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Home accessories, such as cushions, books, and candles, say a lot about a person – and Catherine’s choice of candles is no exception. It is perhaps unsurprising that the future queen consort has one of the best candles on the market – but this candle is likely to hold a special meaning to the Princess – beyond her home’s four walls. Catherine’s signature scent is Jo Malone’s Orange Blossom (opens in new tab) – a scented candle that, Vogue reports, was burned in Westminster Abbey – underneath the maple trees that were brought in for the occasion....

The new leader of the Conservative Party is the MP for Richmond in the northern English county of North Yorkshire and worked as the Chancellor of the Exchequer from 2020 to 2022. On Monday, October 24th, he was declared as the party’s new leader, and will formally take over as Prime Minister after meeting the King, meaning he will soon reside in one of the world’s best homes (and perhaps the most recognized property in the UK), 10 Downing Street in London....

Adding walking into your daily fitness routine is a huge benefit right now. Not only will it help you physically, but it will also support you mentally. Walking is the perfect way to increase your fitness level, develop a toned, svelte physique, increase power, strength, endurance as well as shed those unwanted pounds. Find out how to reach your fitness goals with the best walking for fitness advice below....

No matter your style or the size of your home, there really are wallpaper ideas for everyone, from traditional florals and trompe l’oeil to contemporary geometric and tropical patterns or animal motifs and architectural designs. Wallpaper can beautifully transform a room with impactful color, dynamic pattern and inviting texture, allowing for you to curate and design a space that truly reflects your personal style. The progress in new wallpaper printing techniques and finishes is constantly pushing boundaries, making wallpaper trends more exciting than ever....

The 0.6-acre, 5-bedroom property is located in the ‘Country Club of the South’ – a gated community in Georgia. Its enviable postcode and stunning architectural features make the home one of the most interesting listings in the state and one of the world’s best homes. New Jersey native Whitney Houston is one of the bestselling music artists of all time, with sales of over 200 million records globally. Her accolades include 2 Emmy Awards, and 6 Grammy Awards, to name but a few....

A beige color scheme offers infinite possibilities for making spaces airy and relaxing, refined and timeless, or elegantly sophisticated. However, finding accent colors for beige is not always so simple – and it is all too easy to fall into the trap of using the same bland, dull colors that are nothing like the subtle, complex schemes featured here. Getting accent color ideas spot on isn’t always simple. Here, interior design experts tell us their favorite no-fail, classic and brave accent colors for beige, plus color trends and room color ideas for the year ahead....

When using the best air fryers for the first time, I found that it can take some trial and error to find how the machine will work best for me. I certainly made mistakes learning how to use an air fryer and spent almost too long working out precisely what to cook in an air fryer for the best results, so I feel like I now know all about the pros and cons of these ‘miracle’ machines....

The bathroom is also the wettest room in the house, making the choice of materials an issue. Room dividers, well-placed screens and steel-framed glazing will allow you to create a wide range of clever and inspiring ways to make your bathing space more private. Essentially the midway point between open plan and traditional separate rooms, a room divider is the separation of rooms, either partly or temporarily. Think: screens, partitions, and even the intelligent use of window treatments....

When decorating our homes, we tend to focus mainly on color. However, the paint finishes we choose can have just as much of a bearing on the overall look and feel of a room. With its chalky good looks, matte paint exudes character and looks beautiful in both modern and period properties, making it one of the most popular finishes for interior walls. ‘I love a luxurious matte finish, it appears especially rich and sumptuous in darker shades; it affords a real depth of color due to the subtle texture of its chalky surface’, says Ruth Mottershead, creative director at Little Greene....

See: our spaces section for more inspiring featured homes The combination of the location and the quirky architecture was irresistible. I like the feeling of living in an area that is rich with history and we’re just two minutes’ walk from the high street, which is wonderfully vibrant and full of independent shops. See some of the world’s best homes – beautiful properties from around the globe The property It was perfectly liveable, but quite draughty....

The cottage’s historic connections and Grade-II listing would be sufficient in themselves to make this one of the world’s best homes, but add to that its characterful French-style décor, and beautifully curated vintage and antique furnishings and this property really is something special. For the past few years it’s been home to seasoned renovators Christina Dickinson and her husband Nigel. The couple weren’t intending to buy a long-term home when they found the thatched cottage....

Limited or awkward-shaped space can create a challenge when it comes to making the best of any bathroom. However, the items that need storage, like bulky towels and numerous toiletries, can also add to the decorative look of the bathroom, so it’s worth thinking about how you can show them off to their best advantage. Have a good look at your bathroom and see if there are any unused corners or, more likely, wall space that could be incorporated into a storage idea....

It might be surprising, then, to learn that bedding is often an afterthought when it comes to bedroom ideas. Studies have shown that the quality of your bedding can have a direct impact on your sleep quality. According to French Bedroom (opens in new tab)’s sleep survey, for example, 65% of those with cotton blend bedding obtain at least seven hours of sleep per night or more as opposed to those with polyester bedding who get significantly less....

Whether your bedroom ideas are focused on creating a peaceful sanctuary, a modern room, an elegant traditional effect, a cozy retreat, or something else, wallpaper can be a fabulous part of the room design. These wall decor ideas for bedrooms will inspire whether your taste is for the classic or contemporary, your preferred color palette bold or muted, and boldly sized motifs or small scale pattern your desire. Bedroom wallpaper ideas Wallpaper ideas for the bedroom can elevate the space whether used on a single wall or all four....

One of the easiest and most environmentally friendly ways to do this is to grow key snake-repellent plants around your yard and home that they dislike. With a strong sense of smell – or at least their ability to gather molecules which they then run past their Jacobson’s organ – there are many natural scents snakes simply can’t stand. These are our top 10, and you’ll be glad to know that there are many mosquito repellent plants and fly repellent plants amongst them....

A rising trend among bedroom ideas, black in quantities both small and large, including as full-blown wall paint, is sweeping sleep spaces and making a very stylish statement. ‘If you want to introduce drama into your home, then black is the perfect color,’ says Natasha Bradley, color and interiors expert at Lick (opens in new tab). ‘It can be intimidating, but when used intentionally, black can look stunning, it’s very chic and completely timeless....

From energy-saving solar-powered, subtle porch string lights to illuminated woodland animals, these are the best Christmas decor ideas you can decorate with to make your home look festive, and inviting. ‘Whether you choose a fun festive figure or go for more traditional festoons and string lights to brighten up your home, a vibrant outdoor display is sure to light up smiles of passers-by and welcome you home on those brisk winter nights,’ says Amy Mason, Direct of Product at Lights4Fun (opens in new tab)....

Whether you are exploring walk-in closet ideas, dressing room ideas, or simply want to add an inviting and stylish element of texture to your bedroom, closet curtain ideas can work in both classic and contemporary interior designs. A curtain can bring a cozy element of tactile texture and warmth to a room, with bedroom curtain ideas a great way to experiment with beautiful patterns and colors, creating a stylish point of visual interest and a unique design feature in a room....

Traditionally, baseboards, trims, and doorframes have always been painted white, and while this might be more efficient, being cheaper to buy and apply in bulk, experts say it could be making your small living room look even smaller. Rather than highlighting the edges of your room in a big felt-tip pen, designers suggest erasing them. How? By painting them the exact same color as your walls. Baseboard painting hack for small spaces ‘When working with a small space you can reduce the visual breaks by painting the baseboards the same color as the walls,’ comments Diana Almeida co-founder & head designer at AI interior design service CoolAIid (opens in new tab)....

Built by developer King Toronto (opens in new tab), the penthouses in the Canadian city were designed by Danish architect Bjarke Ingels (opens in new tab) and are expected to reach completion in 2023. Juxtaposed against Toronto’s downtown cityscape, John’s most recent addition to his property portfolio incorporates an abundance of greenery at each terrace with its high-rise construction mimicking a mountaintop home amid views of urban sprawl. The price John paid for the penthouse has yet to be disclosed....