How to channel the Bloomsbury Set aesthetic in home interiors
Phoebe McDowell decorates a room of her own with Bloomsbury Group-inspired homewares. If it’s good enough for Kim Jones at Dior...
Top London restaurant designer on adding luxury to small interiors
No flat is too small for opulence, says the interior designer behind some of London’s most stylish restaurants. Here’s how to create a glamorous atmosphere in even the smallest city flat
‘How we turned two tired Dalston flats into a Technicolor dream home’
An architect friend was this couple’s secret weapon when reuniting a converted Victorian townhouse to make their kaleidoscopic dream home
Zero-waste interiors: how to decorate your home truly sustainably
Sustainable design, vintage buys and new uses for once-disgarded materials are ways to close the loop. Here’s what you need to know.
Ace your home accessories with these Wimbledon-inspired colour combos
Accessories that will add a splash of chic green or crisp white to your home interiors this (tennis) season.
Inside London’s hippest houseboat on sale for £1.8 million
The former Dutch cargo vessel, lovingly converted by an architect couple, has its own cinema and prized long-term moorings at Battersea’s Oyster Pier
How to get rid of clothes-eating moths - for good
It’s moth season, and they’re wreaking havoc on our woollen jumpers and furniture. Here’s how to get rid of them — once and for all.
Top eco-friendly home improvements, from kitchens to outdoor decking
The post-pandemic appetite for home improvements is still going strong - here are some ways to do it more sustainably
‘We turned a rabbit warren into our dream home with a pink kitchen’
Richard Sorger and Gareth Williams waited 12 years to renovate their Dalston house, turning a rabbit warren of rooms into an open plan home
Under the sea: this season’s chicest coral-themed homewares
Eleanor Cording-Booth heads under the sea for homeware featuring this season’s chicest motif.
Inside historic London mansions and estates you can visit this weekend
From Hackney’s oldest house to a 1700s architectural ‘experiment’, some of London’s most striking properties are open to visitors this weekend. Here’s our pick of the best.
‘I built an eco home where the energy bills cost just £200 a year’
Robin Charlesworth dreamed of building his own home and in 2019, he designed and constructed a carbon neutral bungalow in Colliers Wood for his family to live in
Seven eco-friendly home improvements costing from just £20
Planning eco upgrades to your home? Try these easy energy-efficient projects.
Candy stripes and pom poms helped transform this tired Dulwich semi
Trad period details blend effortlessly with colourful, contemporary chic in the south London home of interior designer Laura Stephens.
Hall swing and kitchen disco ball add fun to Victorian semi renovation
This architect couple’s forest-inspired and family-friendly renovation won the Unique Character prize at this year’s Don’t Move, Improve! awards.
Former Sixties wreck in Forest Hill named best renovation of the year
London’s six best renovations were revealed last night, with a Sixties house transformation in Forest Hill declared the overall winner.
Freshen up your bathroom with these ultra-chic accessories
From a bougie toothpaste to brass accessories and designer stools, these interiors updates will give any bathroom a fresh feel.
How to find beauty in the broken with the Japanese art of kintsugi
These five kintsugi-inspired Instagram accounts will help you fix broken pottery with gold.
Converted stable with Tube carriage-width roof extension for sale
This modern converted stable would make a comfortable home for a human now, let alone a horse.
Risk team step in over threat to neighbour’s home in new Grand Designs
A pre-fab house and batchelor pad were this week’s grand designs at Graven Hill.
The Inside Man: Buying art needn’t be scary, here’s how to do it
From antiques markets to contemporary galleries, here’s where to start your art collection.
Kitchenware buys for coffee fans — from wooden scoops to espresso pots
From thermal jugs to ‘bean-drops’ from your local roastery, these state-of-the art accessories will help bring out your inner barista
The most stylish garden furniture for compact city spaces
It’s a concrete jungle out there! Get your compact London garden (or balcony) summer-ready with our edit of seriously cool stuff for any outdoor space.
Kevin McCloud on the money-making homes of the not-so-distant future
Kevin McCloud on climate change homes and post pandemic design as The Streets airs and Grand Designs Live runs at the Excel
Arson almost derails Glasgow ranch build on Grand Designs’ The Streets
Arson and vandalism almost derailed this couple’s ranch house build in Glasgow.
NoMad London and Disneyland-inspired home win top architecture awards
Today’s 42 winners include a 15-home development praised as a model for high-density housing and the transformation of an old Magistrate’s Court.
The slow interiors trend is the antidote to our online quick-fix lives
From weavers to woodworkers, the capital’s emerging batch of contemporary artists are putting fresh, colourful spins on traditional crafting techniques.
DIY overhaul of period flat finished hours before couple’s baby born
With a budget of just £20,000, architects Will and Lena Gottelier transformed their Victorian flat — and added £60,000 to its value
Refugee designer starts crowdfunder to save the In Casa By Paboy brand
Paboy is asking for one-off donations, regular contributions, investment or pro-bono expertise to keep his In Casa By Paboy dream alive.
The 15 best renovations and extensions in London this year
As H&P; gets an exclusive peek inside the 15 designs shortlisted for the Don’t Move, Improve! awards, here’s what makes each entry stand out.
Eight tried-and-tested DIY project ideas for the Bank Holiday weekend
DIY projects to try your hand at over the long weekend, with varying skill levels and patience required.
Sort your stuff in style with these organisational homewares
Finally tackling your clutter this weekend? Eleanor Cording-Booth has the tools you need, from magazine files to storage baskets.
Not just for nurseries: the best mid-century style mobiles
Mobiles are a chic way to add movement and bring an exciting new element to your space.
10ft wide glass-fronted Clerkenwell skinny house on the market for £2m
The house has won multiple awards for its clever use of space
How one architect transformed a squalid bedsit into a sustainable home
Faced with a rundown east London house, Richard and Kristina Andrews transformed it intoa sustainable family home. Emma Wells learns howthey are setting a new standard for renovations
Get your five a day: fruit and veg-themed homewares to buy now
Fill your kitchen with a visual health-kick. From cabbage platters to ceramic fruits so realistic you might chip a tooth.