The simple life

This early 19th-century cottage in Padstow, owned by Jess and Ash Alken-Theasby, has lived a long and varied life. ‘It was originally a little fishing cottage, but it’s had several interesting uses si

Interior designers, Brett and Anthony Calvert-Harrison love nothing more than wandering around castles and stately homes, soaking up the history and admiring the interior architecture. When they made

Completely by chance, Edward Ray and his husband Mark Leese came up with a sunny yellow and red kitchen colour scheme that is a perfect match for a collection of Art Deco cups and plates that has been

Just a stone’s throw from the bustling streets of Bath, Lydia Fay’s elegant home looks out over an idyllic pastoral landscape, with sheep grazing in the field opposite and panoramic views of the Somer

Preferring to shop second-hand, Imogen bought the rich red rug at Richmond Furniture Scheme, a furniture reuse charity in Twickenham, Middlesex, and the coffee table from Facebook Marketplace. She fou

One can never tell what might be hidden behind the door of a Victorian terrace house in north west London. Amid the uniform rhythm of bay windows and front gardens, homeowners each make their own priv