And five other design tips you might have missed this month!

Quirky design choices turn this 90s French villa into a family-friendly home with plenty of natural light.

From landline telephones, to clocks and the fax machine.

Bees make our garden grow beautifully and bountifully. These are some of the best flowers to plant in your rooftop garden or back yard.

From mermaid tiles to ombre wall murals.

From vibrant kilim rugs to minimal Beni Ourain weaves, here's a roundup of instaworthy patterned rugs that will turn your living room from drab to fab.