Homes & Gardens

Introducing The Purnon Papers, five patterns uncovered at Château de Purnon in the Loire Valley and brought to life by Farrow & Ball. The designs pay homage to the vibrant history and splendour of those who once revelled at the château. Among the des

‘Aquamarine Deep is a classic blend of blue-green using umber to create a subtlety. It’s a versatile shade perfect for creating calm in busy rooms or adding tranquillity to quiet spaces. The shade is transformational when used outside, too. Evocative

Featuring a painterly ombré design evocative of sea views set on lightweight linen voile, this Haze fabric from Casamance makes for heavenly drapes in a relaxing living room or bedroom. As well as captivating Indigo, the fabric is available in six ad

AHead to Hastings to experience this mini mecca of practical housekeeping buys and traditional seafood fare. This is possible because alongside a selection of new and vintage homeware, there’s also a little restaurant at the back of this quaint shop

ARCHITECTURAL detail in a house is often overlooked, but it’s so important. It’s the base of the canvas that adds a certain kind of atmosphere that makes a space feel beautiful and considered. It’s a layer of detail that changes a space from ordinary

FROM the majestic verdure tapestries of grand European palaces and the fine silk embroideries of China and Japan to the skilled weavers of North Africa and the modern marvels of 20th-century artisans such as Anni Albers, textiles encompass some of th

Clay plasters have been used in the building of homes for thousands of years but today they are seeing something of a resurgence in popularity. The reason is twofold. Aside from their characterful finish, clay plasters, which are made from unfired cl

The Hamptons is renowned for its exclusive properties so it takes something special to stand out, but this lovely shingle beach house certainly does just that. The property was a collaboration between architect Thomas A. Kligerman of Kligerman Archit

The trees are the most magical thing about the house,’ says architect Stan Dixon, referring to the centuries-old live oak trees that dominate the grounds of this period-style home near the beach on Sea Island, Georgia. The trees guided the house buil

When the owners of a harbourside family home in Chiswick, inner west Sydney, engaged Australian designer Tamsin Johnson to revive their five-bedroom property, the brief was for a short-term refresh before knocking it down and starting from scratch. H

This charming old farmhouse – think mellow, honey-toned stone and pale grey shutters – is just a short drive from both Nice and Cannes, two of the south of France’s most glamorous spots, but it could be half a world away. Here the pace is altogether

Add height, interest and a wonderful focal point to your garden with the Southwold Grand Pyramid steel obelisk, £475, Harrod Horticultural. Expertly crafted in Suffolk with a traditional hand-etched finish, this imposing piece is ideal for roses and

LANDSCAPE designer Anthony Paul describes his seaside garden in West Wittering on the Sussex coast as a ‘carpet garden’. It is easy to see why he draws this comparison. Soft mounds of low-profile repetitive planting echo the patterns of a Persian rug

The work of film-maker and designer Derek Jarman, this iconic garden in Dungeness, peppered with vibrant, against-the-odds planting, persists decades after its 1980s invention. Discover more in Gilbert McCarragher’s new book, Prospect Cottage: Derek

Freestanding furniture captures the original essence of utilitarian style, as established by the historical ‘downstairs kitchen’. Collinson’s Broad freestanding kitchen is a modern translation. ‘In order to achieve that purist utilitarian look, we re

Manifesting blue skies all summer, ABI Interiors is bringing its best-selling (in Australia) Sola outdoor shower set to the UK. Perfect for the poolside, patio or hot tub, its generous shower head will cool you down in seconds. Made from high-quality

Looking to embrace blue in a big way? Colour-drenching is the trending paint technique on everyone’s lips. Carried up the walls, across woodwork and onto the ceiling, this full-on approach is high impact and utterly breathtaking. ‘To create subtle de

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WHETHER you’re seeking a glamorous getaway or a serene Cycladic escape, Mykonos is always a good bet. One of its newest hotels, Kalesma, marries classic Grecian style with modernity in a unique way. Kalesma is the fruit of a seamless collaboration be