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Architects are creating places of worship that also function as civic hubs in a bid to foster connection in the community. But it’s not the answer to everyone’s prayers
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The Danish brand made bedding chic. Can it conquer the lifestyle world?
The best historic houses let our imaginations wander, says novelist Rebecca Perry
Shoemakers Tim and Julia Little have created a modern home that follows in the footsteps of its Huguenot past
Chunky, geometric and organic patterns make the spaces between tiles as striking as the tiles themselves
Thank galanthus! It’s time to celebrate the tiny winter bulb
In gardens, the golden rule is ‘things never quite work out’ — and today’s climatic vicissitudes demand a balanced strategy. Here are six of my bets to thrive and survive
Some view the architectural quirks of these spaces as a problem. But leaning into angles, nooks and sloping walls can create a transportative, cocooning eyrie
Daphne, camellia and mahonia can perfume the colder days
Amid the hyper-development of the city, this enclave is building low-rise, mixed-income homes while preserving its character and culture
As historic rectories and manor houses attract Hollywood buyers, more agents compete for fees
A new ‘formula’ determines studio rents in residential blocks as a percentage of artists’ earnings — the benefits are being pitched as going beyond rental income
From a California-inspired home by an eco-pioneer architect to a Georgian town house near the Royal Botanic Garden — either could play host to a Burns Night celebration
After butter, ochre is gaining ground
The designer known for his experimental architectural interventions is adapting his approach for a dilapidated Grade II-listed building in Suffolk that seemingly no one else wanted
From Madrid to New York, new planning, zoning and building regulations are opening up the possibilities for living around major transport hubs. But it can be a bumpy ride
Enchantment blooms in every corner of Kalmthout Arboretum
Martino Gamper, Bethan Laura Wood and Minjae Kim are amongst the artists and designers elevating the household object in a quirky Californian exhibition
The wild, unkempt corners of the garden prove the perfect safe haven for Pumpkin, an abandoned male hoglet who needed a new home
New life phases — kids leaving, separation, retirement — can be the gateway to reclaiming and reimagining your space. Why the hell not?
Rewilding doesn’t mean abandoning — it means gardeners becoming a ‘keystone species’, creating a habitat where wildlife can thrive
Britain arrived late to the BTR party, and has taken time to find its groove. But now the shared-amenity model is poised to radically reshape the urban rental landscape
Less is more in these sleek interiors
As its collection rises to nearly 2.5bn, there are signs it is making progress in its ambition to preserve the world’s flora — and restore endangered species
The artist-designer swapped city bustle for a hilltop home in Higashiyama — it mirrors his Zen approach to life
Remote working, improved flight connections, new residential schemes and changing tax landscapes are contributing to ‘unprecedented momentum’ in the Caribbean
