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.

10 breathtakingly pretty conservatories, orangeries and greenhouses to suit any home

Whether you've got the space for a glorified window box or a minor concert venue, Amelia Thorpe has something to fit the bill.

What to grow in a conservatory, from cacti and succulents to orchids and herbs

Conservatories are once again being used for cultivating and enjoying plants. Amelia Thorpe reports on a growing trend.

Eight of the best floor lamps to bring light into your living spaces