Interiors
A 19th-century thatched cottage on the Baltic coast
Having discovered this thatched cottage while holidaying in a favourite spot on the coast of the Baltic Sea, Christine Pink bought it as a weekend bolthole. However, she fell in love with the property and its surroundings and soon gave up city life.
Feature Miriam Hannemann. Photographs André Reuter
1890s Victorian townhouse in London filled with vintage finds
Seeking out vintage treasures wherever she goes, Laura Padovani has furnished her London home with pieces from around the world, all with a story to tell
Feature Karen Darlow, Photographs Brent Darby
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
A calm and considered home alongside a stylish shop in West Sussex
Nicky Willis relocated to the picturesque village of Cuckfield, West Sussex, to create a tranquil home alongside a stylish shop filled with tempting
antiques and bespoke furnishings. Feature Janet Gleeson. Photographs Francine Kay
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Renovated 17th-century cottage in Devon
Finding an idyllic retreat in the Devon countryside proved the perfect solution to help Rebecca and Simon Walker inject balance and calm into their busy working lives.
Feature Marisha Taylor. Photographs James French
16 best butter dishes to buy in 2024
From classic Spode to fun designs on the high street, we’ve selected a few of our favourite butter dishes to buy in 2024.
13 best trinket boxes for 2024
Our edit of the best trinket box options on the market, from classic, timeless boxes to more quirky shapes and designs
5 easy paint fixes to update your home in a weekend
A coat of paint is a quick and easy way to update any room, and these expert tips will give you the confidence to inject some fresh colour into your life
A much-loved Shropshire manor filled with print, pattern and colour
Speronella Marsh used print, pattern and colour to give her much-loved family home a new lease of life. Feature Serena Fokschaner. Photographs Rachael Smith
Decorating
Easter table ideas: 7 ways to decorate your Easter dining table
From toile de Jouy napkins to pretty plates and fresh flower arrangements, here are some fun, seasonal Easter table ideas...
Designers share their favourite hot-spots for inspiration
From Charleston farmhouse to New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, five designers talk to Rosanna Morris about the favourite places that inspire their work
Behind the brand: Watts 1874
With a museum-standard archive, it’s no surprise that this esteemed heritage textile and wallpaper brand is a favourite with interior decorators. Feature Kara O’Reilly.
Homes
A renovated Victorian house in Derby filled with intriguing finds
The appeal of antiques goes far beyond the physical for interior designer Sarah Reynolds, and she has filled her home with intriguing pieces that have an emotional connection. Feature Katie Pike. Photographs James French
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
A renovated 18th-century Suffolk home
Bursting with character and charm, Jojo Humes’ Suffolk home is a testament to her vision, hard work and creativity. Feature & styling Marisha Taylor. Photographs James French
Homes
Restoring a historic home in the Cotswolds
Nestled in one of the Cotswolds’ most notable villages, this unique historic property has seen numerous changes over the years, but is now a welcoming home, thanks to its industrious owners. Feature Sharon Parsons. Photographs Richard Gadsby
Newly renovated barn filled with mid-century furniture in Wales
A love of mid-century furniture combined with art, 80s and Art Deco animal ceramics collected over the years, has created a home full of fond memories for Lucy and Jasper Warry. Feature Sian Williams. Photographs Brent Darby
18th-Century farmworker’s cottage in Wiltshire
Blousy florals and vintage finds combine to create a relaxed feel in an 18th-century farmworker’s cottage. Feature Sara Emslie, Photographs Rachel Whiting
Makers
Meet the Maker: Potter Peter Beard
Find out why potter Peter Beard has built up a reputation for originality and excellence in his glazed stoneware vessels
Meet the Maker: Deborah Sears of Isis Ceramics
Enter the delicate world of Deborah Sears’ tin-glazed ceramics. Inspired by antique English Delftware, the pieces are now treasured by a new wave of collectors
Angie Lewin on her Victorian home and career highlights
The artist and printmaker talks to H&A about her career highlights and inspiring people and places
Shopping
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
8 best Easter wreaths for 2024
Spruce up your front door for the bank holiday weekend with our selection of Easter wreaths
17 best Easter hampers for 2024
Send someone you love a gorgeous gift for the bank holiday weekend with our selection of the best Easter hampers for 2024