Floors fired from the earth

Used in the construction of Florence’s Duomo and favoured by 19th-century architects and designers, Impruneta clay is as solid as rock, finds Arabella Youens

SARA MUNGEAM PUSHED THE BOUNDARIES TO RADICALLY REMODEL AND EXTEND A DATED 1950S HOUSE. THE RESULT IS A SLEEK, LIGHT-DRENCHED AND THOROUGHLY MODERN FAMILY HOME

As Emma Bridgewater’s eponymous pottery turns 40, the Country Living team travels to Stoke-on-Trent to meet the people behind the brand that shares our birthday

Keen to winkle out the character from beneath its glossy surface, this home’s owner set out to revive its period beauty with a mix of vintage and modern pieces, colourful accents and quirky finds

No need to pack your bag! Sun-drenched kitchens, heirloom charm and pasta-ready platters bring southern Italy’s timeless, nonna-infused spirit into your home

I loved this house from the minute I walked in, and I still love it just as much now. It was light and bright, and I could see all the potential, despite the very green and swirly 1970s decor. It was