Design

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

Jasper Conran: A life in houses
Designer Jasper Conran has bought and restored a string of English country houses. He talks about his love affair with these historical beauties