Homes & Gardens
A house for all seasons
By creating colourful schemes inspired by the joys of spring, design studio Turner Pocock has ensured this Georgian hunting lodge feels bright and welcoming throughout the year
5 min |
June 2025
Homes & Gardens
PRIZED PANTRIE
All the smartest kitchens have this sought-after feature - but what was once just a practical addition is now a way to up the style stakes in the heart of the home
4 min |
June 2025
Homes & Gardens
We wanted a balance of elegance & informality and something that felt natural
For one family, an architecturally imposing granite-built home in the Scottish Highlands has become the most charming place to live under the guidance of interior design studio Sims Hilditch
4 min |
June 2025
Homes & Gardens
SIMPLY GRAND
There is an understated luxury to this Grade II-listed property in the South Downs that is rooted in its nuanced palette and characterful furnishings
4 min |
June 2025
Homes & Gardens
Nature STUDY
Sue Townsend's informal prairie-style planting is alive with birds and bees and has brought a new dynamic to a hilltop garden
3 min |
June 2025
Homes & Gardens
VISUAL HARMONY
This month, Willow Kemp discusses the importance of considering the scale and balance of artworks
3 min |
June 2025
Homes & Gardens
Garden notes
Inspired buys for outdoor spaces
2 min |
June 2025
Homes & Gardens
A GREAT ESCAPE
Intimate yet wonderfully expansive, Masseria Pistola defines escapism in every sense of the word
1 min |
June 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
SHOULD I INSTALL AN AIR SOURCE OR GROUND SOURCE HEAT PUMP?
Our renewables and sustainable energy expert explains the key differences between these two types of heat pump to help you choose the right one for your project
4 min |
June 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
Cool contrast
This contemporary extension, designed by Snell David Architects, breathes new life into a Grade II-listed thatched cottage, seamlessly blending heritage with bold modern design.
1 min |
June 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
Is your home the best in Britain?
In partnership with The Times and The Sunday Times, we're launching the Homebuilding & Renovating Awards 2025 to find the best completed projects in the UK
2 min |
June 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
GUIDE TO RENOVATING
Need some design advice for your renovation project? We talk you through the options, from architects through to package companies, so you can find the right route for you
5 min |
June 2025
Living Etc UK
Material matters
An exciting collab from a top British designer spotlights a brand-new and beautiful finish inspired by natural cork.
1 min |
June 2025
Living Etc UK
Next BIG THING
Our favourite designers pick a name on their radar that ought to be on yours, too - this month, Sarah Watson of Balineum highlights Studio Classico
1 min |
June 2025
Living Etc UK
Full CIRCLE
More than a decade on from his first visit, designer Greg Natale returned to give this art deco home its striking sculptural look.
2 min |
June 2025
Ideal Home UK
BOILING WATER TAPS
THINKING OF SWITCHING FROM KETTLE TO TAP? GEN UP ON THE DIFFERENCES AND FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE BEFORE YOU GO FOR IT
2 min |
June 2025
Ideal Home UK
Dormer windows
DORMER WINDOWS CAN BE KEY TO A SUCCESSFUL LOFT CONVERSION PROJECT - HERE'S HOW TO GET THEM RIGHT
4 min |
June 2025
Ideal Home UK
"Add a pop of personality to this classic pattern"
BIG TRENDS ARE FEW AND FAR BETWEEN THESE DAYS, WITH MICRO TRENDS TAKING THEIR PLACE. WE EXPLORE THE LATEST: ABSTRACT PAINT STRIPES
2 min |
June 2025
Ideal Home UK
Calm and collected
ARLEANA AND NICHOLAS' NEW BATHROOM HAS CURVES IN ALL THE RIGHT PLACES - IT'S A FAR CRY FROM THE DATED 1960S SUITE THEY INHERITED
1 min |
June 2025
Ideal Home UK
garden decor
Learn how to DECORATE your small garden while making it look spacious; find out how best to ZONE different areas for different uses; get TIPS on how to add some SHADE to your space; discover the best DINING SETS for small gardens, and lots more...
3 min |
June 2025
Ideal Home UK
BOLD botanicals
TRENDS COME AND GO, BUT HERE'S HOW TO GIVE THIS LOOK TIMELESS APPEAL
2 min |
June 2025
Ideal Home UK
Curtain solutions
THE BEST DESIGNS LOOK SMART AND SOLVE A PRACTICAL PROBLEM, TOO
1 min |
June 2025
Ideal Home UK
COMPACT LAYOUTS
IS YOUR 'SMALLEST ROOM' LIVING UP TO ITS NAME? TRY THESE DESIGN-SAVVY TRICKS TO MAX OUT YOUR BATHROOM SPACE
2 min |
June 2025
Ideal Home UK
hometruths
ANNABEL CROFT GETS UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH HER HOME
2 min |
June 2025
Ideal Home UK
Outdoor kitchen on a budget
DISCOVER THE INGREDIENTS YOU NEED TO CREATE YOUR OWN DESIGN FROM SCRATCH
2 min |
June 2025
Ideal Home UK
PATIO DOORS
NEW PATIO DOORS MAXIMISE YOUR GARDEN VIEW AND ADD INSTANT WOW FACTOR TO YOUR HOME. OUR SIMPLE GUIDE EXPLAINS EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO GET STARTED
7 min |
June 2025
Ideal Home UK
Peachy perfect
HANNAH RECREATED HER DREAM COLOURED KITCHEN WITH CLEVER COST-SAVING IDEAS AND A HANDS-ON APPROACH
1 min |
June 2025
Ideal Home UK
Decking & patios
FOLLOW ADVICE FROM OUR EXPERTS TO FIND THE RIGHT PAVING SOLUTION TO SUIT YOUR GARDEN
3 min |
June 2025
Ideal Home UK
Cinnamon
SPICE UP YOUR SCHEME WITH THIS SHADE THAT WORKS IN CLASSIC AND CONTEMPORARY SPACES
1 min |
June 2025
Ideal Home UK
Hard flooring
THINKING OF INSTALLING NEW FLOORING IN YOUR HOME? WE DRILL DOWN ON ALL THE OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO HELP YOU CHOOSE THE PERFECT MATERIAL FOR YOUR NEEDS...
4 min |