Design
Treasure houses and the art of diplomacy
Britain's heritage is its most valuable asset, says William Cash as he continues to explore the wealth of culture in our listed buildings and country houses. Read Part One here.
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Can Ed Vaizey save Britain’s heritage?
The Government must stop sidelining our heritage industry; it's why people visit Britain, says William Cash (part one of two).
Recipe for an offer
In news that will send shockwaves through living rooms across the country, Hamptons International has found the kitchen to be the most important part of the house for potential buyers.
Oakvest submits “responsible” Grosvenor Gardens plans; spending £7m on facade alone
Reputedly where the Queen Mother was born, Grosvenor Gardens House in Belgravia is set to undergo a right royal restoration, with comprehensive plans currently being submitted by prime developer Oakvest.
A Taste For Luxury: The million pound kitchen
Master craftsman Claudio Celiberti and celeb' cook Aldo Zilli unveiled "the world’s most expensive kitchen ever created" last night at One Mayfair. It costs £1 million.
Oracle makes Eastern European HNWs feel at home in Hampstead
One of prime property's newest names, Oracle Capital Group, launched its flagship luxury development in London in partnership with Harrison Varma last night.
K&C approves Capco’s Earls Court Masterplan
Uber-developer Capital & Counties' ambitious plans for the Earls Court & West Kensington Opportunity Area were approved by The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea last night.
Architect elected Mayor of Bristol; wears red trousers
George Ferguson, the red-trouser-wearing architect, master-planner and demolisher, has triumphed in Bristol's first Mayoral elections, beating Labour's candidate (the odds-on favourite) Marvin Rees by…
Smallbone tastes victory with £110,000 ultimate kitchen
Smallbone of Devizes has triumphed at the 10th annual Designer Kitchen and Bathroom Awards, walking away with the gong for Ultimate Luxury Kitchen Design.
New material for Farrow & Ball founders
Tom Helme and Martin Ephson, the partnership behind posh paint purveyors Farrow & Ball, are back in the interiors game after a six-year break.
Thank God for English Heritage, says William Cash from Upton Cressett in Shropshire
As wind turbines taller than Nelson's Column threaten the setting of his family home in Shropshire, William Cash has mobilised Britain's heritage conservation community to action.
Olympia Winter Fine Art & Antiques Fair opens today: 12-18/11/2012
The 22nd Winter Fine Art & Antiques Fair at Olympia opens its doors at 4pm today (Monday), with over 24,000 visitors expected to drop in to see the 130 exhibitors over the next seven days.