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Summer has a habit of encouraging optimism. Tables are carried onto the lawn, chairs are borrowed from every room in the house and plans are made around the assumption that the weather will hold. These homes offer the gardens and outdoor spaces to make the most of those moments, however long they last. This month’s…
In our new column, interiors and lifestyle editor Georgina Blaskey asks some of the most inspiring names from the worlds of interiors, food, travel and lifestyle to reveal the treasured possessions they would rescue first in a fire. From sentimental heirlooms to beloved design pieces, each object tells a story about the people who cherish…
Studio Raymond founder Carina Raymond on career changes, family homes and the North London townhouse that embodies her design philosophy. The path to interior design isn’t always a straight one. For Carina Raymond, founder of Studio Raymond, it began in an entirely different world. Before launching her London-based design studio, Raymond spent six years working…
If David and Sarah Ross ever found themselves stranded on a desert island, one suspects it would be a particularly well-appointed one. As the founders of Addison Ross, they’ve spent decades creating colourful, beautifully crafted pieces designed to bring a little more joy to everyday life. For this edition of Stranded on a Desert Island, we…
London’s best summer moments rarely arrive with fanfare. They appear quietly – a table pulled onto a pavement, a glass of wine ordered just as the light shifts, a canal-side seat that turns a quick stop into an hour. Across the city, there are places where outdoor dining and sipping feel like the natural way…
In our new column, interiors and lifestyle editor Georgina Blaskey asks some of the most inspiring names from the worlds of interiors, food, travel and lifestyle to reveal the treasured possessions they would rescue first in a fire. From sentimental heirlooms to beloved design pieces, each object tells a story about the people who cherish…
There’s always a moment at a launch where the story behind a piece clicks into place — not through a press release, but through the people themselves. Last night, seeing the Tinker & Tallulah x Nina Watson collaboration in the flesh, that moment came quickly. Nina spoke with real clarity about the starting point: a search that never quite…
Hotels open all the time, but not all have the ability to linger in your brain the following six months. Not the kind of place where the wallpaper is perfectly straight, the towels folded in exact thirds, and you do your best to describe it as ‘nice’. This year, a few new openings have managed…
A New National Campaign from Finest Finest has always represented exceptional homes. With City, Coast & Country., we introduce a campaign that is not simply about location. It is about lifestyle, movement and aspiration. As a national collective of independent agencies specialising in premium property, The Finest Collective connects these distinct landscapes through collaboration and shared…
Cover Image: Urban Heat, Camberwell There’s a reason the UK has fallen in love with saunas and cold plunges. Beyond the Instagram‑worthy steam and frosted pools, contrast therapy is science‑backed wellness made experiential. The ritual of alternating heat and cold is said to boost circulation, improve recovery, calm the nervous system, strengthen immunity, and even leave…
Cover image: Trees at Tugghall To Whom This May Concern, Yes, you, reading this. It’s about time you dissolved those January blues. Your inbox will survive, the deadlines won’t run off, and frankly, you deserve a weekend that reminds you the world outside your screen is far more interesting. From cobbled streets in Edinburgh to…
Christmas hosting looks different in every home, which is exactly what makes it interesting. This season, we asked four designers to share how they approach the table from minimal neutrals to layered botanicals, crisp linens to joyful colour. Their perspectives are distinct, but their ethos is the same: thoughtful details, clever styling, and creating a…
There are pubs, and then there are Sunday pubs. The ones that make you forget what time it is, loosen your belt a notch, and briefly consider moving in. From windswept highlands to south London gems, we’ve mapped out the places worth planning your weekends around. Some are centuries old, others barely out of soft…
From quirky Camden to trendy Shoreditch and the charm of Notting Hill, London is a vibrant melting pot of culture – and its food scene is no different. This September is chock-full of exciting new restaurant openings, so if you want to stay ahead of the culinary curve, keep reading… Tobi Masa This September, world-renowned…
As summer holidays fade into memory (and that extra bowl of pasta in Positano still lingers), September brings with it the perfect excuse to lace up and get moving. Running has quietly become the nation’s new favourite pastime, part stress relief, part social activity, part justification for an extra pastry at the weekend. And where…
THIS YEAR’S MOST ANTICIPATED LAUNCHES OFFER A GLIMPSE INTO THE ART, DESIGN, HOSPITALITY NOUS AND CULINARY INGENUITY SHAPING THE CULTURAL LANDSCAPE. With 2025 came the promise of a host of new experiences to weave into our stories this year. From striking hotels in historic settings to exhibitions that delve into the archives of icons and…
All cards on the table: August bank holiday is the best weekend of the year, largely thanks to Notting Hill Carnival. Two million people spill into West London’s streets, throw on their sequins, crank up the bass, and invite the city to soak in the inimitable vibes. Since 1966, Carnival has been a landmark celebration…
Anne welcomes us into Greystead, the Georgian-built church, coach house and rectory that her family has called home for over 75 years. As she shares its stories, the rich history of the estate begins to unfold, from its origins under the Greenwich Commissioners, all three buildings at Greystead were designed by Henry Hake Seward (c.1778–1848),…
Sandra welcomes us into Old Fourstones, where she has curated a home that is as much an art piece as it is a sanctuary. Commissioning a gifted young artist, she brought to life exquisite wall paintings in her hall that breathe colour and joy throughout. Her transformation extends beyond interiors: the garden now unfolds as…
Terry welcomes us into Coatham Hall a home that has evolved with him for over 25 years. It’s where his sons grew up, where he built a successful business which he had the space to run from his own doorstep. What makes Coatham Hall so special isn’t just its scale or setting (though both are…
There is a quiet seduction to a beautifully designed hotel. The weight of the really good sheets; the forgiveness of soft lighting. The difference is in the detail, each one calibrated to elicit absolute comfort and trigger the sense of arrival and relaxation only experienced upon check-in somewhere special. More than places to stay the…
Dining is more than just sustenance, it’s an experience that connects us to the land, the seasons, and the people who cultivate our food. Across the UK, a select group of restaurants are redefining what it means to eat sustainably, offering menus that are as much about the environment as they are about taste. From…
Great photography is about more than just taking a technically perfect image, and few understand this better than Caroline and Kelly, the talented duo behind The Twins. With years of experience spanning interiors, editorial and portraiture, their work has an instinctive quality that transforms each photograph into something more than just a still frame, it…
From the moment we sat down with Jo and John to talk about Kelloe Hall South, it was clear how much this house meant to them. The admiration, not only for its character but for the life they’ve built within its walls, was self-evident as they shared its history. From medieval roots to Georgian additions,…
Burns Night is one of Scotland’s most cherished celebrations, marking the life and works of Robert Burns, the country’s national bard. The evening is traditionally marked with haggis, neeps and tatties, accompanied by whisky and poetry recitals, as well as the famous Address to a Haggis. While these classic traditions hold a special place in…
This festive season, Christmas dinner parties are being transformed into a celebration of sophistication and charm. From intimate gatherings to grand soirées, the table remains the heart of the celebration, where style, elegance, and personality come together to create a memorable experience. This season, patterned tableware and linens are stepping into the spotlight, offering a…
Thoughtfully chosen, perfectly personal – because every gift should feel as unique as they are Choosing the perfect gift for the design lover in your life can be a challenge, but it’s also an opportunity to celebrate their passion for beautiful spaces. Whether they’re drawn to playful accents, or indulgent home luxuries, the right gift…
cover image: Alice Palmer & Co @jessalaviellis Stripes had a moment this summer, but it was less of an emergence and more a modern day revival of a timeless trend. From the red and white of a big top tent to masterful, masculine monochromes, orderly soldier-straight pinstripes, and space-widening horizontals – the pattern of the…
Maximalism is the balance of high and low, old and new, of interiors that dance in beautifully choreographed chaos backed by art and science. Maximalist interior design transforms a house into a home, one full of stories and memories held in textures and trinkets that invite you to reminisce often. From the most characterful to…
Vintage, second hand, antique. Pre-loved. Even well-worn, perhaps. Call it what you may, but there is a charm that comes with welcoming a piece into your home that has a history all of its own. A patina that nods to a past-life or scuffs that sing of times gone by, all adding a sentence to…