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Architect and designer Jonathan Tuckey on how he creates atmospheric interiors using sustainable materials from wherever he is working
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Perennial attractions include the London area’s stuccoed town houses and garden squares and the authenticity of the street market and carnival
What ever happened to the old-fashioned stamp, seashell or invertebrate collection?
The range includes curvaceous shapes, garden swing seats and recycled plastic stools
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The mill has been working since 1947. But this remote Scottish weaver still casts a spell today
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Co-operation and an exchange of skills lead to successful enterprises no matter the sector
The Memphis Group luminary gets a showing at the event in Maastricht
With ageing populations and dementia rates rising fast, the family home — worth more than ever before — is increasingly the focus of discord
Crowds throng the French city for the film festival but outside events season, it offers serenity and stable prices
From a house with a garden by a Chelsea Flower Show medal winner to a five-storey town house in the Georgian Old Town
High mortgage rates are creating a void for all but the wealthiest home buyers in the city
Tips on using tech to control your outdoor space at the touch of a button
Whether the pattern is classic or kaleidoscopic, it has the power to transform a room
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From towels and soap dishes to mirrors and cabinets, this charming selection will inspire
A trove of antique finds has inspired an exquisite collection
The author’s best-selling works were a bridge between the US and China, where she grew up, at a time of ignorance and prejudice
Easy initiatives that include lilies, roses, daisies and the imperishable bergenia
With the world’s favourite plant for shaped hedges at risk from pests and disease, what are the alternatives?
A longer-lasting trend is being driven by wealthy Japanese households and demand from Chinese buyers
Whether in public works or private commissions for splashbacks or floors, the ancient art is quietly thriving
In a spectacular Venetian palazzo, an artistic family continues to grow
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