Textiles

Artist Lou Tonkin photographed by Jesse Wild

Meet the block-printer that creates elaborate designs inspired by the natural world

Vinterior Mid Century Swedish Troeds Trento Sideboard against a grey wall styled with an anglepoise lamp

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A G Plan Housemaster chair upholstered in Bute Fabrics. The Green Lady scatter cushion was made by Simion Hawtin-Smith in collaboration with artist Stanley Chow.

Upholsterer Simion Hawtin-Smith on how he breathes new life into antique and vintage chairs

Angel Adoree of Escape to the Chateau on her passion for vintage

Rare Vintage Retro Mid Century 7.5ft Uniflex Q Series Gunther Hoffstead Teak Sideboard, Vinterior

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Souk 100 per cent wool rug, from 91cm by 152cm, £199, West Elm.

10 ways to use carpets and rugs in your home this Autumn

Two fringed armchairs flank an Art Deco fireplace

10 ways to bring personality to your home with upholstery

An array of antique gilded frames, paintings and easels against an exposed concrete wall

How to create displays with antique picture frames

A homemade patchwork quilt on a curved black metal bed

The best way to make a quilt

Multiple vases sit on a blush pink sideboad

How to decorate with dreamy neutral paint colours

Annie Sloan on her love of fine art and eclectic decorating style

An Ikat-print armchair against a wall hanging with tribal masks

How to decorate with tribal art and antiques

A Scandinavian-style living room with grey carpet, a grey sofa and stacking glass side tables

How to use colourful carpets and rugs at home

A sage green kitchen with Herringbone tiles and a grey Everhot range

10 ways to mix old and new in the kitchen