Homes & Interiors Scotland

It's difficult to put an age on good design. We can take a stab at when something might have been made, but if it's good – and I mean really good – it should be timeless. And timeless design is worth investing in. Our Collector's Issue celebrates jus

From Where I Stand is a new exhibition of prints and multi-media artworks by seven contemporary artists from India and Scotland. Shown fi rst in Delhi this spring, then in Edinburgh in 2024, the exhibition is a mix of new commissions and existing wor

When Fi Douglas was in primary three, she drew a picture of a donkey. It was an excellent donkey. So exemplary, in fact, that the teacher held it aloft so that her classmates could admire her efforts. “I remember very clearly that being a light-bulb

Time to swap out the old wingback? Check out the wonderfully wibbly Etcetera easy chair from Tigmi. Designed in 1970 by Jan Ekselius, the iconic shape has made this a favourite in homes worldwide. As for which of the eight colours to pick… Chocolate-

Fabergé is perhaps the world's most iconic jewellery-maker, best known, of course, for its intricate, elaborate gilded eggs. With the rarest of these fabulous objects worth millions of pounds, the eggs have become symbolic of priceless treasures – on

Think back to the best sleep of your life. Were you snoozing on a hammock under a palm tree? Flat out in a super-king hotel bed? Curled up in total darkness in a guest room in the countryside? It can be hard to recapture the sense of holiday relaxati

Move away from the hotel-feel when decorating for wee ones. Th ere should be multiple points of interest, so look to painted murals, textured bedding (waffl e, fringe, linen), and plenty of interactive elements. Furniture that encourages adventure, s

When it comes to the living room, most of us have already figured out what matters. The first major purchase for this space will have cemented this. If it's all about movie nights, a big TV and an oversized, slouchy sofa should have been top priority

Pad Thai, butternut squash soup, aloo palak, tomato crostini… We're encouraged to eat the rainbow to keep our immune system happy. Why not similarly explore the rainbow when kitting out your kitchen? If beige and white don't normally set your soul al

A home office should work as hard as you do. Smart furniture and clever use of space will get you feeling motivated. If you only work from home occasionally, repurposing the kitchen counter or instal ling a folddown desk in a corner of the living roo

Curved dining chairs with giraffe print laser-cut detailing, £POA, Juliettes Interiors Whether it's a cost-saving measure, or simply done through a love of hosting, the dinner party is back on the menu. Dining rooms are being dusted off and cleared o

Dyroy tiles in blue and green, £59.99 per sq.m, CTD Tiles A newly tiled splashback can be a quick and effective kitchen refresh, especially if you play around with the tile layout. Herringbone, chequerboard, basket weave, pinwheel – there's more to i

New from contemporary kitchen furniture brand Pronorm is the Ceramic Zaha door. These have a 3mm-thick ceramic layer, making the kitchen appear hewn from natural stone. This durable and affordable approach can be customised to Suit your Space. Kitche

Sharing a bedroom can be tough if you don't have your own personal space. Assigning colours is one way to do it – here, Little Greene's Tivoli paint demarcates separate zones for the two sleepers. And it's clear whose chair this is, thanks to its Dee

There's no doubt about it: we're getting braver in our home decor choices, bolder in our colours and much more willing to experiment with texture and pattern. Except, that is, when it comes to bathrooms. There, plain white or beige has an iron grip.

What A contemporary three-bed house built on passivhaus principles Where Kinross Architect Ewan Cameron Architects, Glasgow Ask Rosie Reid what the starting point was for her distinctive new house near Milnathort in Kinross and she gives a rather sur

What A One-bedroom house with adjoining workshop Where Lanarkshire Architect Ann Nisbet Studio Main contractor Smart Group Structural engineer David Narro Associates Quantity surveyor BCC Out of adversity comes opportunity, or so the saying goes. But

What A contemporary three-bedroom new-build Where Glenbuchat, Aberdeenshire Architect Brown & Brown As coincidences go, it was the kind that any architect might find bittersweet. In August 2017, Andrew Brown, of architectural practice Brown & Brown,

Despite loving art when I was at school, I ended up going down the ‘sensible’ route. I went to uni to study chemistry, before moving into finance and advising healthcare companies for seven years. I aways kept up my interest in the arts, though, and

I wake early and take my time making coffee; rituals are a big thing for me. I'll arrive at my studio, where I like working on something right away that I'm familiar with; I'll even purposely leave something unfinished for the next morning. Working l

Kira Freije's sculptural works are informed by her time spent working with a blacksmith. She uses scrap metal and salvaged electrical fittings, repurposing them to create haunting figures. Her upcoming exhibition at Cample Line near Dumfries is the L

I think the first time I sprayed something on a wall I was around ten years old and I had just watched The Warriors. The smell and the instant criminality of it was so exciting. Many years of graffiti followed, starting when I was around 16. I used t

Natasha Radmehr “Y ou don't get undressed when you're making spag bol,” says Cathy Dean, founder of Studio Dean. It's a humorous visual and something of a maxim for the interior designer, who is explaining why she flipped the layout of this second-fl

What An upgraded, updated stately home Where Near Melrose in the Borders Interiors Olivia Emery History has a funny way of repeating itself. The ‘parachute pants’ that I saved my pocket money to buy in the early ‘90s have recently appeared on my daug

What A three-bedroom warehouse conversion Where Sydney, Australia Architect Carter Williamson Architecture A good architect will listen with careful intent and deliver just what you've asked for. A great one, though? They will do it by opening your m

BRIEF To replace an old draughty caravan with a sustainably built cabin made of natural materials. DESIGN Bert's Box. EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS 4.2 x 17.8 x 3.4m, plus a 2.2m terrace. You would be forgiven for thinking this rustic cabin was in Tuscany, wha

BRIEF To give the owners a flexible terrace pavilion that would extend the use of their garden through every season. DESIGN Kris Grant Architect. DIMENSIONS 56 sq.m over two floors. How many architects can say it started with a bush bath and ended wi

By the time we reach Glenshee's snow-dusted peaks, our final destination of Strathdon within tantalising reach, I have bragged to half my phone book about where were going. “I'm staying in Billy Connolly's former holiday home this weekend,” I gloat,

Despite having lived in Scotland for the best part of six years, there are places that continue to evade me. Dunnet Bay and Jura have always been tough for logistical reasons (though I'm heading to the latter soon for the whisky). Stockbridge, though

Fancy a trip to Tuscany? Don't we all – especially if it means staying in Laqua Vineyard. Set in the village of Casanova, just south of Pisa, this hotel is fittingly romantic. There are six peaceful suites, as well as a Michelin-starred restaurant. I

For a decade, Jeanette Cutlack would walk past a ruined barn in Fanmore on the Isle of Mull and dream about what it could become. “I would imagine sheep on the hillside and food growing next to the barn,” she says. That dream has now become a reality

£9,555 WHERE DO YOU KEEP YOUR APPLES AND NECTARINES? Perhaps you're one of those organised types who wash and prep their fruit before packing it away in the fridge. If you're anything like the rest of us, you'll have a (sporadically filled) bowl on t

It's difficult to put an age on good design. We can take a stab at when something might have been made, but if it's good – and I mean really good – it should be timeless. And timeless design is worth investing in. Our Collector's Issue celebrates jus

When Fi Douglas was in primary three, she drew a picture of a donkey. It was an excellent donkey. So exemplary, in fact, that the teacher held it aloft so that her classmates could admire her efforts. “I remember very clearly that being a light-bulb

Time to swap out the old wingback? Check out the wonderfully wibbly Etcetera easy chair from Tigmi. Designed in 1970 by Jan Ekselius, the iconic shape has made this a favourite in homes worldwide. As for which of the eight colours to pick… Chocolate-

Fabergé is perhaps the world's most iconic jewellery-maker, best known, of course, for its intricate, elaborate gilded eggs. With the rarest of these fabulous objects worth millions of pounds, the eggs have become symbolic of priceless treasures – on

When it comes to the living room, most of us have already figured out what matters. The first major purchase for this space will have cemented this. If it's all about movie nights, a big TV and an oversized, slouchy sofa should have been top priority

New from contemporary kitchen furniture brand Pronorm is the Ceramic Zaha door. These have a 3mm-thick ceramic layer, making the kitchen appear hewn from natural stone. This durable and affordable approach can be customised to Suit your Space. Kitche

Sharing a bedroom can be tough if you don't have your own personal space. Assigning colours is one way to do it – here, Little Greene's Tivoli paint demarcates separate zones for the two sleepers. And it's clear whose chair this is, thanks to its Dee

What A contemporary three-bed house built on passivhaus principles Where Kinross Architect Ewan Cameron Architects, Glasgow Ask Rosie Reid what the starting point was for her distinctive new house near Milnathort in Kinross and she gives a rather sur

What A One-bedroom house with adjoining workshop Where Lanarkshire Architect Ann Nisbet Studio Main contractor Smart Group Structural engineer David Narro Associates Quantity surveyor BCC Out of adversity comes opportunity, or so the saying goes. But

What A contemporary three-bedroom new-build Where Glenbuchat, Aberdeenshire Architect Brown & Brown As coincidences go, it was the kind that any architect might find bittersweet. In August 2017, Andrew Brown, of architectural practice Brown & Brown,

Despite loving art when I was at school, I ended up going down the ‘sensible’ route. I went to uni to study chemistry, before moving into finance and advising healthcare companies for seven years. I aways kept up my interest in the arts, though, and

I wake early and take my time making coffee; rituals are a big thing for me. I'll arrive at my studio, where I like working on something right away that I'm familiar with; I'll even purposely leave something unfinished for the next morning. Working l

Kira Freije's sculptural works are informed by her time spent working with a blacksmith. She uses scrap metal and salvaged electrical fittings, repurposing them to create haunting figures. Her upcoming exhibition at Cample Line near Dumfries is the L

I think the first time I sprayed something on a wall I was around ten years old and I had just watched The Warriors. The smell and the instant criminality of it was so exciting. Many years of graffiti followed, starting when I was around 16. I used t

Natasha Radmehr “Y ou don't get undressed when you're making spag bol,” says Cathy Dean, founder of Studio Dean. It's a humorous visual and something of a maxim for the interior designer, who is explaining why she flipped the layout of this second-fl

What An upgraded, updated stately home Where Near Melrose in the Borders Interiors Olivia Emery History has a funny way of repeating itself. The ‘parachute pants’ that I saved my pocket money to buy in the early ‘90s have recently appeared on my daug

What A three-bedroom warehouse conversion Where Sydney, Australia Architect Carter Williamson Architecture A good architect will listen with careful intent and deliver just what you've asked for. A great one, though? They will do it by opening your m

BRIEF To replace an old draughty caravan with a sustainably built cabin made of natural materials. DESIGN Bert's Box. EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS 4.2 x 17.8 x 3.4m, plus a 2.2m terrace. You would be forgiven for thinking this rustic cabin was in Tuscany, wha

BRIEF To give the owners a flexible terrace pavilion that would extend the use of their garden through every season. DESIGN Kris Grant Architect. DIMENSIONS 56 sq.m over two floors. How many architects can say it started with a bush bath and ended wi

By the time we reach Glenshee's snow-dusted peaks, our final destination of Strathdon within tantalising reach, I have bragged to half my phone book about where were going. “I'm staying in Billy Connolly's former holiday home this weekend,” I gloat,

Fancy a trip to Tuscany? Don't we all – especially if it means staying in Laqua Vineyard. Set in the village of Casanova, just south of Pisa, this hotel is fittingly romantic. There are six peaceful suites, as well as a Michelin-starred restaurant. I

Despite having lived in Scotland for the best part of six years, there are places that continue to evade me. Dunnet Bay and Jura have always been tough for logistical reasons (though I'm heading to the latter soon for the whisky). Stockbridge, though

£9,555 WHERE DO YOU KEEP YOUR APPLES AND NECTARINES? Perhaps you're one of those organised types who wash and prep their fruit before packing it away in the fridge. If you're anything like the rest of us, you'll have a (sporadically filled) bowl on t

For a decade, Jeanette Cutlack would walk past a ruined barn in Fanmore on the Isle of Mull and dream about what it could become. “I would imagine sheep on the hillside and food growing next to the barn,” she says. That dream has now become a reality