Design
Handmade in England
Artisans are spearheading a revival of heritage crafts – and their exceptional pieces are popping up in the sleekest of homes. We look at the makers of tradition now thriving in the 21st century
My country life: Phillippa Dalby-Welsh
Glorious rural views, vineyard tastings and nights under the stars – the new head of Savills Country House Department on the joys of living in East Sussex
Beautifully Biodiverse Gardens
Freshening up your green space for spring is all about the birds and the bees – and the butterflies, worms and wasps. Here’s how to create a low-maintenance, wildlife-friendly garden that’s full of fragrance and colour
A Growing Trend For Glasshouses
Grand Victorian-style pavilions are popping up again in country-house gardens – but this time around, they’re as much luxe entertaining and leisure spaces as homes for heat-loving plants
House Style: Mimi Shodeinde
Mimi Shodeinde is a British-Nigerian artist and designer who founded her studio, Miminat, while at university. Her recent projects include a villa in Portugal, a flat in London’s Notting Hill and a house in Cape Coast, Ghana. Her work blends the contemporary and the contradictory, inspired by her diverse background and a global approach to artistry
How Smart Is Your Home?
Do you want hi-tech solutions that streamline domestic life – or does the idea of one-touch security fill you with dread?
Not Just For Royalty: Could You Live In A Scottish Castle?
Is it the desire for a little piece of history or the lure of reality TV that’s driving well-heeled buyers to the Highlands?
Step into the void to create a home in London’s Barbican
A cathedral-like undeveloped space in the coveted Barbican Estate is the ultimate blank canvas – a unique chance to put your own stamp on one of the city’s architectural landmarks
Turn Your Home Into A Film Set
Could your house be Hollywood’s next big thing? Movie and TV scouts are looking for country piles and townhouses – so here’s how to put your property in the limelight
My country life: Jeremy Langmead
A new series in which leading creatives reveal what they love about their rural residences – and their best-kept secret spots
House Style: Vicky Charles
Vicky Charles is the former global head of design for the Soho House group. She now runs Charles & Co, a New York-based independent interiors studio founded with Julia Corden. Her starry client list includes George and Amal Clooney, David and Victoria Beckham, Gwyneth Paltrow – and, it is rumoured, the Duchess of Sussex
Designing Mountain Homes With Soul
With 50 Alpine projects to her name, including her very own ‘James Bond pad’, interior designer Nicky Dobree creates the chicest chalets
The Hottest Interiors Trends For 2023
Moody blues, champagne sinks, comfy armchairs and lashings of swirly marble – here are the year’s key trends for creating a home that is cosy, convivial and perfect for stylish entertaining
The Ultimate Alpine Chalet
Proximity to the slopes and chocolate-box looks are no longer enough to make a ski property special. Today’s buyers want a surround-sound cinema room, a spa, indoor pool – and even a basement nightclub
The New Home Libraries
A hand-picked collection of books is at the top of every affluent homeowner’s wish list – along with a serene, stylish sanctuary in which to read them
At Home – In a Five-Star Hotel
Combining the luxury and facilities of a five-star hotel, the comforts of home and the cachet of living in an architectural landmark, branded residences are surging in popularity
How to create the perfect woodland
Whether you’re recreating childhood memories or hoping to do your bit for the planet, planting trees on your estate can make a wonderful family resource – and add value to your UK property
Lighting up Florence: the Manifattura Tabacchi development
The Renaissance city is famous for its Duomo and sumptuous historic core, but the hottest properties are in a former tobacco factory that’s now a cutting-edge cultural hub
My country life: Monica Vinader
The first of a new series in which leading creatives reveal what they love about their rural residences – and their best-kept secret spots
What Makes The Ultimate Party Pad?
From hot tubs with pergolas to a subterranean pool-slash-dancefloor, here’s how to turn your home into the perfect space for entertaining
Home is where the Art is
The secret to enjoying your collection at home is awareness, expert help – and keeping the most vulnerable pieces out of reach of children’s sticky fingers
Songs Of Praise: Why Everyone Loves A Rectory
Grand but family-friendly, rural but not isolated, the rectory is the ideal country house for our times
Perfect piece: how to commission bespoke furniture
Finding an artisan to create a one-off heirloom is a uniquely rewarding process – and it needn’t be daunting, if you follow our guide to getting it right
The Sky’s The Limit: Stylish High-Rise Gardens
Balconies and roof terraces are not just for pot plants – creating a gorgeous ‘green room’ in a city pad can boost physical and mental wellbeing
Meet The Garden Salvage Hunters
The statuary on display in your grounds says as much about you as the art on your drawing-room walls. Here are the names for your little black book
My countryside life with… Lindsay Cuthill
Lindsay Cuthill, Head of Savills Country House Department, on the joys of country gardens and Cotswolds sunsets
Design inspiration for today’s country house
Country-house design embraces a timeless aesthetic, yet is ever-changing. Four industry leaders tell us about the latest trends
Country-house colour
Painting with shades inspired by history can make all the difference when decorating a country home
Heritage Landmark Living
Historic buildings all over Europe are enjoying a new lease of life as luxury residential hubs
The perfect blend
Savills Salon designer Sophie Paterson has used the fashionable cross-collecting trend – mixing up period furniture with contemporary art – as her inspiration at Masterpiece London
