This month, celebrate the change in season with countryside-inspired homeware designs, learn the art of still-life oil painting and decorate with classic stripes

A round-up of the latest self-build and home renovation news, products and events.

Kitchen lighting needs to be practical, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be beautiful — as these wonderful designs illustrate

A chance glance at a For Sale sign started the downsizing process for one couple and it’s truly simplified their life

Introducing the design trends, new launches and covetable homeware buys that make our hearts skip a beat

While rooms filled with natural light, along with tall ceilings and plenty of space, are the ideal, the reality is that many houses lack these attributes – at least in some areas. The challenge for a