Amelia Thorpe

How to combine the modern and classic in a comfortable, cosy kitchen

Hubert Zandberg has created an innovative kitchen in the Holland Park home of fashion editor Deborah Brett and film producer Tom Edmunds.

Ikat patterns, full of Eastern promise, and worthy of consideration for an English home

Ikat-inspired patterns aren't for every taste, or indeed every room — but where they work, they can work wonders. Amelia Thorpe shares some ideas.

Could an orangery be the perfect place for a kitchen?

Why you should avoid matching and use colours and patterns to bring a living room to life

The life-affirming joy of a brilliantly bold, yellow kitchen: 'As you walk into the room, you can’t help but smile'

How to transform a Victorian kitchen with bold colour and Georgian-style joinery

Georgian-style joinery and dark colours lend a cosseting feel to this farmhouse kitchen.

11 pretty cushions to add a touch of colour and pizzazz to your living room

The designer's room: 'I wanted to create a sense of calm'

Interior designer Rosie Bossom has created a bedroom that's a peaceful sanctuary in Notting Hill, as Amelia Thorpe discovers.

A Nina Campbell-designed bedroom where comfort and beauty go hand-in-hand

Nina Campbell combines comfort and calm in this harmonious bedroom scheme. Amelia Thorpe takes a closer look.

Bringing a touch of French chic to an English country house

Blending reclaimed materials into your home to create a welcoming, relaxed living space

Interior designer Fi Crole used French antiques and reclaimed materials to create a timeless feel in a newly-built house.

Beautiful bedrooms: How to tell a tale with your choice of antiques

Max Rollitt has lent a distinctive, period feel to a farmhouse bedroom.

How to bring a change of tempo to a large drawing room with a sumptuous sitting area

Inspired by Moroccan furniture, Guy Goodfellow looked to his own home to create a bold and intoxicating addition to his drawing room.

From accountant's office to family kitchen: A social space with warmth and grandeur

Bunny Turner has transformed a former accountant’s office into a family kitchen by removing false ceilings, custom-ordering a table and combining classical beauty with durability.

How to bring a room to life with vibrant hues of blue

Saskia Blythe has employed a palette of vibrant blues to liven up a London drawing room.

A Grade I-listed kitchen, sympathetically transformed with a touch of drama and a flight of fancy

The country-house kitchen has been reimagined at Aynhoe Park with a touch of theatre, finds Amelia Thorpe. Photography by Nick Smith.

Expert tips for caring for antique Oriental rugs

Roger Rose of James Barclay, the rug cleaning and repair service, offers advice on caring for antique Oriental rugs.

A 19th-century bathroom in an 18th century home that works perfectly for a 21st century family

Jamb’s co-founders have created a timeless bathroom in their 18th-century London home. They showed it to Amelia Thorpe.

Why the classic kitchen look will always trump the latest trends

Kitchens inspired by the past are the ones which will stand the test of time, says Amelia Thorpe.

How to create a hard-working boot room in a period family home

Emma and her team at Sims Hilditch love designing boot rooms, employing a unique mix of elegance and hard-wearing practicality to achieve a result which satisfies the needs of the entire family - even the dog.