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Employ the style secrets the professionals swear by, however, and you’ll soon have a home that makes visitors swoon with envy – and a little black book of interior design tips. Katharine Pooley (opens in new tab) is one of the most sought-after interior designers working internationally today. Most recently, she was named ‘British Interior Designer of the Decade’, ‘International Designer of the Year in Asia’ and ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’....

While there’s certainly nothing wrong with this approach, you can upgrade even the most simple of gifts you find online into something super special and bespoke-feeling. By choosing an extra, complementary present to accompany the main event, you’re personalizing your gift for the recipient in a thoughtful way that not only suggests effort but love. Here are five of our favorite last-minute personalized gift ideas – they’ll make someone’s Christmas....

However, while you may not be a stranger to the pillars of the KonMari Method, there remains some less conventional rooms that could benefit from Ms. Kondo’s expertise. Therefore, when H&G caught up with Marie, we were inevitably keen to pick up her lesser-known tidying secrets. This includes her pantry organization ideas that will keep your kitchen running smoothly – without sacrificing style. Marie Kondo’s small pantry tips How can you maximize storage in a minute space, and how will it benefit your wider kitchen?...

‘Flex spaces are one of the latest interior design trends in homebuilding,’ says real estate professional and broker, Theresa Raymond at Smoky Mountain Realty (opens in new tab). ‘The term refers to spaces that can be utilized to fit your lifestyle, a dedicated area meant to serve a certain purpose.’ What is flex space? It can be an area that’s off or part of an entryway or landing, an under-used room upstairs or at the rear of a house, or even built into the floorplan, as new home developers are starting to do....

See: Interior design trends – top looks for the year ahead Plus, the mixed materials kitchen trend can work for every type of person, for every kind of kitchen, as the effect can be as subtle or adventurous as you desire. Why are mixed materials kitchens trending right now? It is certainly no secret that our kitchens have been a lot more than a kitchen over this past year. Between using the space for cooking and eating, it has become a classroom, office, and bar – so why not choose a surface for each of these uses?...

The horticultural expert and BBC Gardener’s World presenter is renowned for his lawn perfecting tips – from his advice for the growing a lawn to the best time to cut grass – and he’s adamant that September is the time to act on lawn repairs. Sharing his garden ideas in his blog (opens in new tab), Monty explains that September is the best time to prepare your lawn for the year ahead – so you may need to act now for a verdant green patch in the future....

Therefore, at this point of the year, it is only natural to start wondering how to grow pumpkins – so you can enjoy this fall favorite straight from your garden. And there is no better person to consult than gardening guru Monty Don whose gardening ideas have fuelled our patches around the year – and, of course – Monty Don’s tips for growing pumpkin are no exception. Here, he reveals what you need to know this October – and how to make the most of the season in space-saving style....

See: Kitchen garden ideas – easy ways to get started TV gardening guru Monty Don to the rescue, as he shares the five key kitchen garden jobs to do this month on his website (opens in new tab). These include things you can do on warm or cold days, wet weather tasks, indoor jobs, and seed sowing, too. These five jobs will help to ensure a tasty and varied harvest from your vegetable plot this year....

Of course, a hall closet could alternatively be the home of the vacuum and cleaning supplies, or a place for linens or other items for which there isn’t space elsewhere. But whatever you keep there, efficient sorting and arranging of the contents is crucial to organizing an entryway. Here’s the best expertise on how to organize a hallway closet to put together with your other hallway ideas for a space that looks elegant and welcoming and helps life at home run more smoothly....

Starting January 28th, a curated selection of the collection will be available to purchase through Keaton Industries’s online showroom at Perigold. Keaton – and Gray – drew inspiration from the two-time Academy Award winner’s life; her infatuation with black and white design, paired with statement-making decor, is visible throughout. “Many of the shapes and patterns in the collection are reminiscent of what is in my home. It’s about repetition and continuity,” says Keaton....

When thinking about the best potato companion plants, it’s important to consider what plants might best benefit your crop. Companion planting has been practised by gardeners for years. The idea is simple: you plant your crop next to different herbs, flowers or vegetables that are known to benefit them as they grow. If you are growing potatoes, get the planting surrounding your potato plants right and you’ll not only improve the soil nutrients, but may even manage to discourage an array of pests from getting the first munch of your crop....

THE BEST PLANT FOR URBAN GARDENS Discover what makes them special, from vivid summer flowers to textural foliage and fabulous autumn colour, plus what makes them great candidates for different urban gardens. 1. CALIFORNIA POPPIES (ESCHCHOLIZA CALIFORNICA) California poppies (Eschscholzia californica) are hardy annuals that bring a vivid splash of colour to summer borders. The Californian poppy prefers light well drained soils, will tolerate maritime conditions, but a sunny site is essential....

Leonard was named ‘Boxer of the Decade’ in the 1980s, and was the first professional boxer to win more than $100 million in purses. He has decided to put his sprawling Italianate estate on the market again, having previously listed it in 2019 at $52 million. See: World’s best homes – tour the globe’s most incredible houses Back in 1993, Leonard purchased just under two acres of land in Pacific Palisades with ocean and canyon views and, in 1997, he and his wife, Bernadette, built their dream home....

The chic new pieces are ideal for a spring interiors refresh, from stylish daybeds and reclining chairs to sleek desks and side tables. With her expertise at designing some of the best-known interiors in the country, including Soho House, as well as many private homes around the world, Susie has developed this collection in response to her difficulty at finding beautifully made, quality furniture pieces that have a timeless aesthetic and will work equally well in traditional or contemporary interiors....

If you’re looking for bathroom ideas that will give you the best return on the resale value of your home, then you’ll definitely want to consult these top tips from realtors and professional house flippers, because the most value-adding elements of bathroom design might not be what you expect. 1. A tiling update Gorgeous, expensive-looking tiles really do it for buyers, who are prepared to pay more for homes with exquisite tiles....

Bathrooms have undergone a design revolution in the last decade. No longer just a space for a quick wash and brush up, the bathroom is now the central focus for relaxation and wellbeing in our homes. Designers and manufacturers have been working hard to bring us new bathroom ideas and products that enhance our enjoyment and experience of water, from drenching showers to cocooning baths that bring spa-like luxury into our homes....

BIGGEST DECORATING MISTAKES Now the housing market has reopened, first-time buyers may be looking to secure their first home and make improvements themselves. In light of this, MyJobQuote (opens in new tab) have provided their best decorating tips and advice on avoiding first-timer pitfalls. Here, 1,757 British homeowners shed light on their biggest first-time decorating mistakes. SeeThe 10 most popular interior design trends for 2020 1. FOREGOING PLANNING PERMISSION In first place, with 84% admitting to it, was carrying out work before planning – a potentially expensive mistake to make....

Shop: The Fisherman embroidery kit, £75 (opens in new tab) Self-confessed interiors obsessive Eppie Thompson first began playing around with a needle and thread while working as an Investment Banker in the City. The meditative process became an essential wellbeing tool, the perfect antidote to the stress of 18-hour days. However, when it came to finding stylish designs to stitch, she struggled; ‘everything was a little bit too twee for my taste and not something I’d want on my wall’, she says....

The Homes & Gardens team prides itself in its ability to identify extraordinary craftsmanship and design, so this Black Friday, when you are looking to add a piece (or two) into said aesthetic, who better to turn to than us: the experts in luxury interiors. This year, we are here to help guide you towards anything from the best Black Friday home deals to Black Friday furniture deals. Whether you are shopping for a loved one and looking for the best holiday gift, are simply hoping to make a stunning statement in your kitchen, bedroom, bathroom (or all of the above), we’ve laid out the groundwork; a blueprint of sorts to help you along the way....

THE MOST POPULAR WALL COLOURS In colour psychology, there are trends that can be attributed to certain colours, and as feature walls are an amplified focal point in a room, our eyes are naturally drawn to them. GREEN Green has a warmth to it, and is ideal for a person who values growth and nature. Freshen up your home this springtime with shades of green to bring the outdoors in. With green available in a whole host of shades, it’s easy to find one to suit your look and give your scheme a seasonal lift, whether it’s a large-scale makeover for the kitchen or simple styling projects for the living room....