Amelia Thorpe

Nine of the best new lighting ideas to brighten your home

Amelia Thorpe picks out some of the finest shades, switches and more.

How to add a garden room to make the most of a beautiful old house with a magnificent outlook

Architect John Comparelli has created a contemporary garden room to make the most of its pleasing outlook. Amelia Thorpe finds out more.

Fine fireplace surrounds and accessories to bring extra warmth to your fire

Amelia Thorpe picks some of the finest fireplace surrounds and accessories for your home.

Firepits, chairs and blankets for making the most of your garden in winter

Warming ideas for life in the winter garden, chosen by Amelia Thorpe.

11 of the best new ideas in kitchens, from 'levitating' kitchen units to the ultimate wine fridge

The world of kitchens seems to produce ceaseless innovation. Amelia Thorpe picks out some of the latest looks and cleverest new ideas.

Nine new interiors ideas for Autumn, from lovely lamps to a fresh take on William Morris

Amelia Thorpe picks out some of the most inspiring new looks, from lamps and wallpaper to Ben Pentreath's take on William Morris.

How to find the best architects, designers, landscapers and craftsmen to create your own newly-built country house

Building a new house doesn’t only require great design, materials and craftsmanship, but also a trusty cohort of experienced professionals who work seamlessly together, says Amelia Thorpe.

The secret life of fireplaces, and the fascinating tales they tell about the houses which host them

Fireplaces have all manner of wonderful stories to tell, as Amelia Thorpe discovers.

Beautiful, bold blue and white accessories for your home

Amelia Thorpe picks out her favourite blue and white accessories that are sure to lift the spirits.

The Utterly Inessential Shopping List: Glorious garden furniture, from perfect parasols to a love seat for a ménage a trois

One of the great frustrations of the 2020 lockdown has been the extraordinary good weather. The answer to making the most of it is, of course, garden furniture.

Six ideas to update your house for spring with paints and wallpapers

Amelia Thorpe selects the latest hues to refresh your house for spring with paints and wallpapers.

'A bathroom should be somewhere you spend time and relax, rather than a purely utilitarian space'

Interior designer Nicole Salvesen, co-founder of Salvesen Graham, offers advice on adding warmth and decorative detail to a bathroom.

Six simple ways to add character, style, drama and warmth to your bathroom

If you're looking for ways to spruce up your home, the bathroom is a great place to start — and Amelia Thorpe has some ideas.

How to create a warm, decorative bathroom for a country house

Interior designer Nicole Salvesen, co-founder of Salvesen Graham, offers advice on adding warmth and decorative detail to a bathroom.

It's a wonderful light: 14 graceful, pretty and grand ways to brighten up your home

Amelia Thorpe reveals the latest lights, sure to brighten any February gloom

10 decorations you'll love to line your table with this festive season

Selected by Amelia Thorpe, these decorative delights are sure to give any dinner party a certain je ne sais quoi.

Seven gorgeous fires to keep you warm this winter, from clean and green to striking marble

How to use Turkish rugs to create a rustic, charming family room

Tor Vivian’s use of kilims has lent character to this newly built extension.

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 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.