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One theme of this year’s Chelsea Flower Show is the modestly sized garden. Follow our expert’s tips to create a compact but floriferous retreat
In the imposing estate perched atop a dramatic cliff, the Hollywood legend surrounded herself with antiques and books
As the flowers come into bloom, a visit to a hidden London landmark reveals a display of this most classical of motifs
How a century-old institution is cultivating diversity, widening access and embracing contemporary themes
‘I like the idea of taking an off-the peg standard or vintage piece of furniture and giving it a DIY facelift’
London’s ‘LTN’ schemes show the difficulty of achieving behavioural change that could help us reach net zero
The earliest doll’s houses were not toys, but showcases of wealth and taste — and tools for teaching girls how to run a household
Locals fear that the 5,000 new units aimed at high earners will disrupt the area’s character and demographics
From an eight-bedroom château with views of the River Aven to a property by Port de Ros Bras with a helipad and mooring for a boat
Endless upkeep, environmental costs — it is time to ditch our outdated obsession
From natty napkins to outdoor lighting, check out our selection of stylish accessories
In England, buying a flat used to be an effective stepping stone to buying a house — it doesn’t work like that anymore
From her fashion to his furniture, the creative efforts of Emily Adams Bode and her husband Aaron Aujla are totally entwined
An upcoming auction of the late designer’s personal belonging provides a fascinating insight into his exemplary taste
Clever design that provides both fun and function
Casa Ahorita’s opening hours are as eccentric as its curation of objects – and its surprising past
Joe Gebbia loves Space Hippies, sound baths, cereal packets and will go anywhere for Christo
Prime property in Europe’s largest mountain range
Remarkable artistic retreat in Joshua Tree National Park has walls made of Solarcool glass that offer panoramic views without absorbing heat
For Nicola Tassie and Rowena Morgan-Cox, it’s all about blurring the boundaries of the fine and decorative arts
Interior designer Tim Gosling recreated historical hues for the restoration of his Normandy property
It’s smart to beat the spring shopping surge — just remember there can be frosts until June
But control them in an environmentally friendly way — and acknowledge that molluscs also have their merits
What’s causing the global rental squeeze? FT readers share their concerns, and solutions, to ever-increasing prices
They have been downplayed in the past but an exhibition at London’s Riba puts them in the spotlight
Create a sanctuary with this selection of calming and stylish wares
Along with secret doors, these are common in country houses and spy films — but one has a very dark history
In subdued or Technicolor tones, they blur the lines between art and craft
A programme at the botanical gardens focuses on shifting attitudes and growing vegetables sustainably
Since the start of the pandemic, homebuyers have descended on the peaceful English region, making it much less affordable
Lack of supply leads house-hunters to write heart-rending sob stories and offer outrageous amounts above the asking price
From a log house in the forest to a Modernist masterpiece on the Hudson River
A summer house on the harsh landscape of Fårö would offer our writer a dramatic sense of isolation
The right products and materials can improve health by enhancing feelings of contentment and positivity
A new book divulges grottoes, toy hermits and a ‘parlour of Venus’ of questionable taste
It has come to feel like a human right for many, but its shiver-inducing caress was slow to catch on in the home
How to illuminate a garden at night without confusing and disrupting wildlife
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