Issue 140

A down-at-heel townhouse now sparkles with life, thanks to a colour-led renovation that has brought personality to every room.

This home owner didn’t want her kitchen to feel like a kitchen, but rather an inviting social space in keeping with the style of her Victorian home.

Bert & May’s founder Lee Thornley has elevated an ‘average’ home in York into a Scandi-inspired, timber-clad haven. 

Nothing comforts quite like a cuppa. But when was the last time you treated yourself to a new mug, or tried a different type of tea? It’s easy to get stuck in a rut where daily routines are con­cer­ned, so use the New Year as an excuse to refresh your comfort zone. You deserve it.

Friendly and welcoming, with sublime views and some of the best food on the west coast: this Port Appin institution has it all

Make life easier with our selection of swish gadgets

IF you’re a serious collector of crystal, a piece by Lalique is likely top of your wishlist. The French maker has a reputation for excellence in both design and craftsmanship.

The best-dressed bookcases this season will be wearing brightly coloured and super-stylish books on the biggest names in fashion

“Our work in the arts has always been led by an interest in the possibilities and challenges of production alongside a col­labo­rative working method with artists. For us, Saison International is a natural pro­gres­sion of this; enabling us to work closely and slowly with artists as well as to further our learning about production techniques and possibilities.

We’re all familiar with the phrase ‘bums on seats’ but this most likely isn’t the inspiration behind these saucy chairs. In fact, they’re a reimagination of a classic: the Panton chair.