The medium of sound is something I've explored in several artworks. Early in my career, I recorded myself sleep-talking with a voice-activated dictaphone over the course of a month. My idea was to facilitate a scenario whereby I was a ‘viewer’ (or li

My interest in jewellery began on a visit to Iceland when I was a teenager. I was captivated by the skill and beauty of the pieces I saw there. This fascination grew over time, leading me to take jewellery-making after-school classes, and eventually

RIGHT, OKAY, I KNOW WHAT YOU'RE THINKING: how are they going to justify this one? In answer, I offer up the humble concept of joy. This ridiculous noughts and crosses set (or tic-tac-toe if you're a Yank) was conceived of by the inimitable Haas Broth

I'm not sure if it's a post-covid thing, but it feels a bit like we're living in an era where nostalgia is everything. Reunion tours by '90s bands, reissues of vintage furniture, reboots of classic TV shows… it seems we're craving things from our pas

What A home for three generations of one family Where Angus Architect Ann Nisbet Studio Contractor Pert Bruce Construction Structural engineer Peter Brett This multi-generational home, newly built in the Angus countryside, is a farmhouse for the futu

Did we mention that shape is having a moment? Boxy sofas are still around, but their sexy younger siblings, full of curves and unexpected angles, are steadily muscling in – and they're bringing with them more unusual layouts for the living room. Desi

The Blossom collection by Nôsa welcomes pastels into the bathroom. This is blush-pink beauty is the Vermont freestanding stone bath and is paired with warm-toned brassware. It's a great option if you want to make a statement yet keep a soothing palet

BRIEF To create a space for entertaining which could double as a relaxation spot for the owners and their baby ARCHITECT John Jeffery CONTRACTOR & JOINER Orocco This glorious living room in Edinburgh isn't just a beautifully decorated space; it's par

It's only fitting that the city which brought us some of the best-ever video games, a world-class art school and Scotland's first V&A museum should now play host to a celebration of all things design-related. The Dundee Design Festival 2024 is at the

The sheer variety and inventiveness in the rug world seems to have grown wildly in the past few decades. Gone are the copy-and-paste designs in a limited range of sizes and shapes. Synthetic materials have been benched and the market has exploded wit

With forty years of experience as a landscape architect, Ulf Nordfjell is well placed to explore how location can influence a garden. His new book, The Gardens of Ulf Nordfiell, covers the development of a range of projects spanning wildly different

What A two-storey lower conversion in a Victorian terraced townhouse Where Glasgow Interior design Habitus There's a moment when friends come to stay at Kirsty Mac and her partner Billy's house where they realise there's a subversive surprise lurking

Dreaming of a house with a garden? It's almost certainly a private sun-trap back garden that you've got in mind. But what if the rear of the house is an overlooked north-facing postage stamp, and the front is a spacious sun-drenched stretch of greene

This bespoke kitchen by HUX in North London shows the benefits of making bold choices, while clever zoning allows it to sit comfortably in an open-plan space. The Shaker doors are painted in a rich blue that echoes the graphic tiles on the floor. The

“I 'm no ordinary farmer's wife,” chuckles Katy Rodger. She has been up and working since 5am, shifting a dozen or more 50-litre cans of milk by hand before most of us have even hit the snooze button. “I move it like this because it's the most hygien

What Extending and reorganising a listed cottage Where Cornwall Designer Architecture Office Main contractor MAC Construction It's not unusual for architects and designers to form a deep emotional connection to a renovation project, as they become im

Every time autumn rolls around, I think the same thing: this feels like a much more natural time of year to get organised and make some plans. Not resolutions like at New Year as such, and nothing as onerous as a full-blown Spring Clean; but as summe

In all my years of travel writing, I've never once revisited a property. Scotland has so many gorgeous places to lay your head that I just haven't been able to justify a repeat stay. But for Kildrummy Inn, I'll break all my rules. The award-winning A

This whimsical wallpaper, called Pair of Cats, is by textile designer Annika Reed, who carved the image the traditional way on a woodblock. It's a follow-up to her Pair of Dogs pattern, which features a couple of quintessential Victorian Sta?ordshire

How has your style evolved over the years? When I started the business in 2012, I was single and living in a warehouse apartment in the middle of town. Now, I am a mother to three young girls, renovating an old house and enjoying village life. My sty

The moody calm and darkness of cheese cellars provided ample inspiration for Iain and Karen Mellis in their Dunfermline home, Old Duloch House, which is featured in a new book, A Place in Scotland. Owners of artisan cheesemonger IJ Mellis, the couple

It's no exaggeration to say that lighting can make or break a room. Get it wrong, and you'll feel on edge (or dejected) every time you flop onto the sofa. Get it right, and your evenings will glow with ambient lighting that eases the transition from

EDINBURGH, YOU'RE IN LUCK: Nordic Living by Biehl has just launched a new store, a few doors down from the original on Bruntsfield Place. The first spot, stocking a well-curated range of goodies and acting as a showroom, was opened in 2018 by Sofie B

There are some seriously good hotels on the Turkish Riviera, and the brand-new Bobo by The Stay has aspirations to be right up there with the best. Its 22 rooms and suites, in curvaceous, cylindrical buildings, have an enviable spot near Bodrum at Ce

What A three-volume house built on a former croft Where Skye Architect Dualchas No one has spearheaded a 21st-century architectural renaissance across Skye and the Highlands quite like Dualchas. For nearly 30 years, the practice has been designing si

What A renovated farm steading Where Perthshire Interior design Chelsea Mclaine It's highly unlikely that Jeremy Clarkson is aware of this fact, but he is at least partly responsible for an extraordinarily beautiful property deep in the Perthshire co

Do you have time to fall down a design rabbit hole? If so, we direct you to the creations of Red Sky Shepherd's Huts. The sweetest of the lot is the Hideout, a mini (1.5 × 3m) sanctuary that would make a great little studio. At the other end of the s

What An eight-bed mansion Where On the outskirts of Edinburgh Interior design Ampersand Every house has its underutilised areas. The dining room rarely eaten in; the conservatory with sun-bleached sofas seldom sat on. We congregate in the same famili

BRIEF To unify this long space and create an elegant living room that wouldn't feel too formal DESIGN Jessica Buckley An eclectic scheme full of different colours and prints: it's Jessica Buckley's calling card. The Edinburgh-based interior designer

WE LOVE A good scarf is for life, not just for Christmas. This cashmere number, in a chic ombré olive/grey shade, is by Johnstons of Elgin, the Scottish knitwear-maker who knows a thing or two about combining longevity and style. Created from B-corp