A beguiling mix of rock ’n’ roll excess and movie-star glamour makes this Hollywood fixture our writer’s ideal home-from-home
Architects and interior designers are working together to create properties that subtly unify the external and the internal
The Tudor property was extensively added to and became a manor house in the 18th century. It is now on the market
The interior brings modern luxury design to a 17th-century ‘hôtel particulier’
Award-winning designer Christian Bense shares his tips for creating an elegant office space that won’t compromise the feel of your home
Howard Van Doren Shaw designed numerous buildings in the city, including this palatial home with its multitude of styles
Wonderful scenery abounds, from a remote bothy to a 14th-century castle
The main character’s majestic Roman residence is a place of extravagance and hedonism
Design consultant Murude Katipoglu on mixing antiques and personal touches for a unique home
This west London family home is an object lesson in how to be creative without destroying a building’s history
If you’re looking to dive in to a basement project there are many added extras to enjoy, from saunas to steam baths
Well-known buildings settle into the fabric of a city over time, marking out the space and compelling us to stop and gaze
Wood is a lightweight, versatile material that can be replenished yet is rarely used in construction
The architect sought to defy the isolation of urban living with practical homes built in harmony with nature
It’s not beauty or comfort our writer seeks from her home, it’s the excitement of a slide instead of stairs
It’s a style of building that is much maligned, but carries with it so much of the history of English architecture
Poor images can ruin the sale of even the most beautiful house — renowned interiors photographer Jan Baldwin shares some tips and tricks
With a new retrospective at The Met in New York, we assess the architect who helped redefine Modernism
Contented clutter abounds in a bourgeois dream home, complete with eccentric touches and artfully posed objets
Considering Modernism too austere for America, the MoMA architect blended eastern, western and classical influences in this Connecticut home
Though in my youth I never found any doors into other worlds, as an adult my dreams are providing more than I can possibly open
Whether you’re looking for cool pools or spicy casinos, these exclusive pads will come up trumps
Whether you’re looking to impress friends with leatherbound classics, or conjuring up a witchcraft reading room, Ultimate Library can help
Fancy your own vintage? Wine-making is not as inaccessible as it might seem, but be prepared to do your research
Like many, I have often aspired to a house by the coast — this wonderful story exposes the messy reality lurking behind the fantasy
