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Prime Central London Prices To Bottom Out In 2026 27.01.26

Values across London’s most rarefied postcodes fell by 4.8 per cent last year, according to Savills, leaving prices 24.5 per cent below their 2014 peak at the end of 2025.

Place YOO Call Home 22.01.26

YOO was founded on a simple but powerful idea: to create places where people feel part of a community, while still having the freedom to retreat and disconnect. For founder John Hitchcox, this vision grew from personal experience. A…

THE PERFECT BLEND OF STYLE AND SUBSTANCE 22.07.25

Opulence and comfort can go hand in hand, if you know how to do it. John Beven, director of Wilkinson Beven, explains how tailored, personal design can create a space that is both homely and extravagant. By Stephen Penn Exquisite…

The Charm of Canterbury 16.05.25

The charming city of Canterbury is found nestled away in the countryside of the North Downs. With several sleepy villages close by, it offers a small urban centre that maintains excellent transport links to the wider world, including a one-hour…

Things to consider when choosing the perfect engagement ring 14.04.25

Choosing an engagement ring is a daunting process, with so many things to consider that it is hard to know where to start. Here are the things you should be thinking about: Know your hand shape When deciding what style…

THE NATURAL PROGRESSION OF CRAFTSMANSHIP 17.03.25

Artist and furniture maker, Alexander King, talks to Sophie Grigson about his transition into the world of sculptural art Life isn’t about maintaining the status quo, it’s about pushing the boundaries and staying curious. One craftsman and artist who thrives…

Embracing the dark arts with Malcolm Lewis 18.02.25

It you’re looking for ‘cookie-cutter’ interiors, then you’re in the wrong place. Malcolm Lewis explains how his bold and emotive designs address both furniture and art worlds with artistic aplomb What inspired a career in furniture design? I’ve always had…

Salvaging Art 07.02.25

What happens to the value of a collection in the event of an artist’s death? Whether it’s a single painting or a collection of work, the possibility of a spike in value means that an artist’s passing should not be…

A Very English Cottage Vacation 23.07.24

With more people wanting to discover a more authentic side of the UK, English Cottage Vacation offers those looking for a luxury, off the beaten track, a personalised holiday they will never forget. Abode2 wanted to know more from Nathan…

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