The television series has turned a spotlight on the country’s many islands
The home of textile expert Nathalie Farman-Farma is a lesson in how florals and patterns can bring unity to a space without being twee
The expert’s hoard of Georgian curiosities features everything from clowns’ shoes to Old Master paintings
These elegant buildings are made to your own specifications and come complete with everything from carpets to bathroom fittings
The co-founder of Studio Squire takes a sensitive approach to dealing with odd beams, uneven walls and empty fireplaces
With a growing number available for conversion, these quirky buildings are perfect if you’re looking for grand spaces with plenty of character
ADAM Architecture’s design director looks at specific ways you can use your house and garden to best effect
These conical stone structures were once tax-evading dwellings but are now sought-after luxury homes
Never mind a room with a view, the top of the building is where it’s at
The once-deserted plant is now a delightful combination of industrial past and modern luxury
In the Big Apple, these high-end apartments are peppering the skyline with new landmarks
Colour and pattern are key to making a kitchen a relaxing space as well as a functional one
Big horticultural organisations such as the RHS are taking artificial intelligence seriously as an innovative tool for preserving precious resources
Deprived of comfort, the vagabonds at the heart of Steinbeck’s story are nonetheless bound by a sense of fellowship
Built at the end of the 17th century, the home has many original and restored features that were popular in Queen Anne and Georgian design
Textured foliage, eye-catching bulbs and decorative stems can provide interest during the coldest months
Finding a space to convert is one thing, equipping it with the right kit is where the fun really starts
The Californian overcame prejudice to become one of the most influential designers in the US
Characterful properties with acres of land in unspoilt Baltic and Romanian areas offer self-sufficiency without sacrificing creature comforts
From floor to ceiling, use natural materials and reintroduce period-style architectural features
Properties to tempt the adventurous, from a manor house to a summer house
Andrew Jonathan Griffiths, director of A New Day interior design studio, tackles the perennial problem of how to keep things handy but hidden
Through a lifetime of projects in his home city of Philadelphia the designer never stopped working on his own innovative sanctuary
The chilly temperatures that now make this Swiss region a hotspot for winter sports helped mould the design of these very particular stone buildings
Its fearsome proprietor dispossessed, the Victorian house would be a multistorey playground that any flat-dweller would relish