One dame and her dog

Leaving London living behind, Matt and Jason Mander-Anastasi headed to a 1930s property by the sea to create their perfect home and getaway for family and friends

New or old, our homes tend to be marked out by some distinguishing features, whether period detailing, from cornicing to eye-catching entrance hall, or contemporary shaping, such as the form of a grap

The appeal of Britain’s countryside owes much to our tradition of creating and preserving beautiful houses and gardens. Today, that tradition is as strong as it has ever been, thanks to the knowledge, dedication and creativity of the architects, interior designers, garden designers and craftspeople described on the following pages

Get started today and you could be enjoying plenty of GOLDEN GARDEN moments this summer!

Last year, Desert Island Discs presenter Lauren Laverne received a shock cancer diagnosis. In her first inter view since, she tells Sali Hughes how the experience has helped her to find joy in the everyday

There’s no better time than a bank holiday weekend to dive into some DIY and tackle those time-heavy tasks you’ve been putting off! With an extra day to play with, you can pace yourself, enjoy the tea