Design
Heritage Landmark Living
Historic buildings all over Europe are enjoying a new lease of life as luxury residential hubs
Meet The Garden Salvage Hunters
The statuary on display in your grounds says as much about you as the art on your drawing-room walls. Here are the names for your little black book
Design inspiration for today’s country house
Country-house design embraces a timeless aesthetic, yet is ever-changing. Four industry leaders tell us about the latest trends
Country-house colour
Painting with shades inspired by history can make all the difference when decorating a country home
Perfectly Balanced Interiors
Country-house interiors are constantly evolving to suit the needs of owners. Here are the best ways to create a harmonious mix of character and flair
The finest contemporary style in Caribbean property
The latest villas on prestigious islands from Barbados to Antigua now reflect 21st-century trends in luxury – yet they still retain the classical grandeur that has been associated with the region for decades
Rooms at the Top: the penthouse is on a high
They’re the height of global real-estate aspiration – and limited supplies are pushing prices ever skywards. So how do you find the perfect penthouse?
Making the most of a listed building
Buyers who dream of owning a historic home may be put off by worries about maintenance and renovation. Yet with the right advice, you can do more than you might expect
The Timeless Appeal of Arts & Crafts Houses
With generous proportions, bucolic charm and exquisite hand-detailing, country homes in the Arts & Crafts style are as coveted now as they were in the Victorian age
Key trends from the 2024 RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Sustainability, innovative tech, natural shapes and a gorgeous array of colours were the hallmarks of the finest garden displays this year
The Family Appeal Of Lateral Living
A new wave of high-end London apartment developments is luring multigenerational households away from the townhouse. How? With luxe design and excellent amenities for children
Portfolio: The Ski Edition
Our first special issue of Portfolio magazine, now available exclusively in digital format. Request your copy today
Step inside Laverstoke, as Hampshire’s great estate goes on sale
Laverstoke Park is one of the finest country properties in England – a Palladian mansion set in 1,835 acres of organic farmland, lavishly remodelled by Clare and Jody Scheckter. Here, Clare shares memories of family parties, restoration dramas – and runaway water buffalo
Inside stories: turning your home into a book
There’s a new form of household narrative on the rise, pioneered by a crop of analogue writers and publishers, for owners who want to celebrate their houses
Designing the perfect Alpine chalet
Three top designers weigh in on the current trends in chalet design, from log fires to linens, as ski resorts grow more popular as year-round destinations
Building Barcelona
From Modernist masterpieces to beautifully designed private residences, world-class architecture is at the core of daily life in the Catalan capital
Building a new country house
In conversation with Lindsay Cuthill, architects George Saumarez Smith and Richard Parr discuss the changing role of the modern British country house.
Enhancing your garden landscape with sculpture
Crispin Holborow of Savills, garden designer Emily Erlam and designer David Harber discuss the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and creating harmony with sculpture in your garden
5 city art hubs
A vibrant creative scene can drive change in a neighbourhood. We spotlight five new art hubs that offer homebuyers a real buzz
Jasper Conran: A life in houses
Designer Jasper Conran has bought and restored a string of English country houses. He talks about his love affair with these historical beauties
My country life: Monica Vinader
The first of a new series in which leading creatives reveal what they love about their rural residences – and their best-kept secret spots
My country life: Jeremy Langmead
A new series in which leading creatives reveal what they love about their rural residences – and their best-kept secret spots
My country life: Phillippa Dalby-Welsh
Glorious rural views, vineyard tastings and nights under the stars – the head of Savills Country House Department on the joys of living in East Sussex
My Country Life: Luke Edward Hall
A series in which leading creatives reveal what they love about their rural residences – and their best-kept secret spots
My Country Life: Edward Bulmer
A series in which leading creatives reveal what they love about their rural residences – and their best-kept secret spots
My Country Life: Martin Waller
Martin Waller, founder of global design house Andrew Martin, talks to Portfolio about his rural residence, his interior style and the best hunting ground for antiques
My Country Life: Max Rollitt
The antiques dealer, furniture-maker and interior designer reveals what he loves about his rural residence – and his top-secret spots
My Country Life: Richard Smith
The founder of fabric design house Madeaux tells Portfolio about the joys of East Sussex – from glorious sea views and cracking country pubs to top-class contemporary art
My Country Life: Guy Goodfellow
The interior designer on his love for Lanarkshire, where he’s restoring a historic house and tending to a brace of Belted Galloway cows
My Country Life: Rosebie Morton of The Real Flower Company
The florist tells Portfolio about the joys of living on a farm in the South Downs National Park and how she still draws inspiration from her grandmother’s rose garden
Wild at heart
Our gardens are more important than ever as places for sanctuary and socialising – as the trends at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022 proved. They’ll soon be trickling down to a green space near you
