London’s coolest interior designers’ smart decor hacks for under £100
London’s most exciting designers share the best buys and tricks of the trade that cost less than you might think.
‘I love the sunshine but London homes must be built to beat the heat’
We need to future-proof our buildings against extreme weather
Holiday in peril? Bring the va va voom home on Bastille Day and beyond
Summer holiday in peril? Our French edit will bring the va va voom to your table this Bastille Day and beyond. Bon appétit!
The six London homes in the running to be named House of the Year 2022
Of the 20 homes longlisted for House of the Year 2022, six are dotted across the capital. We take a tour.
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
Not at Glasto? Here’s how to create a laid-back festival vibe at home
No Glastonbury tickets? No problem.
The household appliances that are secretly raising your energy bills
Rising energy costs are forcing us to look more closely at our bills — here are some of the lockdown-fuelled purchases that might be costing more than you’d expect.
Paint effects: the DIY novice’s secret weapon for flair on a budget
Paint effects are the DIY novice’s secret weapon for adding flair on a budget
Dorchester Hotel puts 2,000 pieces of furniture up for auction
Need a new chandelier? The Park Lane hotel is selling over 2,000 items including sofas and curtains from its Promenade lounge
Rebel homewares: 1977 punk explosion inspired interiors
God save the Queen. Eleanor Cording-Booth channels the 1977 punk explosion
‘Ugly’ circus wagon transformed into a tiny home now for sale for £85k
Frankie Lord’s lockdown project saw two former circus wagons transformed into tiny homes. Now, one of the wagons is for sale
Inside Man: Bare bulbs are finished, be bold with radiant lampshades
Step away from the garish light of bare bulbs and take the plunge with a statement lampshade
One family’s rollercoaster renovation of a north London terrace house
Facing the conundrum of outgrowing their Archway house, this family chose to stay put. Here’s how a crack team of builders acted as a bulwark against their rollercoaster renovation.
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
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 Inside Man: put down your sander, it’s time for a carpet comeback
Pick bold colours for stylish floors (and toasty toes), says Jermaine Gallacher
Pamper your pet (and your home): the most stylish bowls, beds and more
Eleanor Cording-Booth picks functional yet attractive buys for chic cats and dapper dogs.
How to buy art for your home: a guide for new and aspiring collectors
Sarah Monk, London Art Fair director, shares her top tips ahead of its return to Islington.
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.