Houses

 The world’s most inspiring homes, from minimalist, architectural interiors to colourful and traditional Victorian townhouses, rustic converted farmhouses, and New York penthouses filled with contemporary art.

11/08/2020
Restored modernist home in Durban shows the endurance of good ideas

Designed at a time when architecture was about defining a way of living, it's a reimagined paradise
04/08/2020
Stained glass gets a modern update in this Madrid apartment

Inspired by the colour palette of fashion brand Hermes, it’s a luxurious way to divide an open-plan home
04/08/2020
Mexican holiday home inspired by the modernist architecture of Luis Barragán

His colourful, world-renowned aesthetic is combined with traditional Yucatán materials and a contemporary twist
29/07/2020
Everything is for sale in this London home that doubles as a design showroom

Domestic spaces that invite the public in to shop are a hot trend. And SEEDS gallery is one to watch
22/07/2020
Silent architecture turns this Italian eco home into a green haven

Full of succulents and energy-saving innovations, it is inspired by Le Corbusier’s idea of home as a machine for living
14/07/2020
Sunny Greek home that's a celebration of colour and fun

Located on the sleepy island of Kimolos, this holiday retreat by Point Supreme Architects makes the most of its small size
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14/07/2020
Ibizan villa ideal for laid-back summer living

Fashion insider Sarah Crooks has filled this home with mid-century furniture and bamboo designs that suit the island’s ethos
07/07/2020
Bauhaus era home in Cape Town full of bright ideas

Renovated with respect, but also an eye for vibrant colour, this house is a family design project
07/07/2020
Minimalism gets a playful update in this London townhouse

Belonging to a popcorn entrepreneur, this home’s neutral decor is spiced up with accents of red and pink
01/07/2020
Richard Hutten on sustainability, optimism and the power of playful design

The trailblazing Dutch designer invites us into his home and explains his plan to boycott plastic in his work
01/07/2020
India Mahdavi’s bold use of colour transforms this sunny French villa into a work of art

Named Silver House, it appears like a shimmer on the horizon above Domaine du Muy sculpture park
24/06/2020
Craftsmanship is key in this surprising apartment behind the façade of a London landmark

Interior design firm Studio Vero has transformed what was once a family home into the ultimate entertaining space
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24/06/2020
Vintage furniture and pre-loved pieces are the luxuries in this Milan home

The open-plan layout of this artistic loft space has created what its owners call a ‘theatre of life’

17/06/2020
Contemporary eco villa near Valencia inspired by Passivhaus principles

Designed by architect Ramón Esteve, this pared-back home makes self-sufficient living look seductive
16/06/2020
Avant-garde architecture in the countryside

Britain’s rural beauty spots are full of exciting new homes. We take a closer look at five builds that break the mould…

10/06/2020
Lyon apartment updates renaissance architecture for modern living

Nestled in the city’s old quarter, it’s a colourful tribute to the concept of perfect geometry
04/06/2020
Inside the SoHo loft that’s a love letter to NYC

Home to filmmaker James Crump and producer Ronnie Sassoon – widow of iconoclastic hairdresser Vidal – it’s the toast of the New York arts scene
02/06/2020
Danish designer Bettina Gedda’s home tells the story of family life

The founder of carpet brand Knothouse, she is drawn to pieces with personal connections that produce an emotive response
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27/05/2020
Green thinking allows this Sydney home to exist in perfect equilibrium with the outdoors

Sustainability and an eye to the environmental impact of every detail was key for owners Will and Julia Dangar

20/05/2020
There’s magic in the air at this exquisite Parisian hideaway

Rumoured to once be home to a mystical mage, this apartment in central Paris still has the power to bewitch and surprise
14/05/2020
Nature-inspired wallpapers add an escapist feel to this Sicilian apartment

Studio GUM chose designs by Fornasetti and Ananbô to accentuate glimpses of amazing views from the windows