Hear About Plum’s Test Stories

Hear all about Plum Guide’s test stories, with insights into what our home critics value most to what they like least. We reveal what takes place throughout the rigorous Plum test, why one home was awarded, why another one failed and plenty more.

A Royal Affair, Plum Guide home in Copenhagen

Meet the home critics

Design Manifesto: Part 4, Case Studies

Here we use live examples of homes that have and haven't won the Plum Award as case studies to explain the Plum Test.

Plum Guide home 'The Voyager', Palm Springs

The science behind the perfect stay

Critics' Corner: In Search of the Perfect Palm Springs Pool

Home critic Ben is on the hunt for the home with the very best pool in Palm Springs.

Parisian Elegance, Plum Guide home in London

The science behind the perfect stay

Notes from a Home Critic: The Secret Tells of a Great Host

Home Critic Charlotte spills the secrets on how to spot a great host: from what to look for in the kitchen cupboards to the quality of the welcome pack.

The science behind the perfect stay

Notes From a Home Critic: Why Homes Fail the Plum Test

Here our London home critic delves into why exactly a home fails the Plum Test, from inconsistent design to a lack of that 'wow' factor.

Meet the home critics

Ideas for Home Libraries: Homes in Our Good Books

Wondering what to do with your stacks (and stacks) of books? Take a look at our top ideas for home libraries, inspired by a curated collection of Plum Guide homes, of course.