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Speaking to H&G in our podcast, The Well-Crafted Life, Joa shared her interior design tips, including the refreshingly simple paint trick that she uses to enhance the size of her living room in her home – a nineteenth-century Schoolhouse in Somerset. Joa Studholme’s size-enhancing paint technique In a home enveloped in verdant fields and rolling hills, Joa explains that Farrow & Ball’s Bancha (opens in new tab) green (above) was a fitting choice for a wall by the front door....

In most varieties the flowers are carried on one side of the stem often creating a graceful arching look and the flowers may be large and prettily spotted in the throat or small, neat and tubular. Most foxgloves flower in spring and early summer, a few in summer or fall, and the flowers are usually purplish or pinkish in color, sometimes white, sometimes yellow plus a few in intriguing rusty shades....

Many of the ideas featured in our gifts for bakers guide have been tried hands-on by the Homes & Gardens team, and if you’ve read our reviews of stand mixers or blenders, you’ll know that we take baking very seriously. Not only do these gifts for bakers serve a practical purpose, but they also look the part in any kitchen. Although they can be on the upper end of what you’re willing to spend when holiday shopping, we’re expecting some excellent Black Friday appliance deals to arrive very shortly, meaning you can pick up these gifts for bakers at a discounted price if you know where to look....

As well as causing a nuisance and munching on your supplies, they can spread diseases. Here’s how to get rid of mice – don’t expect these methods to get rid of rats, you will need different methods for that. How to get rid of mice Like many garden pests, mice are attracted by sources of food and shelter – deprive them of these and you will get rid of them....

Have confidence in knowing you’re not only having fun celebrating Bonfire Night, but you’re making sure animals and humans are kept safe and sound. One of the biggest wildlife issues with bonfires in the UK is the issue of hedgehogs hiding in the wood. This lovely mammal see the log piles as the perfect place to shelter in our gardens and then gets caught in the fire once it’s lit....

This quintessential and nostalgic English garden style that we associate with pretty thatched cottages can, in fact, suit any type of property. Romantic, pretty and effervescent, cottage garden design is adaptable for the country, town or city garden. This traditional style has remained popular and has become a mix of modern plants and old-fashioned favorites. See: Cottage garden ideas - inspiration for plants, layouts and more What is a cottage style garden?...

Today, she is growing her fabric collection and among the best-selling items are the ikat lampshades. Susan describes herself as being a ‘purist for things being hand-crafted and hand-printed.’ And we couldn’t agree more. 1. CLASH PATTERN It’s easy to play it safe when it comes to creating an interiors scheme, but bold choices can really pay off. Susan Deliss has effectively layered pattern in this home, using vibrant colours and a daring choice of contrasting pattern....

Knowing how to clean an air conditioner may sound like a tedious task, but with the best vacuum cleaner, the process is easy. So, you can enjoy the benefits of an efficient system quickly. Here’s how to vacuum an AC system the expert way. How to vacuum an AC system ‘If you have an AC system, it’s important to keep it clean. A dirty AC system can lead to a number of problems, including decreased efficiency, increased energy costs, and potentially even health problems,’ warns Ryan Collier, an air conditioning expert from Heat Pump Source (opens in new tab)....

This is something that can be achieved with clever interior design. ‘Winter is the season for settling down by the fire with a good book, sipping hot chocolate under blankets and gathering around to watch Sunday afternoon movies. It’s also a season when we most want cozy living room ideas – we want our homes to feel cozy and warm, to become restorative retreats for hunkering down,’ says Miami- and London-based architect and interior designer Natalia Miyar (opens in new tab), who is known for creating richly layered, tactile and inviting spaces....

Kit is celebrated for her rainbow-infused spaces, which she curates through kaleidoscopic wallpapers, bold textiles, and vibrant artworks. Despite her fearless schemes, there is one color that Kit urges you to use with caution: turquoise. Kit usually avoids this daring color; however, rules are made to be broken, and even she has succumbed to this vivid tone under specific circumstances. Here, Kit shares her interior design tips – and when to indulge in this aquatic hue – in a recent post (opens in new tab)....

With cool new kitchen brands popping up and lots of innovative design ideas and clever twists on old appliance designs on display in kitchen showrooms across the country, there are plenty of on-trend looks and state-of-the-art appliances to pick from. Kitchen trends 2023 – the best designs of the future Below, we look at the biggest trends and new kitchen ideas and pictures of kitchens to inspire your next kitchen remodel....

Case in point: my Le Creuset square skillet griddle is always within an arms reach for grilling up quick filets of grilled chicken, elevating a sandwich into a panini, roasting some veggies, and of course, a one-pan cure-all for whipping up a nice, traditional breakfast. So, why am I sharing my affinity for this multi-purpose pan with you now? Because it’s nearly half off (opens in new tab)right now, making it an excellent gift for yourself or the cooking enthusiast in your life, and I simply had to share among all of the great Le Creuset Cyber Week sales the Homes & Gardens team have come across....

Marie Kondo has gained global admiration for her regimented approach to organization. With two Netflix series and a collection of books to her name, she revolutionizes storage ideas across the calendar. But what does this mean when it comes to Christmas? Sharing her Christmas decor ideas exclusively with H&G, Marie Kondo explained how you can stay organized over the holidays – and what to do when the festivities conclude. Marie Kondo’s top 3 Christmas decoration tips 1....

Therefore, as we look to indulge in a summer of maximalism – in all its overflowing glory – we should look no further than tips from Matthew himself. See: Interior design tips – decorating secrets for the world’s top experts ‘I’ve always been a maximalist, a lover of ornamentation. I want to create things that make others feel happy,’ he shares – while feeling assured that his daring creations make us feel very happy indeed....

In the compilation video (below) posted to his Instagram account, he shares that, above all things, he encourages people to be true to themselves when decorating a space. He urges his clients, fans, and social media followers alike to think less about trendy impersonal items and think more about pieces that mean something special and specific to them. See: Interior design tips – decorating secrets for the world’s top experts ‘My philosophy has always been, our homes should tell our stories,’ the Nate & Jeremiah By Design star says in the clip....

Well, the Nespresso Vertuo Next ticks all the boxes. It makes smooth coffee, with plenty of compatible pods to choose from in different tastes and blends. Whether you’re wanting an espresso in the morning, a mug in the middle of the day, or a carafe for you and your guests, it’s the only Nespresso machine that makes 5-cup sizes. How? It uses automatic blend recognition to adjust the brewing settings according to each capsule....

The Ninja Professional Plus Kitchen System with Auto-IQ is a bulky choice though, so unless you are looking for the best food processor and best blender in one machine, it will prove a lot to store. Ninja Professional Plus Kitchen System: Specifications Colors: steelType: multi-serve blender, personal blender, food processorWeight: 8.8 poundsPrograms: smoothie, ice crush, extract, chop, doughSpeed settings: low, medium, high, pulseMaterial: plastic pitcher, stainless steel bladesDimensions: 7.38 x 9....

A timeless and enduring blue hue, Pantone Classic Blue is elegant in its simplicity. Suggestive of the sky at dusk, the reassuring qualities of the thought-provoking color highlight our desire for a dependable and stable foundation on which to build as we cross the threshold into a new era. The color is reflective of the nostalgia trend that’s sweeping through interiors, offering comfort, calm and a connection to nature as well as being a beautiful hue to look at....

Companion planting is an age-old method for getting the most out of your vegetable plot. Although the science doesn’t always agree, many gardeners swear by it to deter pests and get the best harvest possible from their plants as part of their vegetable garden ideas. Pepper companion planting is a useful method when learning how to grow bell peppers, as well as jalapeño peppers, whether you live in a hardiness zone where they can be grown outdoors, or are growing them under cover as part of your food to grow in a greenhouse....

The anticipated memoir, Spare, is due for official release tomorrow, January 10th, but it has already made headlines in recent days. Early copies – accidentally sold in Spain last week before they were pulled from the shelves – shared a preview of the life of the couple, who resigned as working royals to raise their family in Montecito, California. A section explores the differences in royal residences – most specifically between Apartment 1A in Kensington Palace (where his brother and Catherine, now the Prince and Princess of Wales, lived) and Nottingham Cottage, where Harry and Meghan moved after their marriage in May 2018....