Design
The growth of the cutting garden
The trend for seasonal homegrown blooms promises ever-changing colours and scents while also being sustainable. Two expert gardeners explain how to keep your vases filled from spring to autumn
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
Key trends from the 2024 RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Sustainability, innovative tech, natural shapes and a gorgeous array of colours were the hallmarks of the finest garden displays this year
House Style: Sophie Ashby
The founder of Studio Ashby reveals her eclectic design inspirations and tips for creating an interior full of soul
The Timeless Appeal of Arts & Crafts Houses
With generous proportions, bucolic charm and exquisite hand-detailing, country homes in the Arts & Crafts style are as coveted now as they were in the Victorian age
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
Making the most of a listed building
Buyers who dream of owning a historic home may be put off by worries about maintenance and renovation. Yet with the right advice, you can do more than you might expect
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
Rooms at the Top: the penthouse is on a high
They’re the height of global real-estate aspiration – and limited supplies are pushing prices ever skywards. So how do you find the perfect penthouse?
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
A period home transformed for modern living
On the banks of the River Thames in leafy southwest London, interior designer Claire Botha has brought an imposing Victorian house into the 21st century – without sacrificing its charm
House style: Matthew Williamson
Meet the interior designer who left the fast-paced fashion world behind. He reveals his plans for the renovation of his Mallorca home
My Country Life: Max Rollitt
The antiques dealer, furniture-maker and interior designer reveals what he loves about his rural residence – and his top-secret spots
The pinnacle of London living: Simon Upton’s houses
The renowned interiors photographer's latest book showcases some of London’s most stylish homes. It offers a vibrant portrait of the private lives of designers and creatives, from Bella Freud to Jasper Conran
The Finest Contemporary Style in Caribbean Property
The latest villas on prestigious islands from Barbados to Antigua now reflect 21st-century trends in luxury – yet they still retain the classical grandeur that has been associated with the region for decades
House style: Todhunter Earle
Meet Emily Todhunter and Kate Earle, the founders of Todhunter Earle Interiors. They reveal the secrets of their long-standing design partnership and their top tips for creating the perfect Alpine chalet
Highly irregular: five interiors trends for 2024
Designers are introducing an imperfect touch to stylish homes with the use of wobbly lines, wonky shapes and raw edges. Here’s how to bring the inconsistency in
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
The members’ clubs upping the stakes in the Cotswolds
They offer contemporary glamour in a glorious rural setting – yet another reason to move to the country
In the footsteps of Picasso: where to buy in Spain and France
From Málaga to Mougins, the locations the artist called home are more popular than ever – especially with international buyers
The rise of the upside-down house
A topsy-turvy home, with living space upstairs and bedrooms down, is an increasingly popular way to make the most of exceptional views – and add glamour in the most unexpected of places
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
