Design
Thrills and Skills: Key Trends from Collect 2025
The London craft fair is the world’s leading showcase for contemporary creativity. Super-sizing, surprising textures and playful trompe l’oeil were among the themes to watch this year
House Style: Laura Hammett
The interior designer on the enduring allure of classical architecture – and why creating a cat room might be her wildest job yet
Collection Time: Emma Sims-Hilditch on Art In The Home
Create collages, choose the ideal lighting and focus on pieces you love – the founder of the Sims Hilditch interior design studio explains how artworks can transform a scheme
Five of the Best Interior Designers for 2025
Our pick of the bunch have international roots – and a talent for creating spectacular effects with a story to tell
Life Goals: The Latest Wellness Must-haves
Garden spas with high-tech saunas and ice baths, lifestyle suites with medical-grade hyperbaric chambers – home fitness facilities are enjoying an upgrade as anti-ageing science hits the headlines
House style: Brigitta Spinocchia Freund
The renowned interior designer on mixing vintage and contemporary finds, the importance of supporting fresh talent – and her cabinet of curiosities
Chalet Style: Andrew Laughland
From installing a five-storey slide to creating a subterranean golf simulator, Laughland Jones is at the forefront of quirky Alpine property design. Andrew Laughland explains why precise planning and local connections are essential for a successful scheme
House style: Flora Soames
The interior designer on her passion for British craftsmanship, obsessive collecting – and how style evolves throughout our lives
Tablescaping: How To Achieve The Perfect Setting
An artfully dressed table makes for a memorable Christmas party. Here, styling experts offer tips for creating an atmospheric arrangement
My country life: Arthur Parkinson
The talented gardener on his bond with his chickens, Cotswolds life – and why cups of tea matter
Homes for hire: hosting a location shoot
Could your house be a star of the screen, the backdrop to an ad campaign or the venue for a brand event? Here’s how to put your property in the spotlight
Sofas are the new kitchen islands, says designer Tom Dixon
One of the world’s most celebrated innovators, the British maverick creates bold products that are always ahead of interiors trends. Here he explains how sustainability is powering his portable lighting and why newness is all
House style: Suzy Hoodless
The influential London-based interior designer on her love of contemporary art and Scandinavian furniture – and the joy of a dream client
Sophie Paterson on how to style your home for sales appeal
It's more than just freshening up the paintwork and investing in gorgeous greenery. Luxury interiors expert Sophie Paterson offers her tips for making your home stand out and sell faster
House style: Philippa Thorp
The interiors expert on finding a happy balance between old and new, and why it's vital to design for longevity
Minimalist or maximalist – which are you?
One person’s carefully curated interior is another’s cluttered mess. Two homeowners with very different aesthetics argue their corner
Creating the perfect hobby room
Whether you’re passionate about wine or flowers, fishing or golf, a space dedicated to your favourite pursuit is the latest home design trend
My Country Life: Rosebie Morton of The Real Flower Company
The florist tells Portfolio about the joys of living on a farm in the South Downs National Park and how she still draws inspiration from her grandmother’s rose garden
House Style: Helena Clunies-Ross
The New York-based designer on her passion for Manhattan, the championing of craft and why her spaces are all about wellbeing
Paradise in Provence
Looking out over landscapes once painted by Cézanne, a former farmhouse near Aix has been transformed into a stately manor set in 60 acres of artfully designed gardens
How to pick the perfect rug
The right carpet can be the element that brings an interior to life. Designer Deirdre Dyson offers tips to help make the ideal choice
My Country Life: Guy Goodfellow
The interior designer on his love for Lanarkshire, where he’s restoring a historic house and tending to a brace of Belted Galloway cows
Inside Track: Five Key Interiors Trends from Milan 2024
Playful 1970s style, relaxed social seating and oxblood red as a bold accent colour: here are the latest innovations from the world’s biggest furniture and product design fair
House Style: Sophie Ashby
The founder of Studio Ashby reveals her eclectic design inspirations and tips for creating an interior full of soul
How to get the best from your kitchen
The hottest developments for 2024 are all about making life easier – it's a recipe for success
House Style: Alice Leigh
Meet the London-based interior designer Alice Leigh, who loves to mix up old and new. She reveals her style inspirations and top tips for sourcing antiques and investment pieces
House Style: Charu Gandhi
Meet Charu Gandhi, the founder of Elicyon, a Kensington-based architecture and design studio. She talks to Portfolio about her style, her influences and a most unusual client request
My Country Life: Richard Smith
The founder of fabric design house Madeaux tells Portfolio about the joys of East Sussex – from glorious sea views and cracking country pubs to top-class contemporary art
The Ultimate Remix: From Factory to Family Home
Former Sugababe Heidi Range wanted a classic Victorian property; her developer husband persuaded her to take on a project. The result is a unique London home with serious wow factor
How Quiet Luxury Is Inspiring Interiors
The trend for low-key luxe, which started on the international catwalks, has now moved into our homes
