Alison Cork’s homeware bargains. This week: a beautiful wooden sleigh bed and hand-sewn blinds.    

‘Grand Designs’ aspirations are all very well – and dressing your property can pay dividends – but a prime catchment location will steal the show for your buy-to-let.    

Caroline McGhie hunts for dilapidated properties which you could transform it into your dream home.    

A seafront lookout tower and a beachfront house not only provide inspiration and workspace for leading artists, but also somewhere for them to stay and exhibit.    

David Nicholls on the latest interiors trends. This week: a Philippe Starck exhibition and knitted pouffes.