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
Homes & Gardens
A GREAT ESCAPE
Deplar Farm is a hidden haven where Iceland's wild landscapes meet warmth, comfort and a sense of home
1 min |
December 2025
Country Homes & Interiors
ALL TOGETHER
Connect with loved ones at mealtimes with help from Oak Furnitureland
1 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
ART, LIFE & STYLE
Farleys House in East Sussex, former home of surrealists Lee Miller and Roland Penrose, rivals Charleston for artistic inspiration, with rooms filled with photography, paintings and colourful murals, and a guest book signed by some of the most celebrated artists of the 20th century
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
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
Country Homes & Interiors
PINES AND NEEDLES
After all the fun of decking the tree, no one wants drooping branches and dropped needles. Here's how to keep yours looking good for longer
2 min |
December 2025
Living Etc UK
Good times
Luxury event catering is their day job, so it's no surprise that this London couple designed their home with entertaining in mind
2 min |
December 2025
Country Homes & Interiors
WINTER'S TALE
Believing they could complete one final house renovation, Amanda and Niall set up home in their favourite village for their first listed project
3 min |
December 2025
Living Etc UK
House rules
Designer and bon viveur Jonathan Adler reveals the must-haves and bits of bad taste no Christmas home should be without
1 min |
December 2025
Country Homes & Interiors
Bring on the buffet
Crowd pleasing recipes, made for sharing
8 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
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
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
Christmas staples
Give your festive décor a boost with some of our favourite finds
1 min |
December 2025
Ideal Home UK
Festive & FORAGED
AN IDYLLIC WOODLAND SETTING MEANS AUTHOR AND CONTENT CREATOR LYDIA MILLEN'S HOUSE IS BEAUTIFULLY DECKED WITH BRANCHES OF HER EVERGREEN FAVOURITES
4 min |
December 2025
Ideal Home UK
Speed-clean an oven
BEFORE ROASTING THE TURKEY, IT'S WORTH GIVING YOUR OVEN A QUICK ONCE-OVER. WE ASKED THE EXPERTS FOR THEIR QUICK CLEANING TIPS...
2 min |
December 2025
Ideal Home UK
Sweet celebrations
Try some different bakes this Christmas, courtesy of GBBOalumnus Jürgen Krauss' latest book..
3 min |
December 2025
Ideal Home UK
Gifts for gardeners
TREATS FOR THE GREENFINGERED FOLK IN YOUR LIFE
1 min |
December 2025
Ideal Home UK
Tied up with a bow
NO LONGER RESERVED JUST FOR GIFT WRAPPING, BOWS HAVE EARNED THEIR PLACE AT YOUR CHRISTMAS TABLE, TOO
1 min |