Owning a home by a notable architect can be a privilege and a joy. But adding an extension runs the risk of creating Frankenstein’s monster, unless carefully managed
Housebuilder expects to deliver more homes next year as borrowing costs ease
From huge log baskets to hand-forged tools, there’s enormous aesthetic pleasure to be had in cosying up around the hearth
Poor images can ruin the sale of even the most beautiful house — renowned interiors photographer Jan Baldwin shares some tips and tricks
Utopian visions from the past continue to propel design
It’s the end of an era for the trendsetting ‘cavern of delights’ that has enticed celebrity and designer clients since 1963
Governments’ push towards net zero could lead to increased cost of upgrading buildings
Step inside the homes of some of the world’s most illustrious writers, artists and other historical personalities — and see how interiors can reveal interior lives
The artist suffered erratic, dark moods, but both his house and garden are all about cheering colour in bold combinations
This season’s special features Carlo Scarpa, meme furniture and Apple’s vision of the future
With a new retrospective at The Met in New York, we assess the architect who helped redefine Modernism
Remember ‘vogue Regency’ or ‘Curzon Street baroque’? No? A collection of photographs of the capital’s long-forgotten drawing rooms offers a peek into the extraordinary lives and tastes of past generations
Once a symbol of petty parochialism, lace curtains fell from favour. Their comeback aims to celebrate the craft once again
US asset manager has become largest shareholder in UK’s biggest brickmaker
Falling rates and Chinese stimulus offer glimmers of hope but the financial hub’s property, tourism and retail sectors are still suffering
Can the revamped grande dame of antiques fairs inspire a new generation of collectors?
The fair returns to the 18th-century Hôtel de Maisons with a vibrant melting pot of classic and contemporary creations
The metaverse is changing the face of contemporary design
Horticulture and history entwine at the home of King Philip II of Macedon, father of Alexander the Great
Ten years ago, the architectural and interior designer wrote a piece for this paper extolling the virtues of renting. But he broke his own rules — and is now on the road to home ownership
Garden insiders are increasingly forgoing modern blooms-on-steroids for original ‘species’ varieties, with their vintage beauty, disease resistance – and bang for your buck
Day shook up the world of textiles with her bold, Modernist prints — now her lustrous ‘mosaics’ are the subject of an exhibition at the fashion designer’s store
Government will say developers must start work on unsafe tower blocks within 18 months
With the Bank of England’s lending criteria, they’re likely to achieve little
Barclays pulls best-priced home loan rate with other lenders set to follow suit
