Industrial commodity, cultural signifier and yeasty drink

Multifunctional taps, like Abode’s stylish Pronteau collection, have become a modern kitchen must-have – offering hot, cold, steaming hot, and even fresh filtered water. Now, the addition of a handspr

‘There is something incredibly glamorous about a home bar,’ says Emma Burns, joint managing director of Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler. An inviting and well-designed bar can make a magical focal point fo

A round-up of the latest self-build and home renovation news, products and events. By Jennifer Grimble and Joseph Mullane

NO-NONSENSE SOLUTIONS TO EVERYDAY HASSLES

THINKING BIG Bluesound Pulse Cinema Mini £799 Launched just in time for Christmas, this wonderfully compact (850x74x140mm), fully-featured Dolby Atmos soundbar boasts a size-defying 280 watts of high-