Long a symbol of affluence and desire, a pillar of Hollywood and the American dream, its fortunes are changing in a drought-plagued world
In this special edition, explore the cultural history — and uncertain future — of the swimming pool; the joys of jamming with nightingales; and the perils of being an Airbnb host. Enjoy the exotic homes of Tangier tastemakers and glorious properties for sale on Italian islands — and more
Horace Walpole’s Gothic Revival house became hugely influential as an English architectural style
Originally built to house animals, the tiny properties are now beloved of celebrities and artists, a secluded oasis of peace in the city
Creatives from Europe and the US who live and work in the Moroccan city are inspired by its multicultural eclecticism
This selection of tableware will add cheer and elegance to every occasion
From traditional to modern, the solid screens offer privacy, security and airflow
At a woodland retreat, musician Sam Lee improvises with the songbirds amid efforts to understand why they are declining in the UK
An architect by training, he creates outdoor ‘rooms’ on tropical estates in Florida and the Bahamas
Urns, benches and tables with the patina of time can set a romantic and whimsical tone
Daisies, petunias, fuchsias and salvias are ready to inject colour and drama, as long as frost is at bay
‘The Airbnb employee, a terrifying figure who haunts the poor owner, can delist us with a click of a mouse and suspend our livelihoods’
The annual showhouse exhibit opens with a spectacular installation in which interiors run wild
18 reasons why you need something sweet this summer
From an architect-designed villa on Sardinia’s Costa Smeralda to a traditional house on Capri with views of Mount Vesuvius
‘I very much love the idea of contrasting a sea of glass and white walls with old furniture and a kaleidoscope of colour’
A new company offers week-long tours exploring horticultural masterpieces normally off-limits to visitors
The man once known as ‘the homeless billionaire’ is putting down roots in Venice. It’s all part of his plan to change the world with big ideas
The natural world offers us a sense of the sublime. No wonder we want to preserve it
The hugely varied colour and scent of these plucky survivors have adorned our houses and landscapes for thousands of years
Dora Gordine’s bronze sculptures, made at her home at Richmond Park, were the first by a woman to be acquired by the Tate Gallery
The outdoor gardens show a variety and skill far wider than were on display in the 1960s
The Dutchman who popularised the naturalistic New Perennial style is still innovating as he approaches 80
Amid changing political dynamics in South-East Asia, these colonial-era buildings have become some of the world’s most expensive properties, home to Michelin stars and chichi retailers — and a target for money launderers
From a Paxos villa with views of the Ionian Sea to a mock-Tudor-style house in West Sussex
‘Two houses means two lots of work. Two boilers, two sets of council tax, two different waste collection systems, two gardens’
The Insta-glam protagonists of ‘Buying London’, the latest addition to the genre, aim to shift the British industry to a glitzier, more profitable US model
Savvy collectors including moneyed millennials and Gen Zs turned up for the fair’s first outing in the city
Late May heralds the season – start steeping now
When their needs change, many homeowners choose to stay put and renovate rather than start anew
The hottest interiors trend this season? Sunset shades of red, yellow and orange
The Bauhaus alumnus had a dual career designing muscular offices and elegant, open-plan homes
These designs are sturdy, practical and stylish
The annual London flower show has an undeniable global allure — so why is it not taken seriously?
The Florentine home of the poets Elizabeth Barrett Browning and Robert Browning is a memorial to their lives and love story
Detractors rue the event’s scale and waste but it still offers untold inspiration to gardeners
Whether it’s the carpet from ‘The Shining’, Tom Ripley’s borrowed palazzi or Bridgerton’s Georgian pastels, TV and film provide our most immersive experience of interior design
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