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

LESLEY LOKKO • Ghanaian-Scot Lesley Lokko OBE is an award-winning professor of architecture and a bestselling novelist

SIMON & LOUISA DICKSON • Three kids, a design studio and Scotland’s coolest treehouses are all flourishing thanks to this couple’s decision to build a life rooted in nature

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discovery • OFF THE BEATEN TRACK

TRENDS Ultra violet

heirloom • KEEP IT IN THE FAMILY

how bizarre • DESIGN INNOVATION

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CASE STUDY COLOUR CATCHER • Lively, warm, harmonious: this once-unloved room is now a reflection of the family who live here

LIVING THE DREAM • Minimalist, maximalist and everything in between: all things are possible with a well-designed lounging space

TRENDS SMARTER NOT HARDER • Careful planning and purposeful zoning are the answer for chic, multifunctional spaces

CLEVER CLOGS • Storage pieces that put the ‘fun’ in functional. We’re in love!

LOVE TO LOUNGE • Every living room needs a chic sofa that suits the space

TRENDING NOW • All you need to know about the latest sofa and armchair designs

HIT THE FLOOR • Expert advice for creating a durable, exciting and good-looking base for your living room

SPICE IT UP • Bring the sunset inside via warm-hued accessories

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reading LIST • An eclectic mix of inspiring new titles celebrating sunny California, Italian food, Scottish design and more

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BRIGHT IDEAS • Cool pieces to create layered lighting schemes in your home

More than meets the eye • Pared-back and self-effacing, Bay House keeps a deliberately low profile. But this build on Devon’s north coast is worthy of much closer inspection

RISK and REWARD • A high-stakes blend of tradition and modernity has paid off for the owners of this Victorian home in Stirlingshire

LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY • Emotional connection and heartfelt collaboration between clients and architect propelled this project off the drawing board and into real life

design ideas • DECOR THAT’S OUT THERE

David Nott • Boston-based textile artist David Nott creates hand-tufted wall art that has captured the attention of some of the world’s luxury brands, from Burberry to IWC Schaffhausen

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HEART AND SOUL • This London villa’s spirits were flagging, until a new family moved in – and brought their favourite designer with them

get the look • Echoing the gentle hues of this palette will encourage you to slow down and enjoy your home

INDIVIDUAL BRILLIANCE • It was a grey, boxy house with nothing much to distinguish it. Now, though, following a thoughtful, creative makeover, this Glasgow home is bursting with colour, verve and joy

get the look • This home balances luxury with wild, colourful choices. Just focus on the details and you’re onto a winner

PATTERN recognition • The owners of this commanding Arts & Crafts mansion needed a designer who could make their home feel like a warm embrace – and they knew exactly who...