Fit for a queen

Marie Antoinette’s passion for furniture and genius for bagatelles, however evanescent their purpose, filled the French royal palaces with beauty and charm, as Matthew Dennison reveals

Update your space with a bold look from some of your favourite stores

The elements of this look are influenced by the world of craft and come together in the most contemporary – and charming – way

This autumn, the V&A unveils a captivating exhibition dedicated to Marie Antoinette, the ill-fated French queen whose brief yet eventful life continues to bewitch audiences and fuel the creative imagination. Marie-Claire Chappet traces her enduring influence on culture and fashion

From autumn botanicals to paintbox brights, the new homeware collections have arrived

TEAM LIVINGETC ’S PICKS FOR AN EATING AND ENTERTAINING SPACE THAT IS A PARAGON OF GOOD TASTE