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The Memory Box: An exquisite keepsake made from 100 pieces of timber per square inch
These beautiful pieces are made bespoke for each client.
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At home with Uncle Monty: Design cues from the Withnail and I icon
Thirty years after the release of Withnail and I, Arabella Youens examines the stylistic legacy of the fictional character's taste for deep Howard-style sofas and chairs.
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How to create the perfect home office, from converted garage to treehouse to shepherd's hut
From Shepherd's huts to treehouses, the trend for homeworking has produced some creative ideas for home offices
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A living room that’s a calm sanctuary in the midst of the city
Ben Petreath's brief was to create a characterful city sanctuary. Here's how he went about it.
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The British bathroom company with 200 years of quality behind it
Samuel Heath's beautiful bathrooms have been a British institution since 1820. Arabella Youens spoke to the boss to find out how they keep up standards, almost 200 years on.
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Get the look: The dining room inspired by Long Island
The soft colours of the scheme Philippa Thorp created for this dining room reflects its Long Island setting.
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Beauworth Manor: A lesson in house restoration
Arabella Youens finds that, when restoring a house, less can definitely be more.
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Buying a listed building: The dos and don’ts you need to know
Buying a listed property in need of restoration is not for the faint of heart, but follow these few simple steps to avoid becoming a nervous wreck(ing ball), says Arabella Youens.
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The magic of Dorset: Radical writers, glorious countryside and just far enough from London
Those in the know have peeled off the main routes to the South-West and made this county of contrasts their home; Arabella Youens finds out why.
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A modern kitchen to fit perfectly into a 16th century home
Emma Sims Hilditch has injected contemporary touches into the kitchen of this 16th-century manor house while preserving its character.
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Top 10 places to buy property in France
Variety is the spice of life in France, with its cornucopia of landscapes and lifestyles open to property buyers.
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The man who risked it all for a life making beautiful garden furniture
Simon Burvill threw caution to the wind when he gave up a career in engineering in order to make outdoor furniture.
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Still on a roll: Fabrics and wallpaper that have stood the test of time
Arabella Youens identifies the patterns that survive from the great flourishing of 19th-century decoration.
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The Tarn: An undiscovered part of south-west France that boasts beautiful properties
Between Provence and the Dordogne lies an undiscovered part of south-west France with panoramas that rival the best of Chianti, says Arabella Youens.
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Inside the home of a top designer: Philippa Thorp’s Hampshire dream
Interior designer Philippa Thorp tells Arabella Youens about the transformation of her Grade II-listed house in Hampshire.
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What modern kitchens can learn from early-Georgian simplicity
Arabella Youens takes a look at a design in a Dorset farmhouse that is inspired by the simplicity of Georgian joinery.
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Reduce the rumble: 5 ways to combat road noise
How big a problem is road noise and what, if anything, can be done about it? Arabella Youens investigates.
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The brand new kitchen perfectly in sync with a house full of antiques
Arabella Youens takes a look at a beautiful new kitchen in London.
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Ski property: which resort should I invest in?
Liquidity, length of season and what happens beyond the slopes are three major factors affecting today’s ski-property-buying decisions.
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Winter in Mallorca
Mallorca has succeeded in establishing itself as a year-round destination and this is opening up international interest in the unspoilt north-east of the island, finds Arabella Youens.
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Made in Britain: Beardmore
Beardmore specialises in architectural ironmongery.
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5 fabulous country gems for sale
Embrace the rural idyll with one of these gorgeous properties.
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Pretty properties under £1 million
We reveal what you can you buy for £1 million or less.
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The country estate market: who are the buyers?
They are few in number and largely far beyond the pocket of most country-house buyers, but, with a clutch of interesting estates coming to the market this autumn, who will be the likely buyers?
