where not to have them – are key considerations, as Ruth Guilding of @bibleofbritishtaste explains

Often an afterthought, a painted window frame is a great way to tie a scheme together.

Hanging pictures, much like painting them, is a balancing act of spacing, colour and proportion. After all, the way art is displayed is crucial and transformative

A well-designed nook in the kitchen can provide inviting seating while making the most of available space. Here are our favourite design ideas

Gloss paint and its richer cousin, lacquer can be a brilliant way to brighten up a room and add a sense of sophistication – let there be light!

From monochrome geometric furniture to flamboyant floorscapes, these mini tiles pack a punch

Whether you use it as a downstairs loo, storage for hoovers and coats, or create a smart bookshelf system, this is what to do with an often wasted space

This design perennial looks incredible in any setting

Limited space means amalgamation is often the name of the game, but even the smallest spare rooms can be put to work as serene guest bedrooms and secluded studies all in one

Stylish inspiration for bathroom sinks and vanities, from rustic wooden options to ultra-sleek contemporary designs