An A-listed building in Edinburgh takes inspiration from St Petersburg’s Palace

A townhouse on one of Edinburgh’s finest terraces finally has an interior that lives up to its architecture

A gap between two traditional buildings in Edinburgh has been filled by this sharply modern home

Sandwiched between two villas, this recent project with views of Edinburgh Castle defies design

Bring your kitchen to life with this gallery packed with colour

Be it bright, bold or pastel, colour makes a statement in one of the home's most important rooms

The Edinburgh Art Festival is back

The Festival takes place between 24th July and 28th September

Islandeering: Adventures Around the Edge of Britain’s Hidden Islands by Lisa Drewe

Author Lisa Drewe has compiled 50 of the best islands in Britain in this inspiring book

Edinburgh Printmakers’ new home turned a derelict warehouse into a multi-use arts hub

A splendid new studio complex in Edinburgh adds to the capital’s growing portfolio of cool and creative artist spaces

Art Words by Lex McFadyen

After graduating from Glasgow School of Art, Lex McFadyen ran a successful fashion business before deciding to go back to his first love of…

Meet the maker: Saga-Mariah Sandberg, illustrator

Artist Saga-Mariah Sandberg is inspired by nature, observing plants, insects and the forest

Six quirky vases for foliage or flowers

Fun, colourful ceramics vases and bottles for your home

Escape: Grandtully Hotel

A clever blend of all the good things in life can be found at this colourful and stylish home from home in Perthshire

The Healing Magic of Forest Bathing by Julia Plevin

This book is a guide to the healing powers of nature, with some beautiful imagery to coax you outdoors

Style steal: Summer breeze

Capture the Caribbean vibe with pink, yellow and plenty of greenery

Designer Kit Kemp’s Barbadian home is alive with colour

Kit Kemp’s Caribbean hideaway is alive with sultry tones and riotous patterns that bring the outdoors in

Six vibrant exterior paints

Colour for all weathers comes courtesy of bright outdoor and masonry paints

Eclectic walls or flooring will revitalise your kitchen

Kitchen walls and floors are standing out this season

These self-build owners were happy to let their dream home in Fife evolve on site

Mid-construction design tweaks are usually to be avoided at all costs. Here, though, this couple took their east coast project in their…

Design Notes: the Vipp pedal bin

The enduring popularity of the original design is testament to its appeal, with the current version featuring the same recognisable minimal…

Behind Closed Doors: Craven Dunnill Jackfield

Britain’s last encaustic tile-maker has been around for 150 years and is increasingly sought-after for its time-honoured skills

An interview with Kit Kemp, interior designer and author

Kit Kemp is renowned not only for her unique interiors but also as an author, a respected champion of British art, craft and sculpture, and…

This Life: Sarah Grieve Mills, Crail Pottery

Her parents set up Crail Pottery from a caravan in their East Neuk garden in 1965. Now, this talented potter has continued the colourful,…

Case study: A kitchen that’s an American dream

American architecture and design motivated one couple to export the industrial, warehouse vibes of upstate New York and transplant them…

A unique, aerodynamic house has landed on a private airfield south of Glasgow

A private airfield proved to be the perfect location for aircraft enthusiasts – and the project scooped a major RIAS award

Top tips for feature walls

Feature walls are setting the scene this season

Trendwatch: Contemporary pastels

Find your candy crush with this sweet selection of decorative items for your home

Trendwatch: Sun, sea and style

Bring a touch of Caribbean luxe to your home through classic coastal pieces injected with bright colour

Trendwatch: Fresh Orange

Go for orange with the new everything: from freestanding baths to pendant lights

Issue 126 – July & August 2019: Editor’s welcome

This issue is full of ideas for embracing both rich palettes and softer shades

Edinburgh kitchen and bathroom designer scales Ben Nevis with Frank Bruno for mental health charity

An award-winning kitchen and bathroom designer has raised over £5,500 climbing Ben Nevis with Frank Bruno on behalf of the British boxer's…

The Apprehensive Gardener by Griselda Kerr

Would you welcome a bit of hand-holding when embarking on a new project? If so, this is the book to turn to.

A Garden Can Be Anywhere: A Guide to Growing Bountiful, Beautiful, Edible Gardens by Lauri Kranz

A Garden Can Be Anywhere is a handy guide for new growers, sharing tips and advice on how to cultivate your green space, regardless of its…

Small bathrooms: big ideas for pint-sized plots

How to plan out a functional bathroom when your space is limited

Design Archives: Margaret Tait, 1918-1999

The Orkney-born artist’s radical approach to film is being honoured in her centenary year

Architecture awards names 10 best builds in Scotland for 2019

The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) announced 10 winners for its 2019 Awards

Design Notes: the KitchenAid mixer

Mix it up with an iconic design – the first household mixer

12 taps that will give your bathroom an on-trend refresh

Accentuate your style with the right finishes: black, copper, gold or period style

Case study: Into the wild

When James Ogilvy and his family moved into their home in the East Neuk of Fife, he knew nothing about gardening. The success of his own…

Scottish textile heavyweights Bluebellgray and Bute Fabrics have collaborated

Scottish textile heavyweights Bluebellgray and Bute Fabrics have teamed up to create a vibrant collection of footstools and cushions

Potfest returns to Scone Palace this June

The three-day event, now in its 23rd year, gives ceramics fans the chance to commission pieces and meet makers in person

Style steal: Short but sweet

Keep it lively and add pops of bright colours to neutrals inspired by a colourful Catherine Henderson project

This Glasgow tenement reflects the chic, colourful characters of its owners

A tiny budget and a tight schedule left no room for error in this vibrant, clever makeover

The outdoor space update for summer 2019

Plan, style and shop for your garden – your summer sanctuary starts here...

Behind Closed Doors: Freedom Bakery

Giving people a second chance at life is the driving force behind this artisan breadmaker with a difference

Travel in style on the new Caledonian Sleeper

Edinburgh-based interior design Ian Smith has been commissioned to design the interior of the latest Lowland train to be added to the fleet…

This family extension gave a traditional steading in Aberdeenshire a new lease of life

Thwarted in their original expansion plans, the owners of this steading took a very different approach to get the space they needed

John Dick & Son named Scottish Independent Furniture Retailer of the Year

Carmunnock-based interiors showroom John Dick & Son has scooped the title of 'Scottish Independent Furniture Retailer of the Year 2019' at…

Kitchens International launches commercial interiors division

The new department has been in demand across the Scottish hospitality industry, working on flawless commercial interiors for a range of…

Six zesty lime wallpapers

Give your space a twist of lime with these vibrant wallpapers

An interview with Suzie de Rohan Willner, CEO of Toast

The CEO of Toast, a leader in the ‘slow fashion’ movement (well-made garments that last a lifetime, with an emphasis on craft and…

This Life: Farquhar Laing

The man behind Black Isle Bronze, whose home is a carefully restored Highland castle, talks about families, foundries and his quest for a…

Meet the maker: Frances Priest, ceramic artist

Frances Priest's most recent work was for the Royal Edinburgh Hospital and it transformed the clinical white walls with colour and interest