Design
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: Patrick Grant
The former Savile Row director, now a judge on BBC1’s The Great British Sewing Bee, on the importance of lasting quality, North Yorkshire’s flourishing food scene and the joy of feeding the pigs at his Grade II listed house with views of the Dales
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
Ancient and modern: the ultimate period home in London
Built in the 1690s, Cloth Hill is one of the oldest houses in Hampstead, but an extensive renovation has made it just right for 21st century life
Life Goals: The Latest Wellness Must-haves
Garden spas with high-tech saunas and ice baths, lifestyle suites with medical-grade hyperbaric chambers – home fitness facilities are enjoying an upgrade as anti-ageing science hits the headlines
Thrills and Skills: Key Trends from Collect 2025
The London craft fair is the world’s leading showcase for contemporary creativity. Super-sizing, surprising textures and playful trompe l’oeil were among the themes to watch this year
Placemaking: Bringing New Life to London
Meet the visionaries creating thriving communities across the capital – from The Whiteley to Battersea Power Station
House Style: Laura Hammett
The interior designer on the enduring allure of classical architecture – and why creating a cat room might be her wildest job yet
Super Natural: The Ultimate Mallorcan Villa
Designed in harmony with its mountain surroundings, yet with spectacular bespoke interiors, this one-off home in prestigious Son Vida offers contemporary luxury and a genuine sense of escape
Jane Austen’s guide to the property market
The author of Pride and Prejudice was born 250 years ago – yet many of us are still charmed by the novel’s grand houses as well as its memorable characters. So where might the Bennet sisters and Mr Darcy be living today?
Return of the natives: the growth of indigenous plants
Reintroducing beautiful flowers, herbs and grasses that have adapted to our climate is more than a horticultural fad: it’s a low-maintenance, eco-friendly alternative to cultivating exotic species
Collection Time: Emma Sims-Hilditch on Art In The Home
Create collages, choose the ideal lighting and focus on pieces you love – the founder of the Sims Hilditch interior design studio explains how artworks can transform a scheme
Five of the Best Interior Designers for 2025
Our pick of the bunch have international roots – and a talent for creating spectacular effects with a story to tell
Here to stay: the rise of the independent guesthouse
From Cape Cod to the English countryside, homeowners are increasingly choosing to put up friends and family in luxuriously appointed standalone accommodation – offering privacy and independence for all
