Light the way

Sarah Dowling and her partner Jack had previously been in a tiny shared flat, and even lived on a houseboat for a year, ‘which was as lovely and romantic as you’d think,’ she says, ‘but also hard work

Kate Humble honours the makers of her favourite kitchen tools with simple, seasonal recipes that are as joyful to cook as they are to eat

What are your earliest memories of Blenheim Palace? It was very much the home of my grandfather [the 10th Duke of Marlborough], and my father [the 11th Duke], was very involved with running the estate

Within this elegant yet austere house, home to the three celebrated literary sisters, the classic novels Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre were written

Renovating these popular houses can bring creative challenges but also huge opportunities. We asked architects and interior designers to share their top tips

A double-peaked rear extension transforms a four-storey Victorian villa in Henley-on-Thames, Berkshire, for entrepreneurs Sean and Bibi Coglan. Built on the same footprint of an old extension to the 3