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.

EDITOR'S welcome

OPENING SHOT

Homes & Interiors Scotland

Jana Durisova • Owner and creative director at fabric and furniture-maker Beaumont & Fletcher

ANJI LOCKE • Family, music and good food have established a little corner of the Caribbean in the north-west Highlands

MONITOR

INTERIORS NEWS

DISCOVERY OFF THE BEATEN TRACK

Charlotte James • A passion for textiles has blossomed into a furniture business catering to Scotland’s best

CALMIT

Eye of the beholder

… and relax • Slow down, breathe deeply and focus on wellness

A good night's sleep • Quality rest is literally life-saving. So how do we get some?

Clear mind • Take stock, reduce and organise

Neurodivergent design • How to create spaces for especially busy minds

You've got to be kitten me

KITCHENS

CASE STUDY BREAK THE MOULD • Can a kitchen be practical and beautiful and a unique piece of art? This concrete stunner in Ayrshire suggests the answer is yes

SPACE EXPLORATION • Neat and tidy storage solutions for kitchens of all shapes and sizes

LOVE YOUR HUB • Inspiration for kitchens that need to multitask

OUT OF THE SHADOWS • A vibrant palette cleverly complements the geometric glazing overhead

SEE THE LIGHT • Pendants and sconces for the most hardworking room in the house

GRAB A SEAT • Once the bigger items are sorted, turn your attention to finishing touches like dining chairs and stools

Ask the EXPERTS • Got a burning question about kitchen design? The pros share their advice and top tips

NO MESSING • Uncluttered and fuss-free, this kitchen does the job nicely

ACCESS ALL AREAS • Three kitchens designed for everyone – including people who use wheelchairs

CITY SLICKER • Stylish banquette seating and smart space-saving design means this compact kitchen is much more than the sum of its parts

ANNA LIEBMANN • Basket weaver

BATHROOM NEWS

Reading LIST • Indulge in books to soothe the soul. Our selection will get you through the winter

CITY OF LIGHTS

ARCHITECTURE The butterfly effect • Small but thoughtful changes can have a far-reaching impact, as demonstrated by this striking new home built for a client with limited mobility

LOVE YOUR CURVES • You need to design something very special if it’s to win planning permission in the Cairngorms National Park – and that sums up everything about this house

THIS CHANGES EVERY THING • Ultra-sustainable in the way it was built and the way it functions, this clever, award- winning house in Dundee points to a better future for people and planet

DESIGN IDEAS • DECOR THAT’S OUT THERE

ART NEWS

Sam Ainsley • Sam Ainsley has forged a remarkable career within the visual arts sector, nationally and internationally. She is an artist and teacher, and until 2005 was head of the Master of Fine Art programme at Glasgow School of Art. From 1985 to 1991 she taught on the Environmental Art programme under David Harding’s leadership, after which she co-founded the MFA course

KIDS NEWS

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