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.

welcome

OPENING SHOT

in the frame • The woman behind knitwear, fashion and homewares brand TBCo shares her thoughts on the value of learning, being a good example and always looking ahead

GABRIELLA MARCELLA • Art is a democratic force for connecting people, believes this designer, and she is using her bright, bold works to do just that

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Discovery

Behind CLOSED DOORS Manar House • A dilapidated Georgian mansion in Aberdeenshire has been lovingly restored by a family with the power of foresight

WINTER A-Z

how bizarre • NO TIME-WASTERS, PLEASE

BATHROOMS • Who says ceramics can only be displayed in the kitchen? Here, a collection of pots brings out the hues in Otto Tiles’ Colourful Mosaic Zellige backdrop. As for the bath, a plain white one would have dulled the impact - this sky-blue tub does the job nicely

MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME • Wash and go? No: bathrooms should be beautifully dressed places that encourage lounging

LOOK BOOK • Inspirational ideas for your bathroom

LET IT FLOW

bathrooms

READING list • Brilliant creatives invite us into their own homes, share the secrets of why art matters and even provide snacks. Enjoy!

Martha Duncan ceramicist • Martha Duncan’s playful, vibrant works, made in her Edinburgh studio, are designed to spark joy

kitchens

FOREVER HOME • With an ultra-flexible layout and a very eco-friendly spec, this recently completed home has been designed to last a lifetime

BREATHING ROOM

A study in contrasts

design ideas

Frame by frame • That final step before your treasured artwork is ready to hang on the wall is more important than you think

MAGIC MAKERS • Hag: Knowledge, Power & Alchemy Through Craft attracted almost double the number of expected visitors during its run in Dunfermline last year.

Robert Montgomery • The Scottish poet and artist has collaborated with Buchanan Studio on Daydream Ghosts (pictured), a set of limited-edition pieces. It's the first in a planned annual series of artist editions from the multi-disciplinary design firm.

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RAINBOW WARRIORS • Joyful colour and dazzling pattern go head to head in this masterful scheme that balances interest and vibrancy with a chic sense of style

get the look

Gentleman's RELISH • This meticulously renovated townhouse takes the concept of the bachelor pad to a whole new level by combining fine details and bespoke joinery with a moody, restrained palette

get the look

Live in the layers • Texture and pattern rule the roost in a home that rewards patient discovery

get the look

Put it to bed • An elegant Arts & Crafts house in Dalkeith is now surrounded by a network of flourishing parterres

gardens

eco

Escape STRALOCH • The reinvention of an old schoolhouse in Perthshire blends nostalgia and bold change to impressive effect

Escape MACBETH'S BOTHY • No toil and definitely no trouble: the stage is set for a relaxing break in this luxurious bolthole

bucket LIST • All I want for Christmas is... the chance to stay at one...