Exterior

Soil pipe from WC goes into wall away from the eye.

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Pergola on path

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These can be found both inside or outside, square-shaped or rectangular, on the floor or on the wall… terracotta tiles are a quintessential material of the Provence region.

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Everything

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This front door had us at ‘hello’. You don’t have to go crazy with the stencils to make an impact, but choosing a bright colour, such as pink or yellow, is a great, and relatively easy, way to add instant cheer to your exterior.

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Sundial

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make up a table with a tablecloth under a tree or improvised canopy on the lawn, and hang some jam jars with candles in them over the whole thing. Decorate the table with wild flowers and herbs and it’ll take you back to the villa in Tuscany in a split second.

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chookchook2’s comment just goes to show that flowers are a great addition to any special occasion. If you’re making your own themed arrangement, think about the specific colours, the shape of the individual species and bunches, and the placement of your flowers – as in the festival-inspired spread in this photo.

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Arrangement of cupboards below different ceiling levels

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We used the same tiles inside and out, but with different finishes,’ says Wilson. ‘In the kitchen are Architech tiles in sage with a ‘natural’ finish. Outside we used the ‘bush hammered’ finish for a rougher texture’. The warm-coloured paving and stepping stones either side of the central band are Yorkstone.

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Chicken coop in garden

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Snaking brick path

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Chris transformed the gutter area on the top floor into an additional outdoor space with great views out over east London.

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Everything

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Glass awning

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Iron hand rail

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Like the statue on the pedestal

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Like the grey windows against the red brick

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