The great art deco

On a cold, wintry December day in 1935, the Duke and Duchess of York arrived in Bexhill-on-Sea to open a new public venue. Lining the route were well-wishers of all ages, from Brownies and Cubs to war

With the dust having settled after Milan design week, now is the time to reflect on the common threads that have emerged. It’s a glimpse into the ideas that will be driving the style of homes this year and beyond

Polished or brushed, curved or angular… chrome, stainless steel and aluminium have many guises and, increasingly popular with designers, they’re welded to the zeitgeist

THE MOODS, COLOURS AND MATERIALS THAT FEATURED ON THE AW25 CATWALKS ARE ALSO INSPIRING OUR AUTUMN INTERIORS – AND LUCKILY, THERE’S A TREND TO SUIT EVERY TASTE

There’s nothing expected or dull about this Parisian apartment, whose design takes risks by mixing references with studied panache

There can’t be many shops that have received the distinction of being commemorated by the Royal Mint striking a coin in its honour. Not just any coin, but a £5 model, either in plain gold at £3,965, o