Obelisks, pyramids and motifs from ancient Egypt didn’t only influence grand country houses or powerful Biblical paintings, but also shaped tea-ware, cinemas and even factory floors, as Michael Hall reveals

From the humble open hearth to elaborate Victorian designs, the fireplace has evolved over time and has, for centuries, been the focal point of the home

In design, periods of purism are often followed by a dramatic new mood. Now, the scene is set for an exciting revival of eclecticism, finds Arabella Youens

From colour and pattern to layout and interior architecture, it takes many key threads woven together to create a home that is both functional and pleasurable to live in. But the framework that holds

A brass-inlaid rosewood table, three of four Seasons bursting with colour and a rare pair of powder-blue vases should draw every eye at the forthcoming Decorative Art Fair in London

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