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With exciting new kitchen brands cropping up and lots of innovative design ideas and clever twists on older designs on display in kitchen showrooms across the US, there are plenty of on-trend looks and contemporary designs to pick from. With this in mind, we’ve talked to some of our favorite kitchen designers and kitchen trend experts to find out which kitchen island trends will be big in 2023 to make choosing a beautiful new kitchen island a simple decision....

From effortlessly elegant color schemes to quiet rooms to retreat to, these examples of living room fall decor will help you to create functional and, above all, comfortable spaces – particularly if all you crave is a soothing room to retreat to. There are plenty of big – and small – updates you can make to your fall living room to make the space feel more seasonal; these are our favorites....

Lack of time does not mean you can’t still create beautiful garden beds and borders brimming with color and interest. With careful planning and design as part of your flower bed ideas, it is still possible to enjoy a yard full of variety through the seasons, but with less maintenance required. 10 low maintenance garden border ideas Not only can a more hands-off approach with low maintenance garden border ideas benefit a gardener, but the plants and wildlife can also reap the rewards of reduced intervention....

However, now the tide has turned, and those once reviled neutrals have been brought up-to-date with a sophisticated gray, taupe and coffee palette. These are the new neutral kitchen color ideas and painted kitchen ideas that will happily blend with bold contemporary shades or complement stronger, deeper heritage tones. Team neutral kitchen ideas with the latest wood finishes, and look at contrasting kitchen cabinet colors and textured materials. We show you how to create the perfect neutral living kitchen room scheme....

Some intensely fragrant plants bloom only at night, and the scent of many other plants is intensified after sundown with their fragrance wafting on the gentle evening breeze to create a magical ambience. In planning flower bed ideas be aware that scented plants like warm sheltered areas of the garden such as courtyards and patios, and they also add a welcoming touch if you plant them along paths and near entrances....

But although they provide the perfect stash space when you organize a living room, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, and more, drawers can become disordered and clutter-filled without the right systems in place. Decluttering, sorting out what goes where, grouping items, and dividing up the space are all crucial tactics. To optimize the valuable space drawers provide, be inspired by the techniques and storage ideas experts use for organization all round the home....

Paint finishes can have just as much of an impact on a room as the color, so it is important to make an informed decision when trying to bring your paint ideas to life. As a general rule, matte paints are best for low-traffic areas that are unlikely to get scuffed or marked while glosses are more durable and better for high-traffic rooms or those that are exposed to high-levels of moisture and humidity....

It’s also a great way to decorate sustainably. With more and more of us looking to minimize our impact on the environment, paint ideas are a quick and easy way to refresh a dated or unwanted piece helping extend its use. When it comes to painting furniture there are no rules, throw caution to the wind and feel free to express yourself – to help get you in the creative mood we’ve rounded up an array of ideas and expert tips....

From flowering bulbs, seasonal showstoppers to backyard staples such as castor oil plants and clematis, these poisonous plants are not always obvious, so do your research before you buy anything new for the garden. While most cats are wary of eating anything unusual, brushing against a plant or walking over the leaves just before grooming can cause them to ingest toxins which then leads to sickness, fitting or even collapse....

But when it comes to living room furniture ideas, it’s not just the look and style of furniture that’s important – it’s the height, too. The relative height of the backs of chairs and sofas, not to mention consoles, bookshelves, and other furniture, is key when deciding how to design a living room. Get it right and you’ll have a cohesive scheme that’s the envy of your friends. So, should you opt for similarly sized pieces or go for a variety of small and tall furniture?...

‘I do not believe there is such a thing as too much color. I think color should be incorporated into your home in a way that makes you feel good,’ Thornton tells us. ‘I am an all-or-nothing kind of person so I don’t believe in dipping my toe into color. If I use color, I layer it up and pile it on. I do not believe in balancing it with neutrals....

One of the best blenders I’ve tested, and which makes our list of top buys is the Ninja Professional Plus Kitchen System with Auto-IQ which is on sale at Bed Bath & Beyond (opens in new tab) today at almost half price. It’s the lowest price you’ll find it for, and it’s a true bargain. It’s a serious deal at just $127.49. You can read my review of the Ninja Professional Plus Kitchen System with Auto-IQ, but let me tell you a little more here about what you get for your money and why I rate it so highly....

According to experts, Digital Lavender allows consumers to preserve their mental wellbeing by offering a sense of stability and balance. The shade allows people to follow ‘recuperative rituals’ that will promote calmness and hints of serenity throughout their everyday lives. The fantastical color is also a response to digital culture, as WGSN expects the tone will ‘converge across virtual and physical worlds.’ After shaping color trends, we can expect to see lavender come through in therapeutic home decor accessories, mood-boosting lighting, and even hand-held electronics....

‘The bones of the building were so beautiful – looking at the underside of the thatch and all the original timbers, it was clear to see the care that had gone into its construction,’ she says of the Grade-II listed thatched cottage, dating from about 1750. Beverley was determined to honor the 18th-century cottage with just as much care as she prepared to restore it to stand among the world’s best homes....

Understanding color lies at the root of all interior design decisions. If in doubt, consulting the color wheel – and basic color theory – will ensure your decorating scheme flows effectively from room to room. Color of the Month – how to use this neutral color in your home This popular color trend is easy on the eye – and a very good choice for those who prefer a subtle hue, rather than dramatic shades....

‘Even the most minimal of interiors in my opinion, benefit from a rug. Designers Guild rugs (opens in new tab) are both practical and aesthetic adding warmth and interest to your room as well as layers of color and texture,’ she says. Below, Tricia tells us how she uses rugs in her interior design. 1. Swap rugs out to mark the seasons Tricia suggests using living room rugs for seasonal updates: ‘You can take them up in the summer months or swap them for lighter versions helping to ring in those seasonal changes and in the winter I love to layer patterns over plain and mix the shapes; long, skinny Designers Guild runners (opens in new tab) with circular beauties....

Unlike knowing how to use bleach in laundry or as a way to sanitize bathroom porcelain – mold is more complex. Both bleach and mold can be extremely dangerous – posing a threat to you and your pets when mishandled. So, if you’re thinking about using bleach to kill mold, you may consider safer cleaning tips first. Do the experts recommend using bleach to kill mold? While bleach is undeniably powerful, the experts urge you to avoid turning to the substance to solve your mold problem....

You might be tackling yours alongside organizing a kitchen, but as a utility room often serves as a hub for laundry, cleaning supplies and even coats and shoes if it doubles as a mud room, it presents a unique set of challenges when it comes to keeping things tidy. ‘Utility room ideas serve multiple purposes and can quickly become a catch-all and get out of control before you know it,’ says Marissa Hagmeyer, co-founder of the luxury organizing service NEAT Method (opens in new tab)....

A vaulted ceiling is where a ceiling angles upwards towards the roof, creating a self-supporting arch above the walls. A dramatic design feature for ceiling ideas that can add height and space to a room, vaulted ceilings have been used in architecture for centuries, with many original designs used on grand buildings such as cathedrals. As styles and engineering techniques have developed over time, there are a range of looks for vaulted ceiling ideas....

A soft shade that can be both subtle and energetic, mauve sits between violet and pink on the color wheel. Part of the purple family, mauve is created through a mix of blue, white and red, so you can choose from elegant pink-purple shades, or, as Patrick O’Donnell, brand ambassador of Farrow & Ball (opens in new tab) says, a more ‘contemporary, grayish pale purple’. Charlotte Radford, senior product manager at Valspar Paint (opens in new tab) says, ’the color mauve is a delicate pale purple named after the mallow flower....