April 2011

Get ready for spring with our fresh style tips. Learn how to introduce spring patterns, new accessories, fun florals and colours, both pastel and bright. Suzanne Dimma explains why inspired decorating is just as important as design fundamentals — and so much more fun! See which paint colours and fabrics she wants to redecorate with. Lynda Reeves takes us on her tour of Paris. Read all about what caught her eye at Maison&Objet, new home emporiums across the city, and which five colours she noticed everywhere. Plus, style editor Sarah Hartill reveals a fun DIY wall art project with hand-painted plates. Browse through the crafty and clever spaces of the 2011 design contest winners, plus an Anne Hepfer-designed family home with a whisper-soft palette. And ring in spring with fresh Greek recipes from Estiatorio Milos: dishes full of seasonal vegetables, colourful tomatoes and savoury seafood.