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Among remnants of primeval temperate woodland in Devon, the FT’s George Parker meets the man trying to restore these biodiverse habitats
The film shows how a property can become part of the story of people’s lives — especially at Christmas
The designer-architect popularised the multifunctional sofa and the kitchen island, both now landmarks
In an extract from his new book, Dominic Chinea of TV’s ‘The Repair Shop’ delights in the craftsmanship of the past
Get out your most beautiful odds and ends. ‘That urn-shaped silver mustard pot? Get over here. The pair of shell-encrusted salt cellars? Come on down!’
Structures made of manipulated roses, fruit trees and topiary can ensure your garden is a balm even during the colder months
Self-building is a trend in this individualistic and cosmopolitan city at the heart of Europe
Our columnist’s selection offers plentiful inspiration
From a Thai villa with three infinity pools to a house in Zanzibar with a private beach on the Indian Ocean
Festive decorating tips from Luke Edward Hall, Matilda Goad and Roddy Clarke; timeless winter greenery; and homes for sale with Christmas spirit
Interior designer Matilda Goad’s do-it-yourself ideas turn even a self-confessed Scrooge into a fount of festive cheer
Festive boughs have been a favourite since pagan days and remain a satisfying way to usher in some seasonal cheer
These are increasingly endorsed as being more resilient and environmentally friendly than plants grown in pots
A beautiful container can turn even tax receipts into treasure
An abbey, a cave and a Tuscan castello were among some of the homes HTSI visited in 2022. Here are our favourites
Evelyn Waugh saga shows how the physical reality of famous authors’ houses lends itself to their words
Don Bosco showcases exquisite furniture, furnishings and sculptures made by artisans in the Andes – and all profits go to them
Top tips for lighting a stairwell, decorating its walls and using furnishings
Smart buys for gardeners, parents, superheroes and more
As the publisher marks 75 years in business, we visit the house of never-ending stories in its most successful year
Decorated with renaissance art and the baroque possessions of impoverished nobility, Taormina’s Palazzo San Domenico is the stuff of Greek tragedies
Perhaps more than ever, childhood memories of magical Christmases are an irresistible inspiration to pass the wonder on to others
Add character and colour to the Christmas table
‘Austere has a kind of beauty but Christmas to me is all about abundance’
From a penthouse apartment in Manhattan’s Upper East Side to an Austrian farmhouse with easy access to the slopes
Bjarke Ingels, Ma Yansong and Ricardo Bofill Jr offer their solutions for low-cost living
Demand grows as rising prices push France and Switzerland off-limits for many, with the cuisine and quiet pistes adding to the appeal
A feast of gourmet food, wines and gifts
A decade after first watching the show, our writer finds herself drawn to the lived-in nature of a less affluent character’s apartment
Why you shouldn’t be afraid of the dark
Simple is beautiful — and natural materials are essential
As Walt Whitman recognised, a well-tended compost heap is a magical, sustainable thing
Pristine is passé — a new, sustainable aesthetic showcases the scars of the past while preserving a building’s history and collective memory
The contents of Barton Court, the late designer’s country home, go under the hammer — and reveal his very different sides
That fluffy robin in your garden needs to be as hard as nails — but is he really a killer?
Inventive and eco-friendly trees, baubles and table settings
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