Lampshades, in different textures, colors, shapes, and sizes, have a way of adding a stylish feel to different parts of the home. But with time and use, lampshades can gather dust, dirt, and maybe ...

With Diwali around the corner, you are probably looking for fresh ideas to decorate your space, and old textiles offer a ...

Researchers in Singapore and at CalTech have developed a 3D printed fabric with an interesting property: it is generally flexible but can stiffen on demand. You can see a video about the new fabric, ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Fanny Shorter grew up in a house festooned in frothy florals by the likes of Laura Ashley and Sanderson. “We ...