Marco Mansi
Art historian and interiors journalist
Decoration
The art of the overmantel – and how to do it well
The stretch of wall above a fireplace has tested decorators for centuries. From mirrors and paintings to ceramics or bare plaster, there is no single right answer – but there are a few considerations to keep in mind
Houses
An apartment in a 19th century Amsterdam townhouse, reinvigorated by an American expat
Juliet Mullins has restored her two-bedroom flat in a way that maximises its Dutch origins and reflects her own American roots
Houses
A welcoming and fluid Victorian home in south London, revitalised by Tamsin Saunders
The designer set out to make the most of the house's 19th-century bones, using nature-inspired colours for a sense of connection with the garden and layering in characterful objects to bring harmony to each room
Decoration
The remarkable 17th-century Dutch doll's houses that were anything but toys
The wealthy women of the Dutch Golden Age commissioned remarkable miniature houses, lavishly decorated with fine furniture, artworks, and porcelain — and often as expensive as a real home.
Houses
A medieval house in Oxfordshire with bold colours and a distinctive character
Matthew Rice has turned Ham Court into a dreamy refuge that balances layers of history with playful interiors and a garden full of charm
Decoration
Lady Eliza Manners’ idiosyncratic Notting Hill maisonette renovation
This Victorian terrace house transformation proves even the most compact London apartment can be made to feel like a true home, through a mix of antiques, flea-market finds and sentimental family pieces
Houses
A beautiful merchant’s house in Greece that convinced one New Yorker to leave the city behind
A chance encounter led Dan Rentillo to a graceful 19th-century house in Symi, which he restored using traditional methods and a collection of furniture gathered over a lifetime
Decoration
Experiencing colour fatigue? 4 paint consultants on what hues designers are retiring, and why we've fallen out of love with them
Colour fatigue is inevitable when you're seeing the same paints plastered across every home on your feed, but fear not, the feeling won't last forever. These experts share how to rectify it
Houses
A designer’s cottage in London with a wonderfully overgrown garden that feels like a secret sanctuary
Tamsin Saunders of Home & Found has transformed a once-neglected cottage in Richmond into a deeply personal home shaped by instinct, memory and the shifting colours of the garden
Houses
Inside Maria de la Orden’s quietly elegant Paris townhouse where French refinement meets Spanish warmth
Collected, colourful and deeply personal, the Spanish-born designer’s Directoire-style residence had such good bones it only needed a few smart and delightful touches to come alive
Travel
12 under-the-radar Italian towns you need to visit
Whether you’re planning a quick mini break or your very own Grand Tour, these are the destinations to know if you want to escape the crowds this summer
Decoration
The enduring influence of Islamic art on British interiors
As the iconic Arab Hall at Leighton House Museum in London continues enthral, we explore how Islamic art has shaped British decoration through pattern, textiles, forms and materials that feel remarkably timeless
Houses
A medieval farmhouse in Wales gently renovated by artist Tom Harford Thompson and his wife as a creative retreat
A patchwork of Welsh architectural history – the oldest section is anchored by ancient stone walls – this Carmarthenshire property had recently repaired roofs, but everything inside needed attention
Decoration
We’ve enjoyed the quiet look, but what comes next?
The quiet look taught us restraint. Now, the most compelling interiors are asking for something more – soul, serendipity and the confidence to let a home tell its own story
Decoration
A step-by-step guide to designing a bedroom
From the first floor plan to the final soft layers, House and Garden Top 101 designer Brandon Schubert walks you through everything you need to know to get a bedroom right – and why it deserves more thought than most people give it
Decoration
Why every room needs a well-composed corner
The edges of a room are often overlooked, but give them the care and attention they deserve, and the whole space might just be transformed
Shopping
How to choose the right paint colour for a north-facing sitting room
Cool light, tricky undertones and the ever-present risk of a space that just feels cold – north-facing sitting rooms demand more from a paint colour than almost anywhere else in the house. These are the shades the experts reach for.
Decoration
Is your kitchen in need of a refresh? Let our archive show you how
From a Provençal counter stacked with Pernod pitchers to a Hampshire farmhouse that resisted every modern improvement, we look back at seven inspirational kitchens from the pages of House & Garden
Decoration
How to (and how not to) decorate a north-facing room
North-facing rooms don't need to be cold: take this indispensable advice from the experts to ensure your space is as warm and cosy as any other room in the house
Decoration
Does your sitting room need a refresh? Let these examples from our archive inspire you
From a Provençal barn painted in cadmium yellow to a pared-back Chelsea flat, we look back at seven sitting rooms from the House & Garden history books that are just as appealing today