The contemporary bar is fast becoming a must-have for the elite home whether this be created in a country or city residence. These chic spaces sit comfortably alongside an increasingly long list of essentials for elegant 21st century living.

“When one thinks of a walk-in wardrobe or a bespoke designed dressing room, we tend to envisage dark areas where the only consideration is one of storage. However, the most alluring and comfortable are dressing rooms within their own right; spacious, glamorous and suffused with a combination of natural and artificial light so that colours and textures can be seen accurately”

We look at the amazing Glacier Skywalk situated near Lake Louise, Banff.

One of the UK’s leading designers and manufacturers of fireplaces, Nicholas Chesney gives his considered view on recent trends and developments.

Janine keeps in mind that a lakeside house should reflect its surroundings and work in harmony with the landscape

Artwork is the signature of the individual’s taste and preferences. These collections can be a statement of wealth or identify a collector’s cultural credentials. Learn more about the art of housing collections.