A new exhibition explores the bizarre extremes that the nature-inspired patterns by the Arts and Crafts founder have come to adorn — everything from chopsticks to DM boots
Moving to a Milanese palazzo penthouse was a coup de foudre, but the space reflects the former president of Dior Americas’ serpentine pathway there from Pennsylvania to Paris and New York
Interlaced on porcelain stools, or crafted in wicker and clutching around armchairs, hands are being used to make sculptural statements – from the deeply sensuous to the strangely sci-fi
Despite paying upwards of £5,000 per week, many of the capital’s most affluent residents are choosing not to buy, but to rent
From an Adriatic idyll with private mooring to an atmospheric stone farmhouse in the heart of the Istrian countryside
Splitting and lifting clumps, the ‘Great British Sewing Bee’ judge sets his sights on a woodlander wonderland full of uplifting messengers of spring
While it’s often the same people buying superyachts, Surrealist art and private jets, demand does not always move in the same direction — and the shifting markets all affect top-tier residential demand
These conical stone structures were once tax-evading dwellings but are now sought-after luxury homes
Scotland-based Chalk Plaster innovates to remould traditional techniques — from Georgian-inspired cornicing to striking geometric ceiling roses
Never mind a room with a view, the top of the building is where it’s at
In the rarefied world of the most expensive homes, where discretion is everything and sales can be a magnet to opportunists, a clutch of under-the-radar agents is oh-so-quietly operating
A growing band of plant whisperers is helping ‘curate’ indoor greenery in private homes so they thrive in their environment and feel their very best
A quartet of Copenhagen creatives has restored a Puglian pile – and you can rent it
These are the gadgets you’ll say ‘yes, chef’ to
From a cliffside eyrie on Mexico’s Pacific coast to a lush retreat on the Waikato River
By sending off now for seeds – pelargoniums, marigolds, sweet peas and cosmos among them – and sowing them under cover, you’ll cut your costs, but double your fun
Venture into the rarefied echelons of the real estate market, where under-the-radar agents ensure utmost discretion for £10mn-plus transactions, and where homeowners hire elite crime prevention specialists to shore up their security. Travel from New Zealand, where forward-looking architecture connects with the landscape, to the UAE, where Dubai’s thriving market is inspiring neighbouring cities. And discover design ideas along the way
As security climbs to the top of considerations for the world’s wealthiest house-hunters, elite crime prevention specialists are offering ever more bespoke strategies
Designers and developers are creating a superstratum of ready-to-move in property, with elevated stagings of collectible art and design
The valance is the solution to all your storage problems
With their sleek, low-lying profiles, isolated locations and connections with nature, forward-looking homes are pushing the country’s design codes — and turning local and international heads
What is it about a Victorian meets high-tech aesthetic that is catnip for the high-spec cooking crowd?
Price rises of 147 per cent in five years, soaring skylines and a rush of new residents are an inspiration to some, a cautionary tale to others
Her Modernist Palm Beach home is a blank canvas for the designer and collector’s trove of art, a mesh for her creative patronage and political fundraising — and the pristine nexus for a rotating cast of visitors. ‘Do you want to stay for lunch?’
In the growing quest to extend not just lifespan, but also health span, these at-home hot boxes are gathering momentum
The once-deserted plant is now a delightful combination of industrial past and modern luxury
The perfect client is fearless in their taste — though that may not be the same as mine. The chemistry is what creates something memorable
In the Big Apple, these high-end apartments are peppering the skyline with new landmarks
A mother-and-daughter team draw on the landscape and set design to challenge expectations of their craft
Taking their cues from mosques and palaces, cathedrals and chapter houses, interior designers are adding a glazed gleam to unexpected walls, doors and exteriors
Mountain plants from the Alps to the Himalayas are struggling as climate changes, but the ingenious displays at the Alpine Garden Society show are beacons of hope
University-based retirement communities are on the rise in the US, driven by declining college admissions and a growing demand for active, intellectually engaging living.
From a villa within walking distance of the Forum and Colosseum to a nine-bedroom home off the Appia Antica in 6,000 sq m of parkland
A clutch of curators and communities, developers and individuals are reasserting the value of turning homes into artworks
With such inflated prices, vendors and buyers at all levels are left floundering. Why isn’t more property valued realistically from the start?
Given the potential for domestic animals to cause damage to wildlife, some conservationists are calling for restrictive measures — but mitigating strategies are surely a first step
Allowing your house to be used by filmmakers and brands can be a lucrative side hustle — but there are irksome downsides
