we all want to make the most of our home, the place where we eat, sleep, relax, work and have fun. Decorating your living space so that it fulfils all these roles is creative and rewarding – but the choices involved can become overwhelming. The Home Zone is here to help. Top interiors writers, and hundreds of inspirational photographs of real homes, will guide you through every home design decision, large or small.

The book begins with Inspirational interiors, exploring five popular styles so that you can decide what look you want to create. There are the soothing neutrals and plain lines of Simple & Natural; the eclectic mix of modern style with junk-shop finds in Old & New; or the relaxed comfort of Country & Rustic. For a dash of sophistication there are the sharp lines and cool colours of Sleek & Modern, or the grown-up chic of Contemporary Elegance.

Next, Room by Room shows you a new view of every room in the home, including work spaces, children's rooms and evern halls and staircases. The Home Zone's experts discuss pianning, dividing space, furniture and storage, plus the issues specific to each area. From choosing the right bathroom tap to picking a kitchen layout that works.

Essential Elements looks at decorating fundamentals: working Colour, Lighting, Flooring, Storage & Display, Window Treatments and soft Furnishings. Finally there is an invaluable address book of home design shops and suppliers. With expert advice, glorious photography and a wealth of innovative ideas, The Home Zone will help you realize the exciting potential of the place you call home.

ROS BYAM SUAW is former features editor of the world of Interiors. She writes on design and interiors for House & Garden, the Sunday Telegraph and the Independent and is author of Modern natural and Living with Arts & Crafts, both published by Ryland Peters &Small.

CAROLINE CLIFTON-MOGG writes on interior design for a wide range of magazines and newspapers. She is contributing editor to both Harpers & Queen and Christie's magazine. Her books include the best-selling Design File,Inspired by Antiques and The Colour Design Source Book, The Interior Design File, Inspired by Antiques and The Colour Design Source Book, all published by Ryland peters & Small.

LESLIE GEDDES-BROWN is former deputy editor of the World of Interiors and Country Life. She writes about interiors for the Daily Telegraph, the Sunday Times and You magazine. Her books include The soft Furnishings Source Book and waterside Living, both published by Ryland Peters & Small.

VINNY LEE is interiors editor of The Times Magazine and has Contributed to the Express and the Guardian. She has written several books on interior design, including Kitchens, Bathrooms and the award-winning Recycled Spaces, all for Ryland Peters & Small.

FAY SWEET is a journalist and broadcaster specializing in design and architecture. She is a regular contributor to the London Evening Standard, Homes & Gardens, the Independent on Sunday and BBC radio. Her books include Home. Work and for Ryland Peters & Small, The Kitchen Design Planner.

JUDITH WILSON is an ineriors writer and stylist and former decorating editor of Homes & Gardens. She contributes to many publications including the Telegraph Magazine, House & Garden. Livingetc, and the Independent Magazine. Judith is author of Children's Spaces From Zero to Ten, published by Ryland Peters & Small.