Spending more time at home in the past few years has led to a greater focus on decorating. We want our homes to feel cosy but stylish, refined but with a sense of personality.

But where to start? And with so many styles and design principles to follow, it can be overwhelming. Interiors expert and writer Jo Thornhill, accompanied by the contestants and judges from BBC1's Interior Design Masters, is here to give you invaluable advice, tips and techniques on how to make the most of your living space. Including everything from creating a brief and a moodboard to a basic guide of design styles and how to interpret them for own home, this handbook inspires the creative in you.