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
CAN PLANNING PERMISSION BE WITHDRAWN?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
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
25 Beautiful Homes
Good tidings
A move from London to Northern Ireland presented Sara and Neil Austin with an opportunity to live a stone's throw from the beach and renovate a Victorian home
2 min |
December 2025
25 Beautiful Homes
GRAND DESIGN
Sitting atop a Cornish clifftop, this eco beach house has amazing views but the interiors are equally impressive and nothing beats sitting around the fire in winter
2 min |
December 2025
25 Beautiful Homes
Modern classic
Designers Mallory Robins and Elizabeth Bennett explain how they adapted a formal historic home so it has a contemporary casual side too
2 min |
December 2025
25 Beautiful Homes
Craft work
Textile designer Helene Blanche and her husband Jannik celebrate Christmas in their Danish villa – a home full of colour and creative touches
2 min |
December 2025
25 Beautiful Homes
COME TOGETHER
A place to entertain was the brief for this kitchen – and that goal was achieved in the most impressive way
2 min |
December 2025
25 Beautiful Homes
All is calm
Natural materials, neutral colours and clever storage mean that Christmas is nothing but peaceful at the Danish home of interior designer Vivi Bang
2 min |
December 2025
25 Beautiful Homes
GREEN AND GOLD
These two colours have turned a bathroom that was previously a bedroom into a warm and inviting space
1 min |
December 2025
25 Beautiful Homes
CABIN FEVER
Reclaimed timber, relaxed linens and sumptuous velvets come together to deliver boutique hotel style with a rustic flavour
1 min |
December 2025
25 Beautiful Homes
WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS TIME
The cheerful colours that light up Charlotte Mackay's 1930s home are welcome companions to the festive decorations she puts up come December – and the kitchen is just perfect for Yuletide celebrations
2 min |
December 2025
25 Beautiful Homes
DECK the HALLS
Dashes of festive colour, an abundance of foliage and a cocktail room for drinks have brought this welcoming home to life - with a little help from designer Sophie Pringle
3 min |
December 2025
25 Beautiful Homes
Picture perfect
This historic manor house celebrates the best of old and new and its elegant interiors look beautiful decorated for the holidays
2 min |
December 2025
Homes & Gardens
Shop talk
New openings to pop into pre- or post-Christmas - beautifully crafted designs deserve to be seen, touched and tried out
1 min |
December 2025
Homes & Antiques
GO GREEN THIS CHRISTMAS
By reimagining traditions and embracing conscious choices, it's easy to mix magic with intention this festive season
2 min |
December 2025
Homes & Gardens
Great reads
Reviews of four tomes ideal for your coffee table and for perusing during holiday downtime
3 min |
December 2025
Homes & Gardens
Send Yuletide cheer
Charming cards to spread joy
1 min |
December 2025
Homes & Gardens
Make merry
The harlequin motif is jolly and smart in equal measure
1 min |
December 2025
Homes & Gardens
Deck the tree
Characterful ornaments with a homespun quality
1 min |
December 2025
Homes & Antiques
THE SPIRIT OF Christmas
Spiced punch, Lords of Misrule and government crackdowns: Sophia Cano traces how our festive drinking customs have evolved over the years
5 min |
December 2025
Homes & Antiques
ELLEN HAYWARD
Ceramicist Ellen Hayward speaks to Dominique Corlett about sassy horses, the appeal of the miniature, and putting joy out into the world
4 min |
December 2025
Homes & Antiques
Soulful Celebration
For Karen Burgess, Christmas is the perfect excuse to bring together vintage and antique treasures and decorations - each piece adding to the joyful, colourful atmosphere in her Devonshire home Karen added a large dual-level studio space to her home.
2 min |
December 2025
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
Homes & Antiques
Escape to TALLINN
With its Hanseatic League heritage and folk art, design and sustainability scene, Tallinn offers an enchanting culture-focused city break, especially in the winter snow
4 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
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
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
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 |