Homes & Interiors Scotland

Published bi-monthly, Homes & Interiors Scotland is loyal to showcasing beautifully designed homes and innovative architecture. It’s a collectors’ magazine covering the latest trends and aspirational kit to covet, from wallpaper, paint and fabric to furniture, food and gardens. Its 300-plus pages are filled with sharp, informative writing to complement the striking and professional imagery. Work by flourishing and established artists and makers reflects the country's creative landscape, while the annual free supplements accompany what is an invaluable design and cultural source book.

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Homes & Interiors Scotland

ARABELLA LENNOX-BOYD • The award-winning landscape designer tells us what inspires the gardens she creates, and why she appreciates winter

this life KATIE AND JORDAN LAIRD • Seize opportunities, follow your heart and have fun – it’s an approach that has paid dividends for this achingly cool couple

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The Treehouse at The Carnegie Club • The Carnegie Club at Skibo Castle has just welcomed its most exciting member yet: a luxurious treehouse nestled in the woods with interiors that wow

TRENDS make waves

BRIGHT IDEA

Another dimension • Tiles, tapestries, murals, plasterwork… there are so many ways to liven up walls, so why do we struggle to see beyond paint and paper?

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BATHROOMS

CASE STUDY BATHING BEAUTY • A sculptural tub and an outstanding view combine to dazzling effect in this bathroom on the Isle of Harris

SEVEN WAYS TO SOAK • Banish those white subway tiles and step away from the flat pack; we’ve found more interesting ways to breathe life into your bathroom

CASE STUDY PRIDE OF PORTUGAL • Thoughtful little details – the local tiles, the time-honoured finishes – are what makes the bathrooms in this new house so special

GET THE LOOK GREEN DREAM • Recreate this enviable bathroom by mixing different shades of green and incorporating wooden accents

TRENDS BATHROOMS, BUT BETTER • Give your bathroom the spa treatment and watch it boost you in mind, body and spirit

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reading LIST • Our latest book picks are bursting with colour and style to get you in the mood for a bright new season

design ideas • DECOR THAT’S OUT THERE

NOW AND FOREVER • The plan was to take an old wreck, renovate it and sell it on quickly. But then the owners realised they had fallen in love…

The birth of a Rock star • Overcoming planning constraints and an unpromisingly narrow site, this award-winning home in Argyll is a triumph of the imagination

EASY DOES IT • With its smooth lines, slimline shape and simple palette, this extension looks effortless. But its story isn’t quite as straightforward as that…

art

Lee So-ra • Textile artist Lee So-ra was born in South Korea in 1967. She has exhibited around the world and her work has been acquired for public collections in the USA and Canada. See more of her delicate wall-hangings at lloydchoi.com

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LOFTY AMBITIONS • This top-to-toe renovation saves the eye candy for the guest suites in the loft, but in fact a closer look reveals the entire house is a work of art

get the look • Balance statement furniture with moody walls for a taste of this dramatic scheme

NEW BEGINNINGS • This Georgian townhouse is more than just a new home for the owner and her family. It also represents a new start in a new city, and a new career in interior design

get the look • Aiming for timeless style? Warm tones and a smattering of florals are a good place to start

A kingdom by the sea • Behind the classic, formal touches, a theme of playful fun runs...