The balustrade that we have used as a model for this new wainscoting is located in the centre of St Peter's Basilica in Rome, directly in front of Bernini's ciborium. It surrounds the staircase to the Vatican Necropolis, where St Peter's tomb is located. In terms of height, shape and proportions, we have stuck exactly to the original. We can also recreate the colours of the different...

Goethe's home in Weimar is a successful blend of classicist bourgeoisie and simple farmhouse.

The Balzer bakery was located here 130 years ago. All the walls are covered with fresh summer flower tiles and beautifully profiled wooden mouldings and the buns must have smelled twice as good! Today they're serving burgers and the setting, well, looks a bit scruffy. I hope that the next tenant knows what to do with this treasure. The combination of panelling and tiles is often...