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

Monica Wilde • The research herbalist, forager and author of The Wilderness Cure finds joy in nature, learning and roaming free

FLORA SHEDDEN • Behind the scenes with the baker, entrepreneur and food writer as she shares a glimpse of her work and home life in Dunkeld

STATEMENT STYLE

NEWS

Spoiled Life

AAKS • Contemporary design blends seamlessly with traditional Ghanaian craft at the heart of this colourful brand

Neutral territory

Get to the point

Healthy homes • Nurture your nest and put wellness first

Chaos theory • Bin your messy habits and start afresh with the help of an organisation specialist

Every colour under the sun • Paint can do more than just complement the sofa. Let the natural world be your guide and watch your home come to life

Inner glow • This feelgood home harnesses the latest in sustainable, eco-friendly thinking to create a haven of calm

…and recharge

Sight for sore eyes

KITCHENS NEWS

IN PLAIN SIGHT • This working farmhouse is now ready for boundless family feasts

NEAT AND SWEET • Sort the storage and everything from vegetable prep to washing up will become a pleasure

Ask the experts • It's a big job, so consult the industry insiders before you get to work on your kitchen overhaul

BUILT TO LAST A LIFETIME • A second renovation for this family kitchen could well be its forever design, thanks to a thoughtful layout and the right blend of quality materials and industrial flair

STEAM PUNKS • Streamline your surfaces by replacing the kettle with a boiling-water tap

SHOW US THE WAY • Get the right blend of statement pendants and hardworking spotlights

KITCHEN KIT • Soft flourishes, smart tech, unusual cutlery and other finishing touches

ORIENT EXPRESSED • This Japanese-inspired kitchen encourage socialising and culinary excellence, thanks to its well-thought-out storage

WINTER SUN • It's all about yellow this season, from bold saffrons to mellow, buttery shades

SHINE BRIGHT • Make cleaning the kitchen fun and easy and it'll always look good

Flore de Hoog • Wall artist

NEWS

Reading LIST • Gentle pointers and helpful strategies to reach inner harmony and a sense of wellbeing await in this issue's book selection

Top scents

ORGANIC FARM • Rescuing a traditional farmhouse and doubling its size with the addition of a modern wing has created a spacious, eco-friendly home in the Aberdeenshire countryside

WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY • Adding a coolly modern extension to this Victorian home and opening it up to the garden has given the owners a new and better way of living

DESIGN IDEAS DECOR THAT'S OUT THERE

NEWS

Coll Hamilton • Working in pastel, pencil, charcoal, ink, acrylic and oil, Hamilton focuses on Glasgow's people and architecture. He graduated from Glasgow School of Art in 2006 and is represented by Artpistol Gallery, where he has had numerous successful solo shows. His work is held in public and private collections...