Design
Perfect harmony: how music inspired this Primrose Hill home
A unique setting in one of north London’s best-loved squares makes this triple-aspect house a surefire hit
The ultimate Christmas hosting guide
Organising a festive celebration can be nerve-racking. We’ve asked the experts how to do it – with luxe and style
House Style: STUDIO QD
Meet Jena Quinn and Lucy Derbyshire, the founders of Studio QD. They reveal their fantasy suppliers and how they work their creative magic
All to Play for: five child-friendly trends
Children are taking a more important role in our design decisions. From indoor playgrounds to secret libraries, here are the best ways to create a home that can be enjoyed by youngsters and grown-ups alike
Perfectly Balanced Interiors
Country-house interiors are constantly evolving to suit the needs of owners. Here are the best ways to create a harmonious mix of character and flair
My Country Life: Martin Waller
Martin Waller, founder of global design house Andrew Martin, talks to Portfolio about his rural residence, his interior style and the best hunting ground for antiques
A new home after divorce
House hunting after a split requires radical thinking – and a colour scheme to match
How yacht design is influencing interiors
Superyacht owners demand the highest levels of quality, craftsmanship and precision – and the high-spec finishes and innovative materials required to meet those exacting standards are now being seen in luxury homes
House Style: Naomi Astley Clarke
Meet the London-based interior designer who’s also a member of Mensa. She talks to Portfolio about her influences, her signature style and the joy of antique finds
Out of the ordinary: a Mallorcan cave house
Bought on a whim almost 20 years ago, this unusual finca built into a hillside has provided many magical family moments
My Country Life: Edward Bulmer
A series in which leading creatives reveal what they love about their rural residences – and their best-kept secret spots
Game, set and match for this Wimbledon house
An interior stylist has served up an ace with her immaculately restored family home in SW19
House Style: André Fu
André Fu, one of the most in-demand interior designers in Asia, talks to Portfolio about relaxed luxury and his love of Bauhaus architecture
The furniture trends from Milan design week
The Salone del Mobile draws the world’s leading designers to Italy every spring – and heralds the interior trends coming your way, from curvy sofas and bold colours to soft textures, all with a sense of fun
My Country Life: Luke Edward Hall
A series in which leading creatives reveal what they love about their rural residences – and their best-kept secret spots
The Ultimate Rug
Art is no longer just for your walls. Big-name designers – Paul Smith, Patricia Urquiola and Tom Dixon – are creating masterpieces for your floors, too, in a bold challenge to craft conventions
Handmade in England
Artisans are spearheading a revival of heritage crafts – and their exceptional pieces are popping up in the sleekest of homes. We look at the makers of tradition thriving in the 21st century
House Style: Mimi Shodeinde
Mimi Shodeinde is a British-Nigerian artist and designer who founded her studio, Miminat, while at university. Her recent projects include a villa in Portugal, a flat in London’s Notting Hill and a house in Cape Coast, Ghana. Her work blends the contemporary and the contradictory, inspired by her diverse background and a global approach to artistry
Turn Your Home Into A Film Set
Could your house be Hollywood’s next big thing? Movie and TV scouts are looking for country piles and townhouses – so here’s how to put your property in the limelight
House Style: Vicky Charles
Vicky Charles is the former global head of design for the Soho House group. She now runs Charles & Co, a New York-based independent interiors studio founded with Julia Corden. Her starry client list includes George and Amal Clooney, David and Victoria Beckham, Gwyneth Paltrow – and, it is rumoured, the Duchess of Sussex
Designing Mountain Homes With Soul
With 50 Alpine projects to her name, including her very own ‘James Bond pad’, interior designer Nicky Dobree creates the chicest chalets
The Hottest Interiors Trends for 2023
Moody blues, champagne sinks, comfy armchairs and lashings of swirly marble – here are the year’s key trends for creating a home that is cosy, convivial and perfect for stylish entertaining
The New Home Libraries
A hand-picked collection of books is at the top of every affluent homeowner’s wish list – along with a serene, stylish sanctuary in which to read them
What Makes The Ultimate Party Pad?
From hot tubs with pergolas to a subterranean pool-slash-dancefloor, here’s how to turn your home into the perfect space for entertaining
Perfect piece: how to commission bespoke furniture
Finding an artisan to create a one-off heirloom is a uniquely rewarding process – and it needn’t be daunting, if you follow our guide to getting it right
Design inspiration for today’s country house
Country-house design embraces a timeless aesthetic, yet is ever-changing. Four industry leaders tell us about the latest trends
Country-house colour
Painting with shades inspired by history can make all the difference when decorating a country home
Heritage Landmark Living
Historic buildings all over Europe are enjoying a new lease of life as luxury residential hubs
The perfect blend
Savills Salon designer Sophie Paterson has used the fashionable cross-collecting trend – mixing up period furniture with contemporary art – as her inspiration at Masterpiece London
Designing the perfect Alpine chalet
Three top designers weigh in on the current trends in chalet design, from log fires to linens, as ski resorts grow more popular as year-round destinations
