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From an 18th-century converted barn to an island home that comes with its own fishing boat
The flat represents the end of romantic intrigue and the start of a deeper, more complicated relationship
Mix practical but decorative items, statement pieces and softer, natural elements to maintain a sense of comfort and harmony
The posthumously completed Quito home of the Ecuadorean artist blends Baroque, European and indigenous imagery
The right mix of soil, plants and design can combat the wetter weather and sharper downpours brought by climate change
Arnold Arboretum has served the world’s gardens for 150 years, and plans to do so for centuries more
‘I tried the world’s most expensive mattress and it ruined my life’
Elevate your coffee rituals with these stylish pieces
Architects are using the beneficial properties of living systems to make buildings better for occupants and the environment
The city’s sixth week-long celebration of the art form looks back to past masters and forward to the medium’s future
Glyn Cywarch, a 17th-century Jacobean manor in north Wales, has been renovated by the fashion stalwart Amanda Harlech and her daughter – and is now opening its doors
The city’s many attractions — plus being cheaper than the capital to rent or buy a home — are overcoming its gritty reputation
From a restored lighthouse on a western isle to a modern property near Dublin with views of Ireland’s Eye
Keep an eye on colour, texture and potted greenery to make the room a retreat — but swerve the naff tropical prints
David Chipperfield’s rooftop glass ‘pavilions’ were built in 2000 at the height of Clerkenwell mania
Civil war or not, for Dinah Brooke, nothing beats a troglodytic existence for simplicity and sanctuary
A simple table and chair hold pride of place in the Hampshire home that celebrates the life of the English novelist
The region’s radical postwar designs are niche no more
Relocation of Ken Griffin’s hedge fund from Chicago is driving demand in salubrious suburbs
The back-to-school urge to buy pens and notebooks is not just a nod to nostalgia — it might even be good for you
The Paris-based creative loves Pantelleria, Salomon sneakers and Andrée Putman
The stories of a high-class landscape gardener and mass-market guru Martha Stewart intersect on a trip to the US
Citizen-led projects are rethinking residential construction and can keep the dream of home ownership within reach
Meet the creatives who let natural processes of ageing and distress take over as the driving force
The ability to pay upfront earns preference and price cuts, while those with mortgages go to the back of the queue
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