Melissa penfold

For a Floridian project, the king of California cool incorporates blue tones, de Gournay wallpaper, and more into his signature aesthetic

The bedroom is where you spend a third of your life. It sets your mood at the start and end of every day, so turn into a haven. Read more, 'How Posh Is Your Bedroom.' It has to be beautiful and uncluttered – it’s your most powerful ally in pursuit of wellbeing, happiness, and health.

Want a quick lesson in how to decorate like a top designer? Hit the mark everytime with our top tips on which colours look good together, how to work with texture, the way things should be displayed and how to learn the difference between a classic and a fad. This is all practical, no-nonsense basic

Everyone should enjoy the style and time in which they live and make memories in their own home. Unfortunately, houses do get tired, and sometimes no matter how much time, effort and money we invest in decorating our homes - or the trends we fall for - our décor becomes dated, and the look we

Want a quick lesson in how to decorate like a top designer? Hit the mark everytime with our top tips on which colours look good together, how to work with texture, the way things should be displayed and how to learn the difference between a classic and a fad. This is all practical, no-nonsense basic

Updating your home's decor doesn't have to break the bank. Interiors expert Melissa Penfold shares her top 25 decorating ideas for a shoestring budget.

Our homes are an extension of who we are: what we do within our walls shapes our mood, affects our productivity and influences our outlook on life. Scientific studies have shown that everything that surrounds us affects us, and beautiful houses that open with clear sidelines and open concept living create good moods. Compartmentalisation is