Design

Step inside Laverstoke, as Hampshire’s great estate goes on sale
Laverstoke Park is one of the finest country properties in England – a Palladian mansion set in 1,835 acres of organic farmland, lavishly remodelled by Clare and Jody Scheckter. Here, Clare shares memories of family parties, restoration dramas – and runaway water buffalo

Portfolio: The Ski Edition
Our first special issue of Portfolio magazine, available in print and digital. Request your copy today

The Family Appeal Of Lateral Living
A new wave of high-end London apartment developments is luring multigenerational households away from the townhouse. How? With luxe design and excellent amenities for children

Key trends from the 2024 RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Sustainability, innovative tech, natural shapes and a gorgeous array of colours were the hallmarks of the finest garden displays this year

The Timeless Appeal of Arts & Crafts Houses
With generous proportions, bucolic charm and exquisite hand-detailing, country homes in the Arts & Crafts style are as coveted now as they were in the Victorian age

Making the most of a listed building
Buyers who dream of owning a historic home may be put off by worries about maintenance and renovation. Yet with the right advice, you can do more than you might expect

Rooms at the Top: the penthouse is on a high
They’re the height of global real-estate aspiration – and limited supplies are pushing prices ever skywards. So how do you find the perfect penthouse?

The Finest Contemporary Style in Caribbean Property
The latest villas on prestigious islands from Barbados to Antigua now reflect 21st-century trends in luxury – yet they still retain the classical grandeur that has been associated with the region for decades

Perfectly Balanced Interiors
Country-house interiors are constantly evolving to suit the needs of owners. Here are the best ways to create a harmonious mix of character and flair

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

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

Designing the perfect Alpine chalet
Three top designers weigh in on the current trends in chalet design, from log fires to linens, as ski resorts grow more popular as year-round destinations

Building Barcelona
From Modernist masterpieces to beautifully designed private residences, world-class architecture is at the core of daily life in the Catalan capital

Building a new country house
In conversation with Lindsay Cuthill, architects George Saumarez Smith and Richard Parr discuss the changing role of the modern British country house.

Enhancing your garden landscape with sculpture
Savills Crispin Holborow, garden designer Emily Erlam and designer David Harber discuss the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and creating harmony with sculpture in your garden.

5 city art hubs
A vibrant creative scene can drive change in a neighbourhood. We spotlight five new art hubs that offer homebuyers a real buzz

Jasper Conran: A life in houses
Designer Jasper Conran has bought and restored a string of English country houses. He talks about his love affair with these historical beauties

My Country Life: Rosebie Morton of The Real Flower Company
The florist tells Portfolio about the joys of living on a farm in the South Downs National Park and how she still draws inspiration from her grandmother’s rose garden

My Country Life: Guy Goodfellow
The interior designer on his love for Lanarkshire, where he’s restoring a historic house and tending to a brace of Belted Galloway cows

My Country Life: Richard Smith
The founder of fabric design house Madeaux tells Portfolio about the joys of East Sussex – from glorious sea views and cracking country pubs to top-class contemporary art

My Country Life: Max Rollitt
The antiques dealer, furniture-maker and interior designer reveals what he loves about his rural residence – and his top-secret spots

My Country Life: Martin Waller
Martin Waller, founder of global design house Andrew Martin, talks to Portfolio about his rural residence, his interior style and the best hunting ground for antiques

My Country Life: Edward Bulmer
A series in which leading creatives reveal what they love about their rural residences – and their best-kept secret spots

My Country Life: Luke Edward Hall
A series in which leading creatives reveal what they love about their rural residences – and their best-kept secret spots

My country life: Phillippa Dalby-Welsh
Glorious rural views, vineyard tastings and nights under the stars – the head of Savills Country House Department on the joys of living in East Sussex

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

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

Wild at heart
Our gardens are more important than ever as places for sanctuary and socialising – as the trends at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022 proved. They’ll soon be trickling down to a green space near you