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From Philip Larkin’s bleak bedsits to Henry James’s ‘slippery’ armchair, rooms and furniture hold surprising insights
A trip to David Austin’s show gardens in Shropshire provides inspiration
Higher building costs have done little to deter land purchases and second-home building in this haven for sporting activities
Technology races to accommodate a new generation of wealthy digital natives, with prices reaching seven figures
‘I understood that I’d need to tie the spaces together enough for them to feel harmonious, but I also wanted them to have their own character’
The plain wooden cage hung on his bedroom wall, its rustic simplicity a contrast to the Surrealist artist’s flamboyant tastes and behaviour
A decade after the 2012 Games, the writer Iain Sinclair walks through the Lea Valley to Stratford to find that ‘much has changed and everything is the same’
Modern property wrapped around a former pub offers luxury and privacy but is an anchor of civic engagement
‘A minibreak might not only provide a holiday, but also spark ideas. In essence, it’s all research’
From a grand French château to a Tuscan estate set in rolling hills, a selection of prime property for equestrians
Wealthy Parisians have long summered on the French island but the pandemic has ramped up its popularity
A London exhibition features pieces created while living and working in a single space
Secret rooms, experimental fashion – and the crazy geography of the Faroe Islands
Batman caves, hidden cubbies, a secret “cloffice” – the most exciting homes conceal a few surprises
The grounds created by landscape gardener Todd Longstaffe-Gowan at Nicola Reed’s country estate have ignited an unusual business
Investors join luxury real estate tours as yen hits record lows and Bank of Japan sticks to ultra-loose policies
This year’s design festival was a carnival of creativity, with highlights including Virgil Abloh x Alessi, Vuitton’s belt-buckled chairs and Stella McCartney’s interiors debut
Plants from the Himalayas, the Antipodes and beyond are thriving at Branklyn Garden
What is the name for having the opposite of green fingers?
Two exhibitions highlight how these vessels have reflected the mores and tastes of their times
The fashion designer and illustrator Virginia Johnson shows the FT her urban sanctuary in Toronto
Fifteen sculpture parks, installations and alfresco spaces to enjoy around the world
From a characterful apartment in Palermo to a ‘damusso’ built with lava rock on the volcanic island of Pantelleria
In the first of a new series exploring luxury living, the design company CEO says producing marble requires incredible care
Caretaking a property is like stepping into the owner’s shoes and changes your perspective on the world
Species such as weigela, salvia and choisya will prolong the pleasure of seasonal blooms
Tubs, towels, shelves and a very unusual toilet-roll holder
At $1,299, the iMac was top-of-the-range but its distinctive aesthetic was quickly democratised
A new exhibition explores the history of the decorative art of embroidery and challenges stereotypes
‘The preparation doesn’t happen by magic. Rope in a teenager to help, then focus on partying’
‘Massive stone’ can be better for the environment than concrete and steel but detractors question the impact of quarrying
Collectors are getting wound up about chairs, tables and mirrors made from humble cord
Founded in 1521 in Augsburg, Bavaria, and still helping those in need, the development has lessons for today’s housing crisis
Sun-drenched buys for lazy days
After a period of rising prices, homebuyers are starting to get more for their money, while some sellers lose out
Sculptural, tactile or merged into a disco ball, smooth stones are inspiring artists and interiors again
The north-west London area attracts upsizers seeking more spacious properties and gardens
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