And so to bed…

The recent heatwaves have made sleep harder than ever, but if you’re lying next to a snorer it can feel like you’re fighting a losing battle. Could separate beds be the key to a good night’s sleep, asks Camilla Foster

Our homes are constantly evolving – we alter floor plans to open up spaces or enclose new rooms; pantries are converted to back kitchens, snugs to home offices, en-suite bathrooms to dressing rooms. So what do our homes say about our tastes and priorities? We asked the experts

Four-poster beds aren’t for historic houses alone. A new generation of designers is using them to create a pared-back contemporary look, finds Arabella Youens

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