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Create a quintessential English country kitchen with these easy ideas to steal
We show you how to create an idyllic countryside look in your kitchen in 10 easy steps
The King and Queen's new list of Royal Warrants is revealed! So who are the winners and losers? And what exactly does this award mean?
A company’s Royal Warrant is an honourable mark of distinction, so who are the winners and losers in 2024? We also take a look at how this supreme certification came about, and how businesses go about getting one. By Steve Wright. Illustrations by Joe Berger
Discover the quirky and cheerful pottery with European roots, beloved by Americans
Under-celebrated and misunderstood, this appealing speckled pottery, which was once mass-produced, is surprisingly elusive today. By Ellie Tennant
How to start your own art collection: tips from the experts
Visiting art galleries and their acclaimed masterpieces is one thing, but the real satisfaction of being an art lover lies in building a collection of your own. Here are some expert tips on how to do just that
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This West Country farmhouse, with a sleek, barn-sized kitchen, is a masterclass in blending old and new
Inspired by their love of design, Matt and Alice Cobon have put heart and soul into creating a home that strikes the perfect balance between rural and modern living. Feature & styling Marisha Taylor. Photographs James French
Could you live in a railway waiting room? Explore this couple's extraordinary home
Tineke Tichelaar has collected vintage design for decades, but only now have her treasures found a perfect home – an old village train station with its authentic colours still intact. Feature: Monique van der Pauw, Photographs: Ton Bouwer/CocoFeatures.com
Take a look inside our June 2024 issue...
Don’t miss our June issue, with a focus on beautiful small spaces and clever ways to make the most of the space you have. Plus, celebrating 90 years of Glyndebourne Festival
How to start your own art collection: tips from the experts
Visiting art galleries and their acclaimed masterpieces is one thing, but the real satisfaction of being an art lover lies in building a collection of your own. Here are some expert tips on how to do just that
A vibrant Georgian home imbued with African soul
Paula Goodburn’s South African childhood has left its mark, and the sights and sounds of the country inform all aspects of her design
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A vibrant Victorian villa in Hastings
This 19th-century Hastings villa has been embellished with brilliant colour, fascinating collections and unique pieces, all of which reflect the lives and interests
of its creative owners. Feature Sharon Parsons. Photographs Richard Gadsby
Exhibitions to visit around the UK in February 2024
Our pick of the best museum and art gallery exhibitions around the UK in February 2024 and beyond...
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Toile de Jouy: what is it and a brief history
Bucolic scenes of courting couples and peasants harvesting hay typify toile de Jouy, but there’s more to this cloth, which graced the wardrobes and interiors of 18th and 19th-century France
Collecting Martinware: a potted history plus how much it's worth
Martin Millard, director of Cheffins auction house, shares his expertise on collecting Martinware grotesques, from their beginnings to current auction value
How to buy and collect Staffordshire dog figurines
Usually seen in pairs, antique Staffordshire dogs are charming additions to a mantelpiece. Discover why they're so collectable
Display Ideas
A guide to British studio ceramics and pottery
Studio pottery by the biggest names of the 20th century is surprisingly affordable – and it’s a great way to start a dynamic new collection. Photographs Katya de Grunwald. Styling Sally Denning
10 ways to display art in your home
We take a fresh look at creating unique displays of antique, vintage and contemporary wall art. Welcome to the gallery…
A history of kitchen dressers, design ideas and where to buy them
Take a look at the history of the kitchen dresser, design ideas, and how and where to buy one