Where do you set up home when the world is your oyster? Danny and Rhian Tazioli enjoyed working overseas, but during one spell abroad, in South Korea, they realised their priorities had changed...

For a chalet designer, you’d imagine the task would be straightforward: simply create cosy boltholes, swathed in faux fur and warm wood, for snuggling up in after an exhilarating day in the mountains. But not everyone who loves the Alps enough to want a home in this part of the world restricts their visits to the ski season.

Shining a light on the largely unsung contribution of women in design, these books offer inspirational, illuminating reads 

A radical rethink of how a house should function and what it should look like has produced an award-winning home on the Kyles of Bute

Informal dining is a winner, whether it's your go-to for eating and studying, or just a helpful addition to the more austere dining room. Take a look at these stylish setups to get some inspiration for your own island paradise.

An inviting combination of 200-year-old garden, modernist building and rich family history makes this an East Lothian holiday retreat with a difference

The potential of this huge lateral apartment was sorely ignored until new architect owners rethought its layout and released its promise 

Commissioning your own build gets you the home you’ve always dreamt of, as one happy beekeeper in the Borders has discovered What A contemporary new-build...

As we emerge from lockdown, we'll still need books to guide us. Here's a diverse, illuminating selection for both daily life and daydreaming. Words Catherine...

Molly Molloy and Lucinda Chambers Having enjoyed huge acclaim from their innovative, eclectic clothing collections, the women behind the Colville label are expanding their homewares...