Globe trotters

This is an age-old problem. The simplest answer is to start with less, so decluttering is always the first step. Sort through your belongings and separate what you use daily from what you only need se

Chess sets and backgammon boards are a familiar sight on drawing-room tables, but one expert Highland woodworker is refashioning their forms in beautiful new ways, writes Mary Miers

DESIGNERS SHARE SAVVY WAYS TO USE BUILT-IN FURNITURE FOR A HOME THAT’S BEAUTIFULLY ORGANISED

Lightweight camping chairs are suddenly everywhere. Lara Dunn takes a load off and tries out two for size

I’ve always had a spirit of adventure; an urge to discover what lies beyond the horizon. I was born in France, raised in Algeria, and as an adult I’ve worked all over the world. Wherever I was posted,

Creating a room where guests want to spend time takes the pressure off busy hosts, says Arabella Youens