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Five top London authors share their work-from-home secrets
Struggling to be creative or productive in the pandemic? Some of London’s finest authors are finding it tough, too. Here’s how they’ve been coping
Why YouTube ambience rooms are the only thing keeping us sane
We’re all so bored of staring at our own four walls we could cry. Here’s how Youtube’s lovingly rendered fictional interiors are opening portals to calmer worlds.
Virtual furniture collection sold for £320k and can’t even be used irl
The Argentinian designer’s piece can only be experienced via virtual reality or platforms like Minecraft
Adam Nathaniel Furman: The ‘joyously deviant’ artist shaping up London
“Art for people”, says Adam Nathaniel Furman – who are we to disagree?
The nicest flowers to buy now also happen to be the most eco-friendly
The race is on to reduce our floral footprint. The hippest florists will help us do just that with seasonal British blooms
Inside the chateau-inspired renovation of a 16ft-wide terrace house
Fulham family starts with a new loft en suite, adds a kitchen extension, reconfigures ground and first floors, then goes for the full set with a basement.
Matthew Williamson launches curated home platform with pieces from £12
With pieces from £12, Kate Moss and Sienna Miller’s former fashion favourite’s new website is a one-stop interiors shop
Tips and tricks from inside the home kitchens of five top London chefs
How top London chefs have adapted their home kitchens to handle a year of extraordinary use
Pantry porn, the interiors trend resurrected by the pandemic
It's been around for a while but #PantryPorn is back on our radar thanks to the pandemic. It's time to get your cupboards in order
Our writers on how they’re creating cosy corners at home in Lockdown 3
Standard writers on the peaceful interiors spaces they’ve been creating to help them unwind in Lockdown 3.
DIY kits from London makers bringing crafting into the 21st century
Looking for lockdown solace? The best kits to help you flex your creative muscle and add a personal touch to your home.
New interiors edit launches as stylish solution to online scrolling
Missing real-life shops? Curated online edits are the answer.
A tiny flat transformed by a mix of clever design and high street buys
After years of saving, husband-and-wife architect duo Madeleine Ike and Jonty Hallett embarked on a total renovation of their north London garden flat.
How to build your own desk for less than £100
The shops have sold out of budget home-working options but it's easy and inexpensive to make your own — and it will give you something to do in lockdown.
Meet the Gambian asylum seeker making Instagram's 'it' cushions
Cheer up even the barest room with a charismatic cushion.
Standard writers on the DIY projects keeping them sane in Lockdown 3
How to create a beautiful home office whatever your space or budget
Inspiration from designers' own renovations and simple ideas for transforming your WFH space, whether a dedicated office or a multifunctional corner of your home.
Independent London homeware designers you should know about this year
We've got your 2021 homeware buys covered with our edit of independent designers and artists on the rise.
The best new tech to make homes healthier, smarter and more convenient
Ingenious new gadgets to help you work, rest and play better at home.
Grand Designs returns with big-budget London cemetery build
Aspiring self-builders rejoice – Kevin McCloud is back on our screens with a new set of extraordinary new homes to ogle.
Top renovation ideas to inspire your home makeover projects
Our pick of ingenious interior makeovers, home renovations and extensions to inspire your next interiors project.
10 predictions for how our homes will look in 2021
Houzz report pinpoints the top ways our homes will change this year.
London designers reveal the interiors trends heading for homes in 2021
Six top tips for buying a new sofa — the star of the lockdown show
The new hub of the home, sofas are where relax, eat, shop and conference call in 2020. Here are six rules to follow if you're thinking of buying a new one. Follow Barbara Chandler on Instagram @sunnygran
How to create the perfect gallery wall with framed art and prints
Here's where to find wall art to create the perfect gallery wall, and impress nosy colleagues in new year conferences. Follow Barbara Chandler on Instagram @sunnygran
Six easy ideas to make your home feel festive this Christmas
Interiors guru Lisa Mehydene shares the chic, fun projects that make her home feel festive.
Six of the best wreaths to buy from independent London florists
From Chelsea to Peckham, Blackheath and Hackney, here's our pick of the best Christmas wreaths still available for order or collection from independent floral studios across London.
How to make small terraces and even doorsteps work in winter lockdowns
Here's how to make a tiny outside space cosy, even if it's just for doorstep visitors. Follow Barbara Chandler on Instagram @sunnygran
From the archive: Mary Berry's easy double-crust apple pie recipe
Homely and traditional, apple pie is the perfect dessert for a special meal. It never fails to please and is surprisingly easy to master.
Hooked on The Crown? Here's how to recreate the royal look at home
Catch-up on The Crown surrounded by your own regal interiors. Here's how to get the look.
A four-year renovation has transformed this once 'scary' Hackney home
Clever planning and a creative eye helped the former hair stylist and make up artist for One Direction renovate her house
Clever eco-friendly home improvements costing from just £25
Have you been planning future home improvements in Tier 4? Here are some energy-efficient, eco-friendly upgrades that should be top of the list.
A creative family home bursting with wit, colour — and no dark corners
A dark Victorian house on the 'wrong side' of the tracks was transformed into an open, family-friendly home with a colourful vibe, all awash in natural light.
An industrial-chic legacy lives on in this transformed family home
The girls love the year-round garden and their mum's kitchen, a gift from dad.
Where to buy fireworks in London in time for Bonfire Night
You can still get a last-minute back-garden firework fix at these shops and websites.
Top interiors trends for 2021 show our homes reshaped by the pandemic
The interiors trends you can expect to see a lot more of in 2021