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The show celebrates these decorative objects as both artwork and furniture, from traditional Chinese models to versions by Picasso and Hockney
Artist-designer Jess Wheeler and plantswoman Kitten Grayson are weaving magic in the hedgerow
From a refurbished castle said to have hosted Mary Queen of Scots to a country house with a Unesco-recognised water garden
Newcomers continue to arrive despite high housing costs and a foreign buyers ‘ban’
A Parisian hospitality entrepreneur has converted a medieval site into a lavish country escape. It’s part Soho Farmhouse – and part Hogwarts
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From country barns to modern city houses, prime property where sustainability is a top priority
The murals of Villa Santo Sospir in Cap Ferrat have inspired Rosalind Jana’s desire to live in a habitable artwork rather than a mere decorated house
His theatrical home on the sea feeds the creativity of the British set designer as he conjures his manifold projects
For the biggest and boldest projects, think global
An increasing number are producing their own lines and opening shops in the face of struggling high streets
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Le Nôtre’s work at the château Vaux-le-Vicomte is preserved thanks to its owners and public support
The Cotswolds boutique brings its festive finds to Golborne Road
Female artisans are creating unusual designs in a craft that has been traditionally male dominated
The Egyptian home of the man who discovered Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922 has recently been restored
Bert & May founder Lee Thornley’s riverside home in Yorkshire offers an elegant approach
A 1970s office block has been covered in a ‘memory veil’ that recreates the historic cityscape. But is this trying to have it both ways?
With up to 4mn new homes needed in Britain alone, urban planners are looking to the ideas behind the buzzwords
The London landmark is reopening after a £3bn makeover. Can it bring the magic back to Bayswater?
Revivals in both industry and the arts — and relatively low prices for good-quality homes — entice buyers to the Scottish city
From D&G’s branded homes in Miami to the new green scene in Rome
From a Gothic town house within walking distance of the Capitol building to a commutable spot on the banks of the Potomac
The secret is to create a hierarchy of pieces that reflect your individuality
From drawings to wall hangings or even plates, it’s all about precision positioning
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