Homes & Gardens
FIRESIDE TALES
The gentle crackling of a fire is one of winter's joys and it can be even more heartening when the fireplace area is decorated with panache
7 min |
December 2025
Country Homes & Interiors
COME ALL YOU FAITHFULS
Festive traditions, fashionable decor and all the family gathered makes Christmas a joy for Francesca Rowan-Plowden – interior designer, TV presenter and a star of The Traitors earlier this year
3 min |
December 2025
Country Homes & Interiors
HOME FOR CHRISTMAS
Kari and Jeff Young have given a dated Victorian property a new lease of life, creating a charming family home that's ideal for festive get-togethers
3 min |
December 2025
Country Homes & Interiors
A FESTIVE STORY
Her grandmother converted these Victorian stables into a cosy cottage. Now, Sally Raikes has given the property an update, with colours and textiles that create a warm welcome
2 min |
December 2025
Country Homes & Interiors
FOLLOW THAT STAR
Armed with nature-inspired colour schemes and botanical wallpapers, Hollie Moreland set out to return country charm to her home in the Cotswolds
2 min |
December 2025
Living Etc UK
DRINKS ON THE house
This mid-century modern Beverly Hills home was built for hosting, with a glam bar room worthy of a Hollywood movie at its heart
2 min |
December 2025
Country Homes & Interiors
VINTAGE DECORATION
Owning a vintage furniture business meant that Claire and Jamie McFadyen had plenty of inspiration - and furniture - for their Victorian conversion
2 min |
December 2025
Living Etc UK
ALL IS WHITE
Snowy tones and dashes of silver - the pared-back style of this Stockholm apartment looks positively festive
2 min |
December 2025
Country Homes & Interiors
Luxe lunch
This inspired menu takes comforting rustic flavours and transforms them into celebratory festive dishes to savour and share
5 min |
December 2025
Homes & Gardens
Deck the tree
Characterful ornaments with a homespun quality
1 min |
December 2025
Homes & Antiques
Six of the best GRAND GETAWAYS
From festive afternoon teas and private dining to decadent new-year stays, there's Christmas cheer aplenty on offer at Cliveden House.
2 min |
December 2025
Homes & Gardens
Hushed by frost
The quiet beauty of winter sets the stage in this garden, where topiary shapes and the borrowed landscape are the main performers
3 min |
December 2025
Homes & Gardens
Garden views
Amy McCormack, senior gardener at the National Trust's Anglesey Abbey, on planting for winter colour and scent and protecting perennials from frost
2 min |
December 2025
Country Homes & Interiors
The time is now: part two
Life at Greenfields will soon be over. A new dream awaits Diana and her family, but there's much to treasure in these last few weeks in a home that's been so full of love
3 min |
December 2025
Homes & Gardens
HOUSE OF delights
Come the holidays, this Chelsea home is a hive of activity and its distinctive decor is the ideal backdrop for the most amazing parties
4 min |
December 2025
Country Homes & Interiors
GRACE AND FAVOUR
Placed in the garden, a sculpture invites us to pause and appreciate both its beauty and that of the backdrop around it
4 min |
December 2025
Living Etc UK
Full of festive charms
Designer Anya Hindmarch adds wit, whimsy and an eclectic mix of bag charms to up the seasonal ante, as she tells our editor Pip Rich
2 min |
December 2025
Country Homes & Interiors
Say it with flowers
Flowers and foliage transform your décor in an instant.
1 min |
December 2025
Homes & Gardens
Garden notes
Inspired ideas for the colder months
1 min |
December 2025
Living Etc UK
Force of nature
Working with wood to make objects for the home and table, Sophie Sellu is a rising design star - and her crafted pieces are great gifts
1 min |
December 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
A taste of Manhattan
Perched at the top of their listed Victorian terrace, Harry and Joe's new loft was inspired by iconic New York architecture
4 min |
December 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
GUIDE TO RENOVATING
A whole house rewire is commonly needed in renovation projects - here's everything you need to know about the job and the costs
7 min |
December 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
CAN PLANNING PERMISSION BE WITHDRAWN?
If you're concerned about whether you can have your permission revoked for your project, our planning expert offers advice on what can and can't be done
6 min |
December 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
Revolutionary retrofits
Discover the measures taken to radically improve the thermal performance of these existing homes
4 min |
December 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
Back to its best
Linda Danvin embarked on a year-long task to turn a forgotten Cornish townhouse into a historic gem
3 min |
December 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
14 tips for designing a bathroom
Before you embark on a new bathroom, give careful thought to every aspect. Our expert guide offers top-to-bottom advice...
8 min |
December 2025
Ideal Home UK
Outdoor lighting at Christmas
GIVE YOUR HOME A TOP-TO-TOE GLOW THIS FESTIVE SEASON WITH THESE HANDY EXPERT-APPROVED TIPS AND TRICKS
4 min |
December 2025
Ideal Home UK
Weekend decorator
CLEVER TRICKS TO MINI DECOR PROJECTS... WE ROUND UP THE SIMPLEST, QUICKEST WAYS TO MAKE YOUR HOME MORE BEAUTIFUL NOW
3 min |
December 2025
Ideal Home UK
Picture windows
LOOKING TO ADD EXTRA GLAZING? WE ASKED THE EXPERTS FOR THEIR ADVICE ON HOW TO GET A PICTURE WINDOW RIGHT, TO FRAME GARDEN VIEWS PERFECTLY
3 min |
December 2025
Ideal Home UK
Sweet celebrations
Try some different bakes this Christmas, courtesy of GBBOalumnus Jürgen Krauss' latest book..
3 min |