Interiors

The vast and audacious architecture of London's greatest theatres

Roger Bowdler takes a look at 'London’s Great Theatres', a new book by Simon Callow with photography from Derry Moore.

The book that combats disposable culture with tips and tricks for the perfect restoration

Mary Miers applauds an evocative portrait of a group of London Georgian houses cherished back to life.

Transforming a space with paints and wallpapers, from natural hues to velvety bold colours

Amelia Thorpe rounds up the latest wallpapers and paint colours.

How to change the personality of your kitchen with a fresh coat of paint

To accompany the launch of her new paint collection for Plain English, interior designer Rita Konig reveals the secrets of choosing colour for kitchens.

Four beautiful kitchen islands which push the boundaries of what can be done

The enduring popularity of kitchen islands says a lot about their looks and practicality — and designers are always finding new twists. Giles Kime pics out some which have caught his eye.

The Utterly Inessential Kitchen Shopping List: Antique copper pans, lemon-coloured cookers and the sort of stool you'd imagine Hemingway sitting on

Sure, you could go down to Homebase, Ikea or B&Q. But where would be the fun in that?

How to transform the interiors of a derelict barn into a beautiful holiday let

Pippa Paton has artfully transformed the interiors of a Cotswold barn. Giles Kime takes a look.

The ancient windmill in Sussex that became a stunning contemporary home

The redevelopment of a house within a former windmill complex has inspired a remarkable contemporary home with striking interiors. John Goodall reports, photographs by Will Pryce.

A bathroom in an 18th-century farmhouse where practicality meets elegance

Nina Campbell combines comfort, practicality and elegance in this serene bathroom scheme.

How to make your bathroom feel luxurious

Louise Jones reveals the essential ingredients of an luxury bathroom, from slipping into showroom tubs to bookshelves by the basin.

The extraordinary design festivals which spread ideas, shape our culture and leave legacies that last for centuries

From the Great Exhibition to the London Design Festival, Britain has a long tradition of celebrating creativity, says Clive Aslet.

The unbeatable cosiness of the Eiderdown – stylish, warm and full of vintage charm

Although most of us now swear by sleeping under a Continental duvet, a duck-feather-filled eiderdown is the height of bedtime luxury, says Tessa Waugh.

How Catchpole & Rye take bathroom inspiration from classic Victorian plumbing

To create strikingly beautiful designs, Tony O’Donnell, founder of Catchpole & Rye, seeks inspiration in the past.

Why less is definitely more when reinventing estate buildings

To avoid an institutional air use a lighter touch, suggests Interiors Editor Giles Kime.

How to transform a shepherd's hut into the perfect, country guest house

In North Yorkshire, Melanie Phipps has furnished a pair of shepherd’s huts with every creature comfort.

The beautiful works of art made from butterflies' wings — but only after they've died from natural causes

Spectacular butterfly specimens from across the world are being given a luxurious afterlife as jewellery boxes, humidors and watches. Nick Hammond reports.

The special magic of rattan, the furniture which almost forces you to recline languorously and have fun

A new book extols the virtues of rattan — and Giles Kime is absolutely sold.

How to seamlessly blend the old and new when transforming old rooms into country kitchens

Charlotte Hughes has created a family kitchen that looks as if it has evolved over time.

Master in miniature: Transforming a gardener’s bothy into a stunning home

The tiniest estate buildings can make wonderful homes, says John Tanner, who transformed a 600sq ft gardener’s bothy at Gunton Hall.

How a village forge became the charming family home of architect Hugh Petter

‘I am always pleased when somebody stands in front of one of my buildings and asks what I’ve done.’ Hugh Petter tells Clive Aslet how he altered his own home.