Having discovered Suffolk on their mini honeymoon, they focused their search in the area. When they discovered a 16th-century ...

Sitting on the western fringes of Dartmoor National Park, with views of rolling hills, the house that stole Karen’s heart ...

It’s not the usual response to seeing your dream house, but when musician and teacher Tim Sidford and editor Daniel Botting spotted their Malvern Hills home online, Tim says, ‘We laughed and said ...

As the year draws to a close, we’re looking ahead to 2026 with fresh interiors inspiration. Jenny Oldaker reveals the season’s key trends, from cosy colours to prints set to become instant favourites, ...

Perched on a swivelling chair in his attic studio in London’s Camden Town, artist David Gentleman maintains that the only thing that interests him is his art. ‘I feel I’m wasting time if I’m not ...

Ancient Greek city states are thought to have had distinctly different approaches when it came to visitors announcing their arrival. While Spartans would advertise their presence at the door with a ...

We all know that horrible sinking feeling when your favourite bowl or mug hits the floor. The crack of ceramic on tile is one we all dread. But what if there were a way of repairing broken ceramic and ...

Historic French textiles and furniture are the essential backdrop to any place that Nicole Fabre calls home. And if her delectable accent gives the impression she is a recent arrival on this side of ...

Think of a classic dolls’ house and you’ll probably picture a perfectly symmetrical building with soft red-brick walls, tall sash windows, detailing around the front door and a hipped roof with ...

Belvoir Castle might have the appearance of an ancient castle, but it is in fact a mock castle, built on the site of a historic stately home. Its history dates back to the 11th century, but since 1067 ...

Defined simply as a settee that seats two, but also known as a tête-à-tête, a causeuse, a confidante, a siamoise and a gossip couch, the form is common in many countries including Britain, France, and ...

Fortnum & Mason’s association with the monarchy is nestled somewhere in the subconscious – it’s an intrinsic part of the company’s history that has helped to establish its reputation as a luxury brand ...