Interiors

This Victorian mansion in the Malvern Hills was frozen in time until one couple brought it back to life
Tim Sidford and his partner, Daniel Botting, have created a sparkling
Christmas in their period home in the Malvern Hills – a home that celebrates
Arts and Crafts, and their love of flea market finds.
Photographs by Tamsyn Morgans

'We bought a tired Tunbridge Wells property and brought it back to life – on a budget'
Embracing her love of textiles and pre-loved finds, Jules Haines has turned a tired Tunbridge Wells townhouse into a colourful home with an important message. Photographs by Tamsyn Morgans

This simple hack will make your home feel infinitely bigger (and it really works!)
When decorating a bijou bedroom or under-stairs nook, there are myriad
ways to create a sense of much-needed space, says Kiera Buckley-Jones

Best range cookers for 2024
Cook up a storm this year with one of these beautiful range cookers

Bye-bye beige! This artist completely transformed her Edwardian home with a riot of colour and pattern
Decorative artist Natasha Mann’s passion for painting intricate patterns, from Moroccan designs through to European folk art, has ensured her period home is a masterpiece
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The secrets of the real Downton Abbey: What it's really like to live at Highclere Castle today
Whether you know it as the real Downton Abbey or as one of England’s most fascinating heritage properties, you truly understand Highclere Castle when you see it through the eyes of its owners. H&A speaks to Lady Carnarvon about living at the beloved historic home

A dreamy 17th-century home in the South of France has been reinvented with affordable brocante finds and clever paint hacks
A global collection of antiques and artwork fills this beautiful mountain-top home in the south of France, reflecting the life, passions and adventures of its creative owners, Lou and Dan Sayers

This couple turned a 1970s bungalow into a Hamptons-style beach house – you won’t believe the transformation
A run-down 1970s bungalow on the Sussex coast has been transformed into a blissful beach house with a distinctly
New England feel

This family designed their colourful Victorian home from 8,000 miles away – now it's bursting with charm
Covid restrictions posed a challenge for the renovation of this Surrey home, but creativity won out in a cross-continental alliance between homeowners and designer.
Photographer James Balston

'This charming "gingerbread" house was overlooked by many – here's how we transformed it into our forever home'
From the bazaars of Morocco to the English countryside, Alison Coldridge has taken inspiration from near and far when decorating her home
Decorating

The kitchen island is out. These are the budget-friendly alternatives you’ll want instead
The traditional fitted kitchen island now faces competition from more flexible, modern alternatives

Crack down on clutter! 48 stylish storage options to organise your home like a pro
Nothing injects a sense of order like getting on top of your storage – the right system won’t just keep things neat, it will also enhance your home and soothe away stress

Can’t afford an interior designer? A colour consultant could take your home to the next level at a fraction of the cost…
A lick of paint is often billed as the speediest and easiest way to transform a room, but choosing the right colour can be daunting...
Homes

This idyllic 200-year-old Scottish home has a walled garden straight out of a novel
When Maxine Harrison Sloss discovered this Georgian house nestled in the Scottish Borders, she was enchanted by its tranquil walled garden, which reminded her of a favourite childhood novel, The Secret Garden

This colourful Victorian home proves that you can throw out the period paint rulebook
Sarah Hazebroek has overhauled her Victorian home, turning it into a fun and colourful backdrop for treasured antiques, and her own collection of lampshades and homeware.

‘I bought a 130-year-old chapel – and turned it into a home that playfully balances heritage with modern living’
Mid-century Sputnik pendant? Check. Light-up Virgin Mary? Check. Helen Harlow’s take on decorating this 19th-century chapel is as fun as it is unexpected...
Homes

'We bought a neglected French property and transformed it into a dream home on a budget' - see the stunning result
Bringing this opulent French townhouse back to life has been a labour of love for Tracy Rutherfurd and Nic Holland, who have filled the rooms with fittingly glamorous pieces.
Photographs Brent Darby

The rise of ‘humble elegance’: This interior designer’s Tetbury Georgian townhouse sets the bar
Filled with time-worn European antiques, set against pristine white walls, this Cotswold home has been magically transformed from dark and outdated to bright and whimsical by owner and collector Karen Hall

Discover an eclectic home, bought in 2020, in one of the last corners of London where a large period property could be found for under £600K
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

The style edit: These beautiful vases and bold stripes are stealing the spotlight this season
Give your home a stylish makeover this month, with our pick of the best pieces in stores right now

Love mid-century style? These six UK shops are absolute goldmines
From iconic teak sideboards to retro lighting and rare statement pieces, here’s where to hunt down the very best mid-century finds across the UK

Cadbury’s got competition – shop these artisan Easter eggs before they fly off the shelves!
From historic chocolate makers to rising stars of the bean-to-bar world, Jenny Oldaker and Rachel Nott discover some of the most magical – and delicious – places to get your chocolate fix