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Luckily, the testing geniuses here at Homes & Gardens got up close and personal with some of the most popular Nutribullet models on the market. Thanks to first-hand experience, we’re best placed to tell you exactly what Nutribullet products can do. I’ve brought together insights from across our testing team – including from Head of Reviews, Millie Fender – to find out whether Nutribullet is up to everything you can throw at them, and if they deserve their place in our rankings of the best blenders....

But one common question we often ask when deciding on the best room color ideas is; what colors make you angry? According to color psychologists, the one color that could make you angry is ‘red’. If you’ve felt angry, frustrated, and overly stimulated while just sitting in a red-painted room, you are certainly not alone. Red room ideas can be too intense for some people. This assertive and aggressive color often reminds us of danger, which is why it is often used in warning signs and traffic signals....

There are many different ways to living room Feng Shui and it could prove to be a useful tool in finding the best place for your sofa, especially if you are looking to improve the energy in your home at the same time. Although you should never put your sofa in front of a window in Feng Shui, there are a few ways to position your sofa for a room that both looks beautiful and flows well....

While home cooking can make a home smell incredible, some foods (like fish) are simply unpleasant to have to linger for days on end. In a quest to make a home smell nice, vinegar can be used to neutralize even the toughest of bad odors and make way for fresher home fragrances – and you don’t even have to clean your kitchen with it for it to work. We break down why a bowl of vinegar next to your stove makes such a difference to cooking odors Why you should keep a bowl of vinegar next to your stove Keeping a bowl of vinegar next to your stove is not to do with being able to make salad dressing in under two minutes, but rather to help neutralize bad cooking odors as they arise – and before they have the chance to hang around....

Here designers including Shea McGee and florist Philippa Craddock share the interior design trends that will enrich your home with Halloween spirit without interrupting your scheme. Yes, it is possible. 5 Halloween trends – for a sophisticated celebration If you’re looking for Halloween ideas with a design-led, these latest Halloween trends are ones you won’t want to take down come November 1st – think of them as fall decor ideas with a spooky edge....

‘The client wanted to modernize the space that they had, retaining the original features, while making it more functional for their three young children,’ said Yellow London Co-Founder Liv Wallers. ‘They wanted a classic contemporary feel, making the most of the existing architectural details using color and texture in the furniture, which would work well with the client’s art,’ added fellow Co-Founder Cath Beckett. Across its five floors, the team created a family home that blends cool neutrals with pops of color aplenty....

To do so, the owners entrusted Becca Casey of Becca Interiors to complete the redesign. After developing an ability to blend the reclaimed with refined and the ordinary with ornamental, Becca has developed a unique design ethos. With that, her approachable designs and refreshing honesty has captured an array of clientele. We speak to Becca Casey about the design project. See some of the world’s best homes – beautiful properties from around the globe...

‘We were living nearby and often drove past, but it was difficult to get more than a glimpse of the actual property,’ Sarah says. When they did stop to take a proper peek, they were so taken with the country house they wrote to the owners explaining that should the house ever be sold, they would be interested. ‘We got a letter back from a lady who explained her mother lived there, but if things changed, she would get in touch....

Drawing on his wealth of experience and knowledge along with a scrapbook of ideas collected over the years, Drew has designed a collection of sofas, armchairs, buttoned ottomans, and stools in collaboration with Barker & Stonehouse, perfect if you are shop for antiques. Drew’s advice on mixing antiques with modern furniture 1. Don’t pay attention to trends Buy the first thing you like – and use that as your theme and motivation....

See: Interior design tips – decorating secrets for the world’s top experts Speaking on the Homes & Gardens podcast, The Well-Crafted Life, Beata Heuman (opens in new tab)speaks of the joy she feels in the carefully crafted yet intimately charismatic home that she shares with her husband and children. The designer offered three key tips for creating a dreamlike haven where reality becomes somewhat surreal and undeniably fantastical, and young and old can exhibit remnants of their past....

Making your own fresh, healthy juices at home not only saves you money compared to store-bought options, but also leaves you in charge of exactly what goes into your juice. You can tailor it to your specific tastes and dietary needs. Unlike masticating and slow press juicers, centrifugal juicers extract juice by spinning fruits and vegetables at hundreds of miles an hour. Because of that, the best centrifugal juicers get the job done faster than anything else on the market, offering speed, efficiency and ease of use, not to mention a lower price point than some other types of juicers....

That said, you never know just how good a product is until you put it through its paces in your own kitchen, which is why I tried the Breville the Custom Loaf Bread Maker in my own home for a number of weeks to see how it could handle white and wholemeal flours, as well as more creative ideas. Custom by name, custom by nature, this machine is one of the best bread makers I have tried....

Why is now a good time to buy? This holiday season, we can expect to see huge discounts on some of the best vacuum cleaners on the market – from Dyson and Shark - there are many deals to be had across cordless vacuums and robot vacuums. Explore our roundup of Cyber Monday vacuum deals below – and rest assured, we will only bring you quality buys, despite their lower prices....

Corine is known for being approachable and creating bespoke designs that reflect her one-of-a-kind clients. Here she talks to us about this space-saving design projects. See ourDesign house: penthouse apartment in New York with views of Central Park, designed by Mutuus Studio THE PROPERTY ‘This is a rental apartment for a young couple in Brooklyn, New York,’ says Corine ‘They wanted the space to be personalised and functional despite the fact that it’s a rental and no construction could be done....

From her studio in London, Susie and her team of 10 offer a full interior design service from concept to completion for both contemporary and traditional settings. Residential projects have spanned the Caribbean, Majorca, Greece, Scotland and Germany in addition to those in the UK. In 2020 the studio also completed a 1930s motorboat. From the cossetting glamor of Beaverbook Hotel (opens in new tab) (below) to the timeless sophistication of Dean Street Townhouse (opens in new tab)and Limewood Hotel, (opens in new tab) the relaxed classicism of Babington House (opens in new tab)and the soft modernity of Soho House Berlin, (opens in new tab) she has had a remarkable influence upon hotel design alongside her work with discerning private clients around the world....

Malta’s Balluta Buildings are an Art Nouveau gem. Built in 1928, they were the largest and most luxurious apartments in Europe at that time. See: Bathroom ideas – 30 stylish decor ideas for washrooms, ensuites and more This apartment is one of the first to undergo major renovation and the client’s brief to local architectural practice Rebirth at Cuschieri Architects was to restore the space to its former Art Nouveau glory, with the addition of modern comforts....

So, whether you’re looking for living room rug ideas or for inspiration for other rooms in your home – be inspired by expert advice by Emma Sims-Hilditch of interior design agency Sims Hilditch (opens in new tab). ‘While furniture is often front of mind while planning an interior, the importance of rugs mustn’t be overlooked,’ says Emma. ‘The right rug can bring an interior together, creating a perfectly finished space which flows....

See our news section for more expert interiors tips, product launches, and luxury travel and property updates The house was built circa 2001 and is inspired by the Arts-and–Crafts architecture of Edwin Lutyens and gardens of Gertrude Jekyll. The location of Chalk Dell House on the edge of Winchester adjacent to open countryside and bounded by a stream at the bottom of the garden, provides a setting that is convenient yet secure and private....

Christmas is the most sociable time on the calendar, but how can you ensure your entryway will leave an impact on all who visit? By learning from the best. Enter Shea McGee, the Dream Home Makeover star who shared the key to a festive entryway is as simple as a candle. Sharing her interior design tips exclusively with Homes & Gardens, Shea reveals how to use a candle to create the first impression your home deserves....

The candles are the first foray into homewares by Notting Hill’s high-end plant-based restaurant, Farmacy. See our news section for more exciting product launches and interiors events information Founded by Camilla Fayed in 2016, Farmacy is renowned for its delicious globally-inspired vegan and vegetarian dishes. Passionate about taste, provenance and ’living food’ recipes that are good for human health and sustainability, it’s all about healing and reconnecting with nature. The same philosophy has been applied to the first homeware collection from the brand, with a commitment to developing products that are good for the body and the earth....