Getting the right tech to suit the space is important, but don’t forget you’re designing something luxurious and fun
Interiors expert Chris Pask’s top tips for considering the practical and decorative elements needed for the perfect night’s slumber
Our city-living writer yearns for a self-sufficient Arcadian life
Interiors expert Chahan Minassian brings a new lease of life to this stunning property — with a little help from the famed Fortuny factory next door
Home to several famous sculptors over the years, this building remains an extraordinary repository of the work of Arthur Fleischmann who lived and worked here for decades
The protagonist in the Tokyo-set movie richly enjoys books, DVDs and cassettes in a home liberated from modern devices
From bird-battered paintings to crumbling cupids, the team of conservators are the invisible hands that bring historic homes and artworks back to life and leave no trace
To our writer, a teenager in the late 1990s, the seemingly effortless comfort of the characters’ lives included their London apartments
A long tradition of Buddhist meditation has driven the design of these captivating, imaginative oases of discovery and reflection
Originally built to house animals, the tiny properties are now beloved of celebrities and artists, a secluded oasis of peace in the city
The hugely varied colour and scent of these plucky survivors have adorned our houses and landscapes for thousands of years
The Bauhaus alumnus had a dual career designing muscular offices and elegant, open-plan homes
Our writer finds pool-side peace and a dreamy escape from bustling LA in this classic 1960s movie
Elegant 22-bedroom property opposite Moma showcases the talents of McKim, Mead & White
Saddle up for spectacular scenery and professional riding facilities
Not every basement is ideal for storing wine so you’ll need to do your homework — and you may find there are other more convenient ways to stash your favourite tipple
The designer created many country houses that reflect historic buildings in a distinctly modern way
With the right approach it’s possible to respect a home’s historical features while introducing modern furnishings
Like the sham couple of the rebooted spy drama, our writer has fallen for the beautifully decked out West Village pad
Pritzker Prize-winner Jean Nouvel is better known for his unpredictable and often spectacular public realm buildings
These enclosed spaces, popular during the 18th and 19th centuries, are once again being used by large estates to cultivate homegrown fruit and vegetables
The kitschy maximalism and femininity of the architecturally ambiguous residence feel like extensions of the homemaker herself
The beachfront Florida residence owes its existence to the fortune made from producing Coke bottles — and uses glass from the same factory for its 32-foot tall windows
Longing to get away from technology when you’re at home? You’re not alone
The essence of French polymath Marguerite Duras is encapsulated in the cosy sprawl of her country house
