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If you’re looking for some bathroom ideas that are both cozy and rustic-inspired, these brilliant farmhouse bathrooms are sure to help you create a sumptuous design that is both liveable and aesthetically pleasing. Farmhouse bathroom ideas: rustic bathing style Farmhouse bathrooms have a warmth that some bathing sanctuaries don’t share. Typically, they will feature wood across floors, walls or ceiling, as well as cabinetry. Farmhouse decor ideas will incorporate other natural materials, too, such as stone, slate and marble....

Neutrals predominate in farmhouse bedrooms and for their bedding, but the look is far from flat with layers of color drawn from a sophisticated palette as well as different textures creating interest and contrast. And if you like a pop of color or a hit of pattern on the bed, this can also work beautifully. Farmhouse bedding ideas – inspiration for primary bedrooms, kids’ rooms and guest spaces The delight of modern farmhouse ideas is that they combine the warmth of rustic style with sleeker touches and modern liveability and the bedding ideas we’ve selected will deliver just that....

Screening can also make different areas of the yard distinct when backyard landscaping ideas include creating different zones, leading to a richer design that slowly unfolds rather than becoming apparent in a single glance. They offer design opportunity in themselves, too, using interesting materials, plants including climbers, trees and shrubs, and even garden buildings and, here, we’ve collected ideas to inspire. Garden screening ideas In an ideal world we wouldn’t need garden screening ideas – our yards would be private sanctuaries where we can spend time gardening, entertaining and relaxing away from prying eyes....

As the popular saying goes, there’s ‘a place for everything and everything in its place,‘ and it’s certainly true that most of us feel better when we are organized. ‘It helps us think clearly,’ says Mark Adam, MD of Vitsœ. And when it comes to the hallway, proper storage is your finest weapon in the battle to control clutter. Hallway storage ideas It’s easy to overlook an entrance hall, but a space like this provides more than just a transition to larger living areas....

Bathroom ideas are usually blank canvases for decorating, meaning that simple swaps and additions can easily transform the space into a seasonal oasis without making any big or permanent changes. What’s more, seasonal decorating does not discriminate, meaning that fall decor ideas can find a home in small bathrooms and tiny bathrooms just as well as in larger family bathrooms and ensuites. We have spoken to experts to hear their tips for decorating a bathroom for fall so even the smallest of spaces can embrace the changing seasons...

Bedroom transformations don’t always have to be grand or expensive affairs. Instead, they can be slowly curated through minimal updates that don’t break the bank but leave your space feeling luxurious. All your bedroom needs are a few thoughtful details to give it that five-star status that you have always desired. Here, some of our favorite interior designers offer their bedroom ideas on a budget, advice and expertise on making a bedroom look expensive....

For many of us, one of the best things to do in the colder months is to enjoy hearty home-cooked meals with friends and family, so, as winter approaches, now’s the time to start making preparations so that your dining room is as cozy and inviting as it can be. To help you create the ultimate cozy entertaining space perfect for winter gatherings, we asked interior designers how they tune their dining room ideas for coziness....

While it can be easy to make a small living room look bigger visually, it can be a challenge to find the best layout and storage solutions for a small living room so that it functions well and meets all of your family’s needs. What’s more, when it comes to small living room ideas, it is equally as important to make a small living room look nice too, adding an extra challenge....

From kitchens for entertaining to cozy media rooms, there are lots of options to explore that best suit you and your home when creating the perfect entertaining space. There are, of course, many interpretations of what defines an entertaining space, as we all host and use our homes in different ways, however, we have curated a list of what we think are the five fundamentals to include in your home to create the best environment for entertaining....

There are more important Jewish holidays than Hanukkah, of course, and displays of the same scale as those for Christmas may not feel right – although that’s not to say you can’t find Hanukkah LED exterior lights and inflatables for the yard if that’s your preference. And for inside your home, there are great decorative options, similar to Thanksgiving decor ideas, that will allow you to dress up the house for the eight nights in a way and to a level that feels appropriate to you for the holiday....

Living in a small urban apartment means my laundry room ideas are compact. So compact, in fact, that city living has denied me a dryer. Therefore, when it comes to drying my laundry, the task falls to a drying rack. My drying rack does get the job done eventually, but it was by no means a quick way of getting clothes dry quickly (an all-too-familiar struggle for someone like me who forgets to wash my outfit until a few hours before I need to leave the house)....

The breakdown of how much it costs to fence a backyard will depend on a number of factors. This includes the size of the fence required, the materials and whether you need to buy any tools for the job. All of which are for those taking the project of building a backyard fence themselves. If you prefer to call in a contractor then you need to add on labor costs as well....

However, get the deck built and you can enjoy a whole new space outdoors. Deck ideas can elevate an otherwise underwhelming outdoor area into something rather special, providing an extra entertaining space or a sunny spot to relax in. The most popular deck structures normally comprise of a raised wooden platform with steps to the garden or a simple decked area that sits at ground level. From the size of the seating area to the style of the wood, you will need to consider all the options as you plan your garden deck....

Once you know how to grow zinnias, saving the seed is the next natural step, and is a fantastic way to experiment with different varieties. ‘Zinnias come in a huge range of colors, shapes, and sizes. They’re commonly grown as summer annuals to bring lots of color to garden beds,’ says Lindsay Pangborn, gardening expert for Bloomscape (opens in new tab). ‘They grow fast and flower all season, making them the perfect candidate for collecting seeds....

‘When designing an interior incorporating coastal decor ideas, subtlety is the golden rule,’ suggests interior designer Emma Sims Hilditch. ‘There are plenty of clever ways to hint at a home’s seaside location, without being swept away by nautical trends and an excess of blue white and red.’ Emma owns a home in Cornwall and has decorated many a seaside pad via her design agency Sims Hilditch (opens in new tab)....

But when you get a call or text from friends saying they’d love to pop by any minute, how do you fake a clean house? My mom isn’t a neat freak by any means, but when this happens to her, she always does five specific things. And, of course, when I lived at home, I was expected to pitch in. So now I use these last-minute tidying and decluttering tips to help fake a ‘clean’ home of my own....

Firstly, a good lawn should be at the heart of your backyard, so start by choosing the best fast-growing grass seed to give it a strong start. Timing is also essential, so find out when to plant grass seed to ensure your lawn has the best chance of year-round success. However, with the right garden ideas, knowing how to grow grass in hot, dry weather doesn’t need to be complicated....

Hailing from the warm, humid climes of south-east Asia, these distinctive plants with their giant heart-shaped foliage can grow up to 5ft (1.5m) in a season and as much as 18 inches (45cm) a day if conditions are right. These tubers are not frost hardy however so will need lifting when temperatures begin to drop below 70℉ (21℃). Not sure exactly how to go about caring for elephant ears when the weather turns colder?...

With a few top tips, you can give your radiators a makeover and, in doing so, make the whole room feel fresher. Along with learning how to paint a room and how to paint a wall, it’s a DIY skill that will come in handy time and again. Below, we take you through the process, step-by-step. How to paint a radiator for a super-sleek finish We’ve rounded up some top expert tips below to make painting a radiator easy....

High in calcium, vitamin C and magnesium, plums are a deliciously sweet fruit that contain more antioxidant than blueberries, making them a super food. Plum trees are a wonderful addition to any kitchen garden, so it’s worth doing your research to find out how to plant plum trees and when to plant plum trees to get off to a good start. Once the trees are established, the next step is knowing how to prune plum trees....