Designers' houses

For designer Henry Jonsson-Robinson, a former mill-worker's cottage became a way of navigating grief – and proves that homes are as much about emotion as they are aesthetics

In a once bombed out mews in Clapham Junction the print designer Neisha Crosland and her husband have created a private arcadia drawing inspiration from ancient Rome, Paris, Venice and Madeleine Castaing

Rebuilding on the original footprint, Charles O’Connor and Edward Greenall combined salvaged materials and timber from the estate with local craftsmanship to create a richly layered home that feels as though it has always been there

In their coastal home on an island off the west coast of Anglesey, Mel and her daughter Ella are championing an expressive and more modern approach to decorative shellwork

For designer Harriet Anstruther, the renovation of this stone farmhouse in West Sussex and its neglected garden inspired some profound reflection on what brings her joy

In an extract from his book 'Notes on Decorating', American interior designer Markham Roberts recounts the story of his Pacific Northwest house. Revisit the house story from 2021.

When Fin Fellowes moved back into her childhood home, its rooms became a canvas for her first wallpaper series, as well as a backdrop for a thoughtful mix of family treasures and contemporary finds

Wanting her brood to have the kind of outdoorsy upbringing that she did, the designer has made her Hampshire garden a place of wonder and joy – from meadows for exploring to an art shed for creating

With an established reputation in Europe, interior designer Hubert Zandberg returned to South Africa to create his Cape Town base that pays homage to the richness of African art and design across the ages

Rather than creating a conventional square box, Claire Haddon-Lowson, co-founder of Late Afternoon, opted for a staggered kitchen-dining space, resulting in a more intimate arrangement with a stronger connection to the garden

A well-proportioned London flat was the ideal setting for interior designer Emma Grant’s trove of eclectic finds, with each piece shaping her vision for the space. We revisit this archive story from 2021.

Having completed an extensive renovation and building project at her house in Richmond, designer Laura King set about creating perfectly balanced interiors that feel fresh yet timeless – an aesthetic that continues in the studio just outside the back door

Having fallen in love with this Victorian house at first sight, interior designer and art consultant Bodil Blain has spent the past two years making it her own, filling it with bold colour, interesting finds and incredible works of art

Having promised her mother to look after her home in Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val, the garden designer used riotous prints and beloved objects to create an eclectic and very personal look

Combining the Cape Dutch style of her childhood with the local Portuguese vernacular, Penny Morrison’s authentic newbuild in Melides is a relaxed and inviting sanctuary filled with pieces picked up on her travels

When interior designer Virginia White was looking to downsize, space for art and plenty of light were key priorities. This north London mansion flat provided the ideal place to add her signature stylish touch.

Adam Bray’s knack for mixing colour, antiques and textiles has earned him a cult following and nowhere is it more in evidence than his own London home

Although designer Louisa Greville Williams was happy to buck convention by moving back to London after 30 years in Wiltshire, she wanted to ensure that her riverside flat had the established feel of a country house