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Jack Lemmon, who starred in over 60 films, including Some Like It Hot, used the house as a relaxing retreat and a place to host friends. Located on the eastern section of Malibu’s star-studded Broad Beach, this contemporary, coastal home has been in the Lemmon family for decades and holds a special place in their hearts. See: World’s best homes – tour the globe’s most beautiful houses See: Living room ideas – clever ways to decorate living spaces Jack’s daughter, Courtney Lemmon, remembers the home fondly, saying that ’the house was designed and re-built with my father’s painstaking attention to every detail, in the late 80s....

The 17-room property, built during Long Island’s Golden Age, was home to the Rockefeller heiress and her husband, George O’Neill. Abby was the eldest grandchild of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller and John D. Rockefeller Jr, the business magnate who is thought to be the wealthiest American of all time. See: World’s best homes – tour the globe’s most beautiful houses The estate belonged to the heiress for almost 70 years, after the O’Neill family purchased the home in 1950....

Nestled in the esteemed neighborhood between the Santa Monica Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, the home mirrors a pristine East Coast estate design, despite its West Coastal setting. See: World’s best homes – explore the most spectacular houses across the globe The property was home to American media executive Chris Albrecht who is best known as the former CEO and President of Starz and HBO television networks. Chris also co-founded Comic Relief around 25 years ago, which has since raised over $50 million for the homeless....

The answer is found in Claridge’s duvet tucking technique – a method that is a staple at the London landmark. This tip may help you sleep better – and it’s approved by experts beyond the hotel’s glossy black door. Here’s what you need to know – for a Claridge’s-style sleep every night. Claridge’s duvet tucking technique Claridge’s duvet tucking technique ‘Keeping cool is conducive to sleep,’ says Anne Barnes, the Deputy Director of Housekeeping at Claridge’s (opens in new tab)....

Often, handcrafted furniture can be an investment, so when considering the interior design of a space, it’s worth thinking about the purpose of each item to ensure they fit within budget. You may wish to splash-out on a statement piece to admire from afar, yet equally, might decide to splurge on an everyday item that’s used by all the family – such as the wooden chair, for example. With so many charming designs on offer, we wanted to focus on this humble seat....

However, choosing white paint for a kitchen in a traditional-look home is not as simple as just picking a tin called ‘white’ – there are thousands of variations of everyone’s go-to shade. To help you find the right white for yours, we asked the experts about how to choose the perfect shade. If you’re looking for more inspiration, check out our traditional white kitchen ideas gallery. 1. Take your cue from your home’s period 1....

The location and plot offered everything they had hoped for. There was potential for the two cottages to be linked as one home, plus the creation of a self-contained ground-floor guest suite, home office and children’s den. See how the transformation took shape by taking the tour, below, via video tour or by scrolling down. For more of the world’s best homes, go to our dedicated page. Working as architects, interior designers and landscape gardeners, the couple considered every inch of space over the whole property, planning the reconfiguration of rooms, the lifting of ceilings, practical storage requirements and bespoke design features before any work commenced....