Back to basics

What started life as a serendipitous and somewhat humble collection of vintage paperbacks has become one of the most striking features of Christen Pears’ captivating home. A 2,000-strong treasury of c

A clever rearrangement of this garden flat has ensured that every inch is filled with purpose and beauty

At first glance, this Somerset cottage appears to conform to bucolic type, but look closer and a different pattern emerges

Designer Stephanie Thatenhorst’s Munich abode is a playground for her creative ideas — and a place where high design meets daily life

A penthouse apartment in Manhattan pairs panoramic views with grounded interiors that have a wonderful warmth yet maintain a sense of gravitas

Cooking and eating in one classroom and sleeping in another is the dream for Angélique and Eric, who renovated an old village school in Holland