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Readers’ letters, projects and views on the magazine

Journal

This October, prepare for the transition in seasons with cosy layering, new-look textiles that will stand the test of time, and sustainable accessories

Going Dutch

Inspired by delftware, accessorise your home with these vivid blue and white designs

Light relief

Choose a trusty table lamp to add warmth, colour and pattern to a dark corner

Arts & Crafts

Inject the beauty of nature and nostalgia into your home by decorating with heritage prints

Spice it up

Unashamedly bold, burnt orange is also surprisingly sophisticated. Discover how to use this versatile colour in your interior

Back to work

Whether you have a dedicated room or are carving out a flexible workspace, be inspired by these practical and stylish office designs

OFF THE BEATEN TRACK

Alex and Anneke Lewis had sold their house in Bath and were on the hunt for something rural and remote. The only problem was, the farmhouse they found was set to go to auction

COMING UP ROSES

Rich velvety floral fabrics and vintage pieces create a relaxed country feel in Ruth Taylor’s idyllic 18th-century thatched cottage

RESTORED GLORY

Ushma and Sanj Sivarajah added period features and eclectic style to a Victorian home in north London, creating their forever family home

CHANGING SPACES Libraries & studies

Continuing his series exploring the history of the rooms we live in, conservation expert Lee Bilson looks at these spaces of quiet reflection

House Tournal

LIGHT DIFFUSER Update your décor and add privacy

SOAKING IT UP

Find the right style of bathtub to complement your sanctuary

Hearth & home

Bring warmth and a welcoming ambience to your interior with a beautiful and efficient wood-burner

Grand openıngs

Original windows are often a period home’s most treasured features. Learn how to repair and restore timber designs

In the frame

Breathe new life into your period home with timber windows from The Sash Window Workshop

Surface deep

Part of the interest of many buildings, old plasterwork is often unnecessarily removed. Douglas Kent offers advice

NATURAL SELECTION

With its loose and naturalistic, prairie-style planting and rich autumnal colours, this rural garden nestled by the Sussex Weald is a late-season jewel

Garden Tournal

RICH PICKINGS Celebrate the autumn harvest with an apple-themed day out

Autumn highlights

Discover the best seasonal flowers for pots and borders that are bursting with colour, and offer a long bloom time

Checking in

Provide a valuable habitat for pollinators and other insects with a bug hotel

Put on a show

Tulips represent new life and enjoy global popularity for their exquisite blooms and sparkling colours. Plant bulbs now for a striking spring display

Setting boundaries

Discover charming garden wall and fence ideas to border your outdoor space, enhance security, and create an attractive backdrop for planting

Natural palette

From her North Yorkshire home, Sue Walsh uses organic dyes from local plants to make unique eco printed designs on fabric and paper

Antiques Tournal

TALKING SHOP Renaissance London is a fireplace restoration

Simple things

Alice Roberton explores the naive charm of folk art – and why it should be included in every interior

Holkham Hall

Set in 3,000 acres of rolling parkland, this practically untouched Neo-Palladian mansion is filled with charm

Labelled with love

Personalise jars to store or gift your homemade preserves, with this quick and easy project