Christabel Chubb
The ancient crafts that nearly died out and the people saving them
From parchment making to weaving oak swill baskets, these are the crafts which are - thankfully - being saved in the UK
Houses for sale
One of the UK's oldest remaining Tudor barns hits the market - see inside
The large 15th-century house and its outbuildings have received many updates over the years, and today it's a pared-back, comfortable family home
Balmoral Castle opens to the public for the first time – with tickets starting at £100
The King's Scottish residence is opening for one month in summer, during which time the public will be able to tour the interiors. But it'll cost you…
An auction of the collections of Manfredi della Gherardesca: the weird and wonderful pieces once loved by the erudite man
This month sees an exhibition of pieces belonging to the collection of the late art collector and interior designer, which will be auctioned in April with Dreweatts.
Affordable decorating
How to add value to your home
How to add value to your home: from quick fixes to investments that are guaranteed to pay off
Charles and Mary Lamb’s former home in Enfield hits the market for £1,595,000
The sibling literary duo moved to the house in 1825, and nearly 200 years later, the charming 16th-century cottage is on sale for anyone looking for the most traditional of English abodes
Chelsea Flower Show 2024: dates and everything to expect this year
2024's Chelsea Flower Show is just around the corner, with delightful spring gardens. Here's everything we know so far.
Why craft is good for the soul: creatives on how it has changed their lives
What is it about crafting and making that provides a place to heal, reflect, escape or think?
Behind the scenes with a young trio of master stone carvers
At their London workshop, master carvers Tom Nicholls, Josh Locksmith and Sam Lee explain to Christabel Chubb how they are keeping traditional stonemasonry skills alive
Houses for sale
A derelict house with specactular views on the Isle of Skye hits the market - see inside
Kingsburgh House sits in a remote area of the Isle of Skye, off the west coast of Scotland. In a state of disrepair, the house is calling out for an inventive and creative new owner to take it on.
Is magnolia making a comeback?
The first rule of using magnolia is – don't call it magnolia
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Houses for sale
This unusual former flour mill in Warwickshire is now a four-bedroom house – and it's just hit the market
Historically used to mill flour, The Mill, in Rowington, has been inventively transformed into a comfortable four-bedroom house. Now on the market, we take a look around…
Imaginative paint effects, how to do them (and when to call in the professionals)
We all want our homes to look as interesting as possible and paint effects are a great way to do that. But what are the most popular ones, and can they be done without calling in a professional? We investigate…
A penthouse in Holborn decorated with layers of texture by Studio Shan
In an effort to keep the bones of her flat neutral whilst not sacrificing character, Lishan Tham of Studio Shan has cunningly layered art and materials in her Holborn apartment.
The creative duos (and trios) who prove that talent does run in the family
To succeed in the design industry requires an exceptional sense of style and a keen business mind. Such things can be learned, though there are certainly examples of design talent being passed from generation to generation - a gift of a gene.
Houses for sale
An historic house in Yorkshire with links to the Brontë family hits the market – see inside
The 17th-century house and grounds was once home to Patrick Brontë, father of the famous Brontë sisters. Take a look inside…
Bedroom shopping
The best mattress to buy in 2024 for quality sleep, reviewed
Wondering how to find the best mattress? We offer our advice on choosing this important purchase and the best retailers to go to to buy it at, whether you want memory foam or pocket spring, budget options or luxurious buys
Design ideas for maximalist bathrooms
At House & Garden, we're big fans of maximalism. Whether in a full-to-the-brim sitting room or a pleasingly eclectic bathroom. If the latter is up your street, look no further for inspiring maximalist bathrooms
This new gardening course inspires us to connect to our communities through nature
Presented by the garden designer and activist Tayshan Hayden-Smith, this thought-provoking course by Earthed is designed to bring communities closer
Navy kitchen ideas from the House & Garden archive
Named for the colour of naval uniforms, this deep, oceanic blue is a failsafe for smart, sophisticated kitchens