There is something unique and extraordinary about the traditional English pub. A good pub should invite you in, make you feel at home, and provide a respite from the world. Somehow, ancient inns add an additional level of comfort, a connection with a simpler past, perhaps. We’ve been thinking about what makes these spaces so special, …

With trends towards home-working and flexible shifts, cafés have steadily taken on a new role as a proxy office. Although some owners had fears of customers lingering for a day over an espresso, many others have embraced the solitary workers and have found their space busier than ever, and also more profitable. Creating the balance …