The 1930s home

The appeal of Britain’s countryside owes much to our tradition of creating and preserving beautiful houses and gardens. Today, that tradition is as strong as it has ever been, thanks to the knowledge, dedication and creativity of the architects, interior designers, garden designers and craftspeople described on the following pages

Past meets present in this restored 1780s townhouse, which shines a light on both Dublin’s architectural heritage and vibrant design scene

Designer Kate Figler demonstrates how an uplifting palette of natural colours can create a welcoming home that’s a joy to spend time in

Childhood memories of her mum’s baking inspired Rebecca Honeywell-Ward to launch Honeywell Bakes, which makes giftworthy biscuits and baking kits with a sustainable focus. These fanciful creations are from her book, Planet Friendly Baking

NEW PATIO DOORS MAXIMISE YOUR GARDEN VIEW AND ADD INSTANT WOW FACTOR TO YOUR HOME. OUR SIMPLE GUIDE EXPLAINS EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO GET STARTED

When summer beckons, it is answered by a chorus of glorious roses that fill an enchanting Isle of Wight garden, created from scratch by Derek and Louise Ness