As the main entrance and exit to your home, the entryway is a high traffic area, particularly if you have children and pets – it’s where family congregate, bags are unloaded and shoes are taken on and off, so its important to keep the space clear and clutter-free. However, it’s also the room that guests first enter, so while being functional, entryways should also be welcoming, stylish and set the right mood for the rest of your home....
Whether you’re looking to create a brilliant modern farmhouse living room at your cottage in the woods or hoping to channel those rustic elements and make your apartment in the city a little more homely and warm, these smart farmhouse living rooms will mean you set off on the right foot. Farmhouse living room ideas Modern farmhouse living room ideas are much more reliant on streamlined shapes combined with more traditional elements....
Not only can a fresh bunch of blooms work nicely with any size and style of yard, but they’re also bound to put a smile on you and your guests’ faces. Our curated choice of the best flower bed ideas for your front yard – from manicured lawns to whimsical arrangements – will be sure to spark inspiration if you’ve been pouring over front yard landscaping ideas. Front yard flower bed ideas There’s more than one way to add the best front yard flower bed ideas to your space....
Invest in a protective cover if your garden furniture is kept outside during the winter months. This will help to extend the life of your furniture, but be sure to check regularly for holes or rips to prevent damage to the item underneath.
For simple Halloween decorating ideas, you can add Halloween-themed touches to your existing front porch ideas, and in particular, your fall porch ideas, which are easily tweaked. Or, you can go all out by turning your porch into a scene straight from a horror movie. Somewhere in the middle? That works, too. Whichever direction you prefer for your outdoor Halloween decor, we’ve got an idea for it, below. Halloween front porch decor Dig out the skeletons and polish up the pumpkin carver, it’s time to set up the spookiest front steps on the block with our favorite Halloween front porch decor....
There are numerous fall decor ideas that you can use around your home but, once you have established when you should start decorating for fall, it can be difficult to know where and how to start decorating for fall. From outdoor fall decor ideas to generally preparing your home for fall, there are a lot of options for this cozy season. Some of Homes & Garden’s favorite designers and experts have explained where they start when it comes to decorating for fall so that you can do the same....
Luckily, learning how to wash a down comforter is simple and can be done at home. How often you need to wash a comforter, however, can vary depending on the time of year and whether or not you have a cover. Here, bedding and cleaning experts share how often you should be refreshing your comforter for a clean bed and a comfroting night’s sleep. How often should I wash my comforter?...
The main USP of wallpapering with peel and stick wallpaper is that it can be easily removed, without damaging the walls behind. Forget hours of removing wallpaper and using a wallpaper steamer. This innovative wallpaper features special pre-applied adhesive that’s designed to fix firmly to walls when required and pull clean off when it’s time for a change. ‘Peel and stick wallpaper allows renters to make a space feel like their own yet remove it at a later date....
Originating from South Africa, these eye-catching spring blooms are real sun lovers, so if your yard is on the shady side, it’s well worth growing these in pots so they can be easily moved around. Growing up to 1ft (30cm) tall they boast up to 15-20 star-shaped flowers on each stem and if naturalized in the ground, make a stunning display. Do be warned though, if growing conditions are just right, these bulbs can spread rapidly and be tricky to get rid of as flower bed ideas....
But how do you go about choosing the right size bedroom area rug? And where is the best place for it? ‘Placing a rug in the bedroom adds both style and function, helping to create a calm, cozy environment while also adding a soft cushion underfoot,’ says Therese Germain, Vice President of Product, Ruggable (opens in new tab). We asked Therese and more design experts to reveal their top tips for choosing the right size bedroom rug, and offer tips on where to lay yours and why....
It is common practice to wipe your flat top stove on a daily basis, but what does a deep clean involve? The process is not as complex as you may initially expect – and you can complete the cleaning with vinegar and other essentials you may already have in your kitchen. Here’s how to clean a flat top stove, the professional way. How to clean a flat top stove – 5 steps to a spotless finish 1....
Whether you want to know how to grow a banana tree to add to your garden ideas or whether you are looking for a new addition to your houseplant collection, then this guide is sure to help you on your way. How to grow a banana tree – right plant, right place There are over 1,000 varieties of banana tree, however, the varieties most popularly chosen for tropical garden ideas are the Cavendish Banana and the Musa Basjoo....
Celery is easy to grow, but difficult to master. It is worth getting to grips with growing it successfully as part of your vegetable garden ideas, though, as it can be used for more than just eating raw as part of a salad or with dip. Use it to make celery salt and stock, it can be stewed and desiccated, and is great for adding deep flavors to dishes. It is important to get the conditions right if you want to get those lovely tender stems that we recognize from the grocery store....
As it grows so quickly, cress is often considered an ideal crop for children, yet its punchy peppery flavor is more likely to be appreciated by adults. It is the perfect first crop for beginners to add to their kitchen garden ideas, and will sow the seeds of excitement for home growing. Cress is packed with nutrients, in particular Vitamins A, C and K, which will be perfectly preserved when you cut it fresh....
It is surprisingly easy to grow broccoli, and it has numerous healthy giving properties but knowing how to harvest broccoli properly is key to obtaining the tastiest most nutritious florets. ‘Regular sowings of broccoli can provide crops from late winter through to autumn, depending on sowing time and variety,’ says Guy Barter, Chief Horticulturalist of the RHS (opens in new tab). ‘Plants generally take two or three months to start cropping, then provide pickings for about a month....
Learning how to grow peppers and lovingly care for them during the winter months is really not that tricky and will reward you with strong, early growth and a healthy harvest. Often grown as annuals in temperate climes, these plants are perennials in their native Latin America and actually perform more successfully in their second year. Thanks to their well-established root system, they will happily send additional branches, more leaves, and larger fruit, so are well worth taking care of....
Grapes are woody perennial plants and enjoy warm, sunny positions either in a greenhouse or against a sunny but sheltered fence or wall in the garden. This makes them a great addition to any yard, and as fast growing flowering vines, you can enjoy their pretty flowers as well as their fruit. Whether grown for eating or to make wine as part of your vegetable garden ideas, grown indoors when you are planning a greenhouse, or outdoors against a south-facing wall, grape vines will need regular pruning and training to keep them under control....
Removing rust from paving can be a quick and easy job once you know what to use; however, time is of the essence, as I discovered. The sooner you tackle those stains, the more thoroughly and quicker they come off. Of course, there are patio cleaning mistakes to avoid, which can damage your tile. And I don’t necessarily want to use chemical cleaners – in fact, I try to avoid them....
If you’re anything like me, you will hold your sleep space as the most important room in the home, and naturally, this means doing everything you can to nurture and promote healthy well-being. However, this goes beyond the ever-important study of sleep-inducing colors, scents, and textiles. When it comes to sleeping better, I have read a host of research about the best and worst bedroom colors and the best bed sheet colors to improve sleep – but what is the best temperature for a peaceful slumber?...
‘With clients spending more time at home than ever before, we’ve received so many requests for previously overlooked spaces: laundry rooms, kids’ lounges, mud rooms and pantries, especially. Following are some of my no-fail tips to design a beautiful laundry room that you’ll actually want to spend time in.’ 1. Go bold Don’t shy away from color or pattern in your laundry room, if anything, this is one place to really embrace it....
