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CERAMICIST DEBORAH BRETT NEEDN’T LOOK FAR FOR CREATIVE INSPIRATION – THERE’S PLENTY TO BE FOUND ON THE DOORSTEP OF HER MEDITERRANEAN GETAWAY

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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

Capture the beauty of nature with these decorative clay plaques and storage pockets

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