Design
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
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
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
