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MAKING BEDROOMS LOOK BIGGER AND BETTER, THESE DESIGNS ARE SIMPLY GRAND

Today’s statement beds are rooted in the past. In medieval times, beds made of fabric were the preserve of the rich. ‘Textiles, hangings and tapestries showed the status of the owner,’ explains Sarah

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

Forget the standard double: country-house sleeping arrangements have undergone all sorts of intriguing (and eyebrow-raising) shifts throughout history, observes Melanie Cable-Alexander

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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