Since time immemorial, we have gathered around open fires. The Ancient Greeks situated their kitchens in the central courtyards of their homes. Britain may have less clement weather, but we are equall

‘Don’t move, improve!’ is a line that will often lead to a conservatory extension, and it is true that conservatories can add valuable space to reception areas that may have come to feel a little cram

In gardens where space is limited there are many solutions for making them look bigger – and for bringing you closer to nature

With the right visual tricks, clever planting and a few pro-level layout tweaks, you can make a modest plot feel wider, deeper and far more luxurious than its footprint suggests

This narrow, once-featureless garden has been transformed into a beautiful wildlife-friendly space that kicks off the year with a gorgeous show of blossom

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