Month: April 2024
White spirit: creating a minimalist home in London | Interiors
For couturier Anna Valentine, there is an overwhelming similarity between the principles behind her studio…
Hidden gem: a jewellerâs remodelled terrace in west London | Interiors
From the outside, Marisa Hordernâs Edwardian terrace in Londonâs north Kensington looks just like any…
Light of my life: best new table lamps
Vintage, sculptural and colourful, lights to brighten your interiors Vintage, sculptural and colourful, lights to…
April design news: the history of hi-fi, the future of energy and a pizza watch | Life and style
This month’s design news is pretty nostalgic. Jonny Trunk’s wonderful history of hi-fi catalogues reminds…
AI can help us find the right policies to fix the housing crisis | Housing
Nick Bano makes a compelling argument that discussions about increasing the housing supply are misguided…
The experts: perfumers on 20 ways to make you, your house and your laundry smell fabulous | Life and style
From a fancy fragrance to a simple bowl of oranges, scent can transform how you…
Houseplant of the week: pencil tree | Houseplants
Why will I love it?The appeal of Euphorbia tirucalli lies in its sleek stems and…
Have you washed your toothbrush lately? The surprising truth about how to keep your home truly clean | Homes
Bedding: weeklyThis one is divisive. However, Hayley Leitch, presenter of Channel 5’s Dirty Home Rescue,…
âWeâre being ripped offâ: Englandâs âaffordable-housingâ residents who are being priced out of their own homes | Housing
When the construction company Lendlease first promoted the regeneration of Elephant and Castle in south…
Outrage as residents in Englandâs âaffordableâ housing forced to pay thousands of pounds extra in service charge | Housing
Some of the UKâs largest housing providers have dramatically increased annual service charges by thousands…