Decorating Advice

A way to highlight textural walls while creating a sense of atmosphere? This is the lighting trick to know

Just because you don't have direct sunlight doesn't mean you can't decorate well 

Home libraries have historically been a popular choice for houses big and small. Fiona McKenzie Johnson looks at what past and present can tell us about the possibilities for organising and displaying a book collection – and why we should retain one

Paula Sutton reflects on the joy and necessity of bringing warmth and comfort into our homes as the world outside grows colder and darker

The interior designer, who works as one half of design studio Salvesen Graham, on how decorative art can bring meaning to any interior

From nifty lighting to rich colour palettes, experts reveal how to the transform even the gloomiest lower floor space into a stylish, inviting retreat

The interior designer shares his advice for creating spaces that feel warm, comfortable and have their own narrative

Holiday souvenirs, dog portraits and inherited objects: why we all need to make room for the sentimental in our houses

Whether your taste runs more to an elegant, pared-back interior or a warm, rich maximalism, these three living rooms in London townhouses are sure to have some ideas to steal

Whether you’re hoping for a calm retreat of a lively hub of creativity, these expert-approved paint colours will set just the right mood when you’re working from home

Designers share the clues that lead to the biggest transformations

With a few thoughtful design choices, even modest spaces can feel open and airy. Here, four designers share how they use paint, lighting and architectural detail to lift a room.

From trellises to Linnaean florals, here's what's floated our boat (or at least attracted our attention) in 2025

The challenges of combining a beautiful interior with desperately untidy occupants of questionable taste

The New York-based designer and co-founder of Redd Kaihoi shares his tips on creating a detailed interior that feels at once glamorous and comfortable

Whether it is from the things that you are constantly surrounded by or entirely new settings, there is inspiration to be found everywhere, says our columnist and interior designer Brandon Schubert.

As the clocks go back and we are plunged into darker evenings once more, we consulted lighting designers and an environmental psychologist on the kinds of lighting that will make you feel your best during winter

Sotheby's specialist-turned-interior designer James Mackie sheds light on buying, framing and hanging art for a pleasing display at home

The interior designer behind Annabel's club tells us why an element of the fantastical is always an indespensible decorating tool