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Artisan Iain Cotton makes hand-carved stone signs for houses and streets
Grade II-listed Thorpe Lodge in London — remodelled and decorated by ‘Mont’ Norman — is being restored to its former glory but with an arty twist
This Lincolnshire resident has devoted his life to construction, from boyhood forts to his salvaged Tudor house
Harness the power of water to help save energy, money and the planet
Margaret O’Rorke imbues mass-produced lighting with the warmth of the human hand
Independent makers use the finest materials and unbridled creativity to make classics more contemporary
The workshop is busy preparing for the annual Milan furniture fair next spring
Caroline Bendix on how to keep a library in good condition
The textile artist uses old techniques to generate new things, using the woven fabric as a bedrock
Long associated with medieval castles, moats have an enduring — and romantic — appeal today
Angus Ross’s one-off benches are hand-crafted for longevity
The painted words on brickwork are worth preserving, even if they hark back to products that have long disappeared
As the Notre-Dame disaster shows, a blaze need not be the end — even for fragile buildings
Antique wooden pieces have rarely been so cheap, so now is the time to treat yourself to a piece of history
Chefs love to get their hands on the elegant handles of the tools made in Barcelona
Uniform terraces are among the best designs to accommodate the needs of urban families
Jonathan Foyle uncovers a remarkable story in establishing the provenance of a 400-year-old tapestry
Cathy Azria Burkeman is in her element when creating metal forms to sit among flames
Mattresses by Hypnos can cost up to £10,000, depending on specifications
William Whiteley is applying its traditional expertise to evolving technology and materials
Ronning Treski creates natural equipment that can also adorn walls between seasons
Charles Farris makes candles by royal appointment for churches at its Wiltshire workshop
Malcolm Darch’s intricate models take years to make and thousands of pounds to buy
Chester company’s designs combine skills in marquetry, cabinetmaking and leatherwork
Copper items that retail for around £4,000 are often presented as imperial and diplomatic gifts
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