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.

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
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…

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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
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
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13/05/2020
Melbourne home’s glass extension inspires a fresh approach to family living

Designed by Studio Tate, this Victorian house’s architectural update perfectly frames views of the garden

06/05/2020
This Milan apartment is engineered to impress

Home to designer Tommaso Spinzi, it’s a gallery-like space dedicated to vintage icons and his own unique pieces
04/05/2020
This atmospheric Georgian townhouse is filled with handmade pieces

Totally unique and alive with personality, it’s the home of architecture firm Works
27/04/2020
Inside the Turin apartment where colour and pattern collide

For artist and designer Marisa Coppiano the secret to a happy interior is curiosity and imagination
23/04/2020
Barcelona architects CaSA use colour blocking in this family home

After the initial restoration was destroyed by fire, it was time to get inventive…
22/04/2020
This desert eco home connects poetically to the landscape

Environmentally responsive and able to withstand intense heat, this architect-designed home in the Great Karoo is an oasis of calm
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15/04/2020
A strict colour scheme makes this home a bastion of modern minimalism

The work of architect Jen Alkema, it’s a pared-back space that brings to mind the peacefulness of a monastery
14/04/2020
See inside this colourful but calming Parisian home

Dusky shades of orange, pink and green combine to create a peacefully colourful apartment
13/04/2020
Expert advice: planning a side extension

Follow our simple step-by-step guide from concept to completion