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More than 400 makers display their creations in wood, ceramic, silver and more at Somerset House in London
High-end properties that offer a wonderful view of a canal, lake, river or the sea
As the first commercial spacecraft lands on the lunar surface, architects and engineers envisage a settlement with a human dimension
The population has been rising as jobs in biotech and pharma proliferate but the city struggles to build enough homes
The house in Istanbul is a companion piece to Orhan Pamuk’s bestselling novel of the same name about a doomed love affair
Pickle your food waste instead of letting it rot — it doesn’t stink, rats stay away and bins need collecting less frequently
Millions grow in extraordinary variety around the world and many are on show now in botanic gardens
From an 18th-century house in a wine-growing village to a penthouse apartment with 360-degree views of Lake Geneva
The slick, the jolly and the zingy have a place in home decor even for those who favour the patina of age
Falling mortgage rates and an uptick in agreed sales offer encouragement. But economic risks remain
These ‘passing through’ spaces should be celebrated and inhabited
The home of the polymathic designer couple Charles and Ray Eames evinces their mid-century modern ideals
The late-era Arts and Crafts property by Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott heralds the designer’s shift towards housing for the masses
This charming design is found on everything from chairs to candles to wallpaper
Get the edge on the new counter culture
Luminosity is everything for the Brazilian jeweller
His last works depict roses, ranunculus, gladioli and hollyhocks, all deepening the gardener’s sense of colour and rhythm
Advocates claim that just as the moon’s waxing and waning affects ocean tides, it affects our soil’s moisture levels
The luxurious fakes being bought by fashion houses and royals are a far cry from your granny’s faded blooms
The material’s embodied carbon, strength and beauty are finding favour among architects
Once a more affordable face of the Upper East Side, prices are rising as better transport links and luxury condos arrive
From a six-bedroom apartment in the heart of the city to a house near the beach with stunning gardens
From ‘The Shining’ to ‘Saltburn’ and ‘The Zone of Interest’, films upend our notion of the garden as a haven
A former teenage diarist from the regions still relishes ‘singleton’ living in this paradigm of metropolitan domesticity
Fashion designer Georgina von Etzdorf, who dressed Mick Jagger and David Bowie, is parting with her kaleidoscopic wares
The pieces we collect should help us to live meaningfully, foster a sense of connection and help us to slow down
From bowls to beds, these stylish pieces are made to pamper the pet in your life
His Greenwich Village apartment was a haven for this talented yet little-known artist displaced from his European home
Visits and books can help you decide on a spectrum, whether it is softly modulated or spectacularly contrasting
Fantasy, storytelling and cartoonish forms — influenced by the city’s film industry — are an antidote to pared-back neutrals
TikTok is abuzz with the interiors trend — but it’s a style that has a long history
Growing plants from seed requires organisation and patience — but the satisfaction of watching plants spring into life is unmatched
Will you join the fashion circle?
From a house with a river outside and an amazing pool inside to a manor with stud farm and gîtes
Just like with a young business, tending your plot involves risk, dealing with the unexpected — and the ability to pivot after a failure
The southern English city’s expanses of undeveloped coastline are a haven for boaters and birdwatchers, often from London
Impressive properties for modern living with a connection to the past
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