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Festive decorating tips from Luke Edward Hall, Matilda Goad and Roddy Clarke; timeless winter greenery; and homes for sale with Christmas spirit
Interior designer Matilda Goad’s do-it-yourself ideas turn even a self-confessed Scrooge into a fount of festive cheer
Add character and colour to the Christmas table
‘Austere has a kind of beauty but Christmas to me is all about abundance’
Bjarke Ingels, Ma Yansong and Ricardo Bofill Jr offer their solutions for low-cost living
Why you shouldn’t be afraid of the dark
Simple is beautiful — and natural materials are essential
The contents of Barton Court, the late designer’s country home, go under the hammer — and reveal his very different sides
Inventive and eco-friendly trees, baubles and table settings
From lingerie to leather dresses, gossamer is the only way to go
Scent and light are central to the gardener and writer’s holiday decorations
The British-Nigerian designer enjoys lavishing jewellery on his friends and seeks out inclusive toys for younger relatives
Inside André Saraiva’s postmodern pad on the Place des Vosges
Softer aesthetics offer a sense of wellbeing but are still a form of control by employers
Shopping for the party season
Overwhelmed by all the options for your refurb? The experts reveal their essential components
These are fabulously rare or valuable items that have been incorrectly identified and thus given a lower valuation
Today’s florists capture the ephemeral beauty of life between the vase and the compost — and it’s a far cry from granny’s potpourri
When the day’s pleasures on the piste end, the cocooning comforts begin
Interior designers use textiles for wallpaper, curtains, skirts and valances
‘I know you don’t wish to “resort” to clichés, but your best solution would be to not ignore stereotypes altogether — and embrace a few’
enSoie offers super-colourful homewares and fashion to spark joy
Celebrities from Harry Styles to Gwyneth Paltrow tout its stress-busting benefits — but would you want one in your home?
Folk furniture is bringing old-school romance to modern homes
The artist’s 19th-century villa is a statement of faith
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