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THE FINISHES YOU CHOOSE FOR WALLS AND FLOORS ARE WHAT WILL TAKE A SPACE FROM PRACTICAL TO ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS

This enduring material brings gravitas to schemes and is one star of Curated Style , a new book that celebrates beautifully edited homes – just take a look at these sublime spaces

Experts share ideas on creating a more eco-friendly home

How an interior designer transformed a dated 1970s bathroom into a functional, Mediterranean-style sanctuary

Often reflecting the vernacular, flooring in a period home is guided by landscape and locality, but global travel and interaction over the centuries also began to influence design aspirations

To mark the centenary of this aesthetic, we look at beautiful ways to use it in the space where you want luxury at the fore