Design
When is a shed more than a shed?
Once the garden shed was little more than a cobwebbed dumping ground for garden furniture and abandoned hobbies. But not anymore. Nicola Venning investigates what it takes to be a Shed of the Year.
Bright ideas for home illumination
Nothing spoils the mood more than a badly chosen fitting throwing off unappealing shadows. We recommend pendants and lamps by three top designers to show your interior in its best light
Everything you need to know about renovating a listed building
We talk to RIBA accredited Conservation Architect Sarah Khan and award-winning architect, Jonathan Clark about the challenging but rewarding process of renovating a listed property.
Expert advice for creating the perfect bathroom
Interior design expert, Nancy Straughan, sheds light on how to create the perfect bathroom
When did chairs become works of art?
Originally designed to fulfil a simple function in the home, chairs have become closer to works of art with the advent of modern materials and contemporary designs. So when is a chair not just a chair?
Designing the perfect partnership with your architect
Nominated for the RIBA House of the Year Award 2015, Cefn Castell’s white rendered minimalism is a spectacular testament to how client and architect can work together