Kitchen

The traditional fitted kitchen island now faces competition from more flexible, modern alternatives

We show you how to create an idyllic countryside look in your kitchen in 10 easy steps

Take a tour of the Wild at Heart florist's Sussex home, where decorative antiques meet 20th-century design to create a chic, flower-filled country retreat. Photography Jan Baldwin

Discover Peckover House, where the rococo panelling, fine furnishings and perfect Georgian symmetry belie the modest Quaker roots of its former occupants. Photograps National Trust Images/Andreas Von Einsiedel

Illuminate your kitchen island in style with these beautiful ceiling-hung pendant lights

Antiques experts Lisa Lloyd and Marc Allum show us round their impressive antiques-filled home, alive with finds spanning the eras. Photographs Nicholas Yarsley

Is your Victorian home in need of some renovation work? We show you where to start and who to call...

For practical, 
well-organised food storage, you can't beat an old fashioned larder or pantry. Here's how to design the perfect pantry for your kitchen – and the different styles and layouts to choose from

We talk to Mary Berry about the colour scheme in her kitchen and her favourite antiques to collect

Sheila Wallace is passionate about restoring period properties, which she furnishes with antiques exuding a continental feel – think tapestry rugs, droplet chandeliers, touches of gilt and doors leading to a statuary-filled garden. Feature Katie Hallett. Photographs Jan Baldwin

Unique finds can create a characterful look. Here, we show you how to incorporate patinated pieces in your own home

Follow our guide to creating a utility room that’s a pleasure to spend time in. Feature: Dominique Corlett.

Bring personality and character to your kitchen with a blend of old and new finds

Turn Pancake Day into quite the occasion with these fun antique and new finds for your kitchen and table

Practical, durable, and available in myriad designs, the right tiles will add character to your bathroom, kitchen or hallway. Choose from our round-up of the latest styles

The hub of family life, the kitchen is without doubt the hardest working room in the home. Choose a classic design to help it last a lifetime

18th and 19th-century tableware is beautiful and surprisingly affordable, says Theodora Burrell of Lyon & Turnbull

Think your scones rival Paul Hollywood's? Take inspiration from these beautiful homes and create a kitchen that's perfect for baking

We reveal imaginative ways to use wallpapers that will fill your home with colour, pattern and personality

Classic decor is at the heart of feel-good interior design. We ask the experts to distil the key elements of timeless styles for the home...

Cooking and dining when space is tight can be restrictive, but by employing creative solutions you can make the most of even the tiniest kitchen

Keep warm and cosy this winter with a super-efficient stove or an open fire crackling in the hearth

Tiles offer the perfect blend of style and function. Find out how to use them in your home, from the bathroom to the boot room

Take inspiration and bring your kitchen back to life with these simple ideas and without starting from scratch