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From door knockers to dado rails, the Architectural Study Collection has more than 7,000 items gathered from London buildings — and it is opening for public tours this year
Swedish interiors expert Frida Ramstedt helps resolve design dilemmas without the need to start afresh
19 ways to spread a little toile de jouy
The annual Salone del Mobile is a vast display of slick superfluousness but at its heart is a deep regard for tradition and craftsmanship
With the right approach it’s possible to respect a home’s historical features while introducing modern furnishings
Maybourne’s latest addition is everything a London hotel isn’t. And it’s all the better for it
When Lord and Lady Barnard became custodians of the ancestral seat in 2016, they inherited a fairytale – and a project in urgent need of help
Whether repairing antiques for a museum or refashioning a discarded piece yourself, there’s a story to be found in the stuffing
Colour is used by architects and designers for many reasons but can the psychology behind it help you sort out your own interior dilemmas?
Save the date with more than just a card
The Italian design extravaganza is under way. What are the talking points?
‘I felt tired of a particular dark, brooding portrait, and my mood lifted after I replaced it with a brighter still life’
Long overlooked for harder metals, this ancient alloy is now stealing the show
Make your bed a sleeping beauty
As the UK’s Design Council celebrates its 80th anniversary, how do its utopian ideals hold up in an age of fast consumerism and eco-principles?
The interior designer loves ironed sheets, Yohji Yamamoto and Temo, his Mexican chihuahua
The designer has collaborated with Frette on a new bedding line. It’s uniformly brilliant
This gloriously louche staple is perpetually on the verge of a comeback
A rare glimpse inside the porcelain manufacturer making up to 8,000 pieces every day
The beauty of an age-old craft is being reimagined in contemporary designs
What does it take to leave a high-flying city life to resurrect your family’s rural estate? We spoke to three couples who’ve made the leap. We also explore the allure of rural Mallorca for homebuyers, ask why pre-civil war barns are big business in the US, and more.
Switch up the classic design for something more contemporary
There are a thousand ways to enjoy flowers and foliage all year round, from bulbs to fabrics to artworks and scent
Longing to get away from technology when you’re at home? You’re not alone
Designers are rediscovering the hidden depths of the humblest wood
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