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Leaving London living behind, Matt and Jason Mander-Anastasi headed to a 1930s property by the sea to create their perfect home and getaway for family and friends

New or old, our homes tend to be marked out by some distinguishing features, whether period detailing, from cornicing to eye-catching entrance hall, or contemporary shaping, such as the form of a grap

Choose various colour combinations around your garden to shift the mood both during the day and throughout the seasons

Interiors inspired by places near and far will always result in schemes that are richly layered and tell a story

Anticipation starts to build every autumn, when the Royal Horticultural Society announces the gardens for its Chelsea Flower Show, which runs from 20 to 24 May. Between then and the show’s gates openi

Designers Monty Don with Jamie Butterworth Contractor Form Plants Plants Form Plants Relocating to Battersea Dogs & Cats Home A feature garden that celebrates how to easily turn our gardens into space