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How can you be sure that the power of Emerald Green will prevail? While this tone has already influenced interior design trends over recent months, Etsy reveals that its appeal shows no sign of slowing down. ‘Symbolizing harmony and growth, along with royalty and refinement, emerald green is the perfect color to remind us to find balance this year,’ explains Etsy’s Trend Expert, Dayna Isom Johnson. With this in mind, the site recently observed a surge in searches for emerald green items (up 64%) whilst searches for emerald green decor also rose by up 60%....

The Harry Potter actor has designed the next best thing – a Target play store – filled with toy merchandise that she can ‘pretend’ to purchase in her home. Appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Rupert shared that Wednesday’s love for the chain began when they lived in Philadelphia – and it is among several things that the two-year-old grew to enjoy. But who can blame her? Some Target deals (opens in new tab) are hard not to love....

In either case, it will help your scheme reach a whole new level – and it’s a technique the world’s leading interior designers employ to fabulous effect. Playing with proportions also has the power to make a large room feel cozy and intimate, but upscaling can also make a small room feel a whole lot larger and more impactful than it really is, and of course a super-sized feature is instantly attention-grabbing....

So, if the interview has left you itching to update your garden or patio, we’ve tracked down some lookalike pieces with which to recreate the look. See: Courtyard garden ideas – 10 tips to transform a small or awkwardly shaped outdoor space Head of interior design at My Bespoke Room (opens in new tab), Lucy Henderson commented that the boundary between indoors and outdoors was blurred through clever styling. The idyllic backdrop to the interview ‘really demonstrates how a patio or decked area can be a true extension of your home,’ she observes....

See: Floral trends – chic new ways to bring the outside into your home With such a star-studded clientele, Simon was first on our list to call to discover which flowers are currently popular amongst A-listers. But if you want to bring this star-approved bloom into your homes, you’re going to have to be quick. What flower is the most popular amongst celebrities right now? ‘At the moment, peonies are very popular....

The entrance to the grand Pharisee House is impressive, with electric wrought-iron gates opening into a long estate drive passing well-tended lawns to a substantial courtyard boasting a spectacular water fountain turning circle. See our news section for more expert interiors tips, product launches, and luxury travel and property updates The vast home offers over 8000sqft of space, with seven bedrooms and six bathrooms. The decor is a mix of traditional and contemporary, with the classic-style reception hall featuring a sweeping oak staircase, with matching panelling and ceiling timbers....

See: Small garden ideas – maximize a compact gardening space Amanda Brame, responsible for Horticulture at Petersham Nurseries (opens in new tab), has put together some hand tips and tricks for curating your own home herb garden, below. Starting a herb garden at home Try these tricks, shortcuts and expert tips to start a herb garden. 1. Invest in pre-potted, living herbs April is the best time of year to create the perfect herb garden, whether you want to use ready-grown plants, or start completely from scratch and sow a few seeds, now’s the perfect time to get going....

And while the pandemic has seen strong growth to housing markets across the country, the areas that are expected to lead demand for home buying in 2021 are not the traditional big coastal area draws. Real estate experts at Zillow (opens in new tab) asked a panel of real estate experts and economists to identify the areas expected to experience the biggest growth in both demand and home values, and they came to a unanimous conclusion: Austin, Phoenix, and Nashville would lead the Sun Belt Surge, while the more familiar real estate heavyweights such as L....

See: Interior design tips – decorating secrets for the world’s top experts Co-founder of VSP Interiors (opens in new tab) and curator of some of the most elegant projects on both sides of the Atlantic, Henriette is well-known for her passion for creating luxurious and colorful interiors, which are often crowned with her secret design weapon: mirrors. Here, Henriette tells us the best – and worst – places to hang mirrors, and expands on designing with mirrors, including how to create a majestic mirror paneled wall....

A slew of stylish new hotspots are opening their doors for 2021, invigorating the market and adding an extra frisson of excitement for your next getaway. Whether it’s a back-to-nature escape to Montage Healdsburg, a beautiful vineyard estate with a modern aesthetic in Sonoma, a stop-off at the Kelly Wearstler-designed Downtown LA Proper, or a trip to its cool little sister, The Hotel June, we’ve got covetable modern Cali hotels covered....

However, tiles are a must and if you’re in search of something that combines heritage charm with a modern edge, then National Trust’s new tile collection (opens in new tab) might just have the perfect pick. The National Trust is one of the gems of the UK, preserving centuries of heritage in the houses it lovingly tends as well as bringing delight to thousands with its rolling landscapes, forests and coastlines also in its care....

Classed as one of the world’s best homes, the actress’ property – which you can take a video tour of below – was formally owned by iconic director Cecil B DeMille, and is a trove of admirable assets, including a tea house and views of The Griffith Observatory. Choosing a ‘favorite thing’ from such a home may sound like a tall order, but in an interview with British Vogue (opens in new tab), Angelina revealed that her favorite thing is, in fact, incredibly simple....

In fact, the Barbie penthouse is on sale for $9,999,888 and is the last word in glamor, boasting sumptuous finishes and statement art. The home has picked up its moniker as it was once owned by Barbara ‘Barbie’ Segal, the inspiration for the original Barbie doll, whose parents were Ruth and Elliot Handler, founders of Mattel Toys. Interior designer Nicole Sassaman purchased the home from Barbie back in 2012. The home is located on the top floor of a full-service I....

Published by Engel & Völkers, the list includes popular powder spots in Europe, as well as ski regions in the USA and Canada. See our news section for more expert interiors tips, product launches, and luxury travel and property updates Every year, these regions attract skiers and winter sports enthusiasts from all over the world, including many famous names. The data used in the ranking is based on the top prices per square metre for freehold apartments in those ski regions worldwide where Engel & Völkers is represented....

Garden designer Alison Green bought the Grade II listed 17th century farmhouse in 1999 for ‘its classic architecture typical of the period’s style’. ‘The land and buildings were once part of the Royal Theobalds Estate,’ explains Alison, ‘and were part of a former working stud farm. Latterly developers had laid the almost two-acre plot to rough lawn, for ease of maintenance.’ Here Alison explains her extraordinary garden ideas and how this is the garden design of her dreams....

‘It is the most beautiful setting and a wonderful project to have designed,’ says Seattle-based interior designer Kylee Shintaffer. For Kylee, a rising star in interior design on the West Coast of America, creating a client home starts with getting to know the family’s rhythm then overlaying cues from the location and prevailing architecture to build an authentic space. ‘Home should be a true reflection of the owners,’ says Kylee....

Even if you’re an expert at growing tomatoes, chances are you’ll have encountered this devastating disease at some point. Tomato blight – or Phytophthora infestans – otherwise known as late blight, is among the worst problems affecting tomatoes. It is the same fungus that can turn potatoes to mush and similarly affects tomatoes, which are cousins of the tubers. One moment your plants can be looking lush and healthy, the sweet smell of the ripening fruits filling the air – but then within only a few days the plants can be ravaged by blight which can sweep through them like wildfire....

Topiary is the art of clipping plants into ornamental shapes and patterns. Your imagination is the only limit to what can be created as part of your garden ideas. The result can be flamboyant, with fanciful creatures, or more simple geometric shapes. You can add touches of whimsy and humor or sculptural definition to the garden. It is particularly suitable for a formal garden design. Trimming plants into fantastic shapes dates back to the decadent days of ancient Rome....

The late socialite, who passed away in July this year, ensured her townhouse mirrored her opulent style – with pink marble, fringed furnishings, and an abundance of leopard print as standard. Today, the home still showcases these distinct design decisions, which sit in tribute to the woman who owned the home since 1992. Located in the prestigious Lenox Hill neighborhood in the Upper East Side, the property, with its limestone facade, passes as one of the world’s best homes – before you even reach the main living spaces....

The latest pattern that has been weaving its way onto homewares is the trellis motif (sometimes referred to as treillage or lattice), a design that’s inspired by country gardens – usually a wooden support displaying climbing foliage. So, whilst avoiding the clichés on how to describe this trend, we can confirm it’s a look that is growing on us. Trellis certainly isn’t making its design debut within the interior design world....