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A kilometre of shops where chefs and cookware geeks come to buy knives, fish scalers and wasabi graters
An exhibition at the Barbican explores the Matrix design practice active in the 1980s and 1990s
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The early Christian church declared it sinful, but it has since evolved into a symbol of glamour and freedom
From vintage Habitat to money-is-no-object Murano, mirrors add brightness to a room — but avoid the Liberace look
As rents plummet, locals are able to upgrade and some buyers have secured discounts
Tensions in the English county are increasing as an influx of outsiders diminishes local affordability
With economies shrinking at an unprecedented rate, house prices were expected to plummet — so why have they been surging in most western countries?
Gentrification of the no-man’s-land beneath Manhattan Bridge reveals the simple power of giving a place a name
Intricate brass door handles, ornate fireplaces and stained glass windows among the home’s splendid 19th-century features
City living close to prime picnic spots
Plants hate the combination of drought and cold winds — but let’s look forward to May’s displays of ceanothus and viburnum
Get a front seat to the goings-on in your garden – and the great outdoors
Jewellery is no longer just for wearing. Glimmering cutlery and crockery offers a feast for the eye
The story of a botanist’s battle to establish that trees not only ‘talk’ but co-operate is vital for our times
Developers reap benefit of demand from mainland China buyers
From mood-boosting plants to composting that clears the head, the garden is a robust therapist
Leaf through these delicious botanical books
Business leaders are snapping up properties in the country so they can WFH in luxury
From throws to folding chairs, here are all the essentials for dining outdoors in style
A citizens’ trust is taking the London landmark out of public hands — could it offer a new way to pay for our vital green spaces?
You may not make it to California or Italy, but you can still capture that sunny vibe at home
Architect Javier Senosiain’s distinctive designs bring the metropolis closer to nature
Perfectly trimmed shapes bring ornamental drama to a naturalistic garden
The master of theatrical interiors launches his own furnishings brand and reveals the secrets of his understated chic
From a villa in Tossa de Mar on the Costa Brava to a cottage in the village of Alderton, a mile from the eastern English coast
Why is this rural favourite of TV location scouts attracting so many well-heeled buyers within reach of London?
This well-researched work brings the importance of the great scientist’s childhood home in formulating his ideas to the fore
Even during the pandemic, retirees and wine enthusiasts have been shopping for small vineyards in Spain, Italy and France
‘The caricature hints at treachery since, among the rich, having a French chef was a matter of culinary refinement’
Old shoes and other objects have been found hidden in homes across the UK
The RHS Plant Finder lists more than 80,000 different plants and where to locate them
Millions of cats and dogs have been acquired during the pandemic. Keep them — and your borders — safe
He is getting a lot of flak for it — but what might Boris Johnson’s flat actually look like?
The capital’s financial district plans to entice new residents by converting offices into homes
What we eat, how we parent, lockdown behaviour: the pandemic has increased the tension between privacy in our homes and concern for the common good
Tim Bowen Antiques celebrates Cymru craftsmanship and the charm of the ‘stick’ chair
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