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Switch up the classic design for something more contemporary
From a hilltop castle with olive groves and vineyards to a 17th-century house with a Romanesque church attached
International buyers appreciate the Balearic island’s rustic comforts mixed with modern infrastructure
There are a thousand ways to enjoy flowers and foliage all year round, from bulbs to fabrics to artworks and scent
Longing to get away from technology when you’re at home? You’re not alone
Designers are rediscovering the hidden depths of the humblest wood
Heritage skills lost with the decline of heavy industry are being adapted in contemporary design
A new book reveals the forward thinking of the late Dutch landscape designer, ‘the mother of Modernist gardens’
Being able to shop near your home can be good for the environment, the economy and a sense of community — all while boosting house prices. But how truly local are these businesses?
Encourage this ancient plant in your garden to stabilise soil health, retain moisture and capture carbon. It looks beautiful too
The maverick French painter bought her home with the proceeds of her work, unheard of for a woman at the time
Catch up, clear up, plant and re-engage, and don’t forget to attend to those early weeds
In a new black comedy, a couple go to extraordinary lengths to secure the sale of their house. Many homeowners will sympathise
While wealthy homebuyers face a dearth of luxury homes with harbour views, across the city supply and affordability are worsening
From a Modernist house in Mexico City to a seafront villa on the Caribbean coast
For SS24, Erdem and Chanel drew inspiration from remarkable houses
From 80,000 narcissi at Anne Boleyn’s house in Kent to Tom Stuart-Smith’s garden at Yorkshire’s Hepworth Wakefield
The essence of French polymath Marguerite Duras is encapsulated in the cosy sprawl of her country house
The City of Angels’ most heavenly mansions
What’s hot on the city’s real-estate...
Arrange your floral flights of fancy in a suitably showstopping receptacle
The Japanese movement prompted waves of admiration for affordable, everyday ‘folk craft’
The Sri Lankan built his Colombo home to embrace the tropical terrain and look his country ‘squarely in the face’
Otherwise known as anemones, their versatility and beauty makes them a perfect addition to the garden
A new retrospective showcases the groundbreaking work of the late anti-consumerist, who once likened Italian design to pornography
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