On solid ground

Our panel of design experts helps us decide between scrimp and splurge-worthy finishes, fixings and furniture

INSIGHT

fter its closure and abandonment in 1969, St Andrew’s Chapel, a once handsome 15th-century gatehouse abbey in Boxley, Kent, stood for 50 years in a state of decay, at ever-increasing risk of ruin. Tod

The promise of uncovering original features is, for many, one of the biggest draws of a renovation project. But what should you do if you find them in a sorry state? Our guide explains how to proceed

WHILE LOOKING FOR INSPIRATION, MEABH REALISED HER FAVOURITE LOOKS WERE ALL FINISHED WITH MICRO CEMENT

Decorative tiles have brought design, colour and character to our homes, and particularly fireplaces, for centuries. Alice Roberton looks at the enduring appeal of these antique treasures