Design Ideas

Hanging pictures, much like painting them, is a balancing act of spacing, colour and proportion. Follow these guiding principles for the most pleasing display

Bookcase ideas to fit any budget or space – from freestanding & modular, to custom-made & DIY

From rugs and lanterns to tiles and tadelakt – we take a look at some of the most inspiring examples of Moroccan design in the houses on our pages

A boot room to store muddy shoes and wet coats is a serious luxury, especially in a country house. If you're thinking of designing one, interior designer Bunny Turner advises on how to do it right

Millions of people in the UK live in a terraced house and their hallways can be surprisingly tricky get right, let alone make a decorative statement with. We've pulled our favourite examples from the archive to inspire.

An open plan kitchen-living room is a often a necessity for those of us who live in small spaces, but it can be tricky to make it feel chic. These are our favourite ideas from interior designers who have packed plenty of style and ingenuity into their layouts

As a new generation of makers turn their hand to the 400-year-old tradition of Delftware - here we take a look back at the history of the blue-and-white tiles and give some ideas for decorating with them.

With separate dining rooms off the menu in many homes, we are always on the look out for smart and stylish solutions for multi-functional spaces. These are our favourite examples

If your taste leans towards fresh, contemporary design, these are our favourite modern bedroom ideas that keep things up to date while still incorporating colour, pattern and texture

There’s no denying that purple can be tricky, but designers are increasingly showing how the right shade can transform a space in all the right ways. Here are some of our favourite examples

From floors and walls to fireplaces and furniture, there are so many ways to add colour and character to your home with tiles. Here are some of our favourite examples

Be inspired by this collection of timeless but pleasingly modern kitchen ideas from the House & Garden archive

If you find yourself staring at an intimidatingly blank wall, take inspiration from our gallery of gallery walls, and make a start on that collection

Out with the perception that these are purely utilitarian spaces – from sculptures to hanging plates, don't forget art when decorating these rooms

Too often we default to the boring option of painting our ceilings white, but like any other wall, they deserve more attention

There is something so much more luxurious about walking into a shower than stepping into a bath – these are the best walk-in showers from the House & Garden archive