When organizing a bedroom, taking aesthetics into consideration is just as important as practicality. By its very nature, jewelry can add a decorative flourish, so it’s worth bearing this in mind. Whether it’s necklaces hanging from decorative hooks or a stylized display of trays, boxes and stands on a chest of drawers, taking a mindful approach to organizing jewelry can bring beauty to your bedroom, as well as your outfit....
In a walk-in pantry, open shelving is the perfect solution for this, allowing you to see what you have straightaway, but there are plenty of clever solutions that can be fitted behind cabinet doors, too. Whether you are planning a walk-in pantry, a bespoke pantry or larder unit within a fitted kitchen or even a freestanding piece, making sure there’s sufficient shelf space is essential to a well-stocked, well organized pantry, so you’ll first want to do thorough audit of the contents you wish to store....
Amongst our favorite New Year recipes, these have been created to fit all these criteria, with the lychee martinis a refreshing way to get festive celebrations rolling. The savory dishes are versatile and can be served in greater quantities as starters, rather than canapés, while the whisky ice cream and roast grapes would also make a fabulous pudding at a more intimate dinner. Beetroot-cured side of salmon Serves 20 as a canapé or 8 as a starter Make this up to three days ahead for an easy and impressive starter or party platter....
Powder rooms – the British cloakroom – may be small but they can still pack a decorative punch. Color and pattern can make these ground floor rooms spaces both family and guests can appreciate. When it comes to bathroom ideas for your family, you might hold back on using wallpaper where it might be splashed. But there’s no reason not to introduce it in a powder room to turn what could be an anonymous area into one with style....
Or that is what I believe, at least. That is why I make a habit of tackling some of those larger house-cleaning tasks before the big day arrives. From cleaning a kitchen to preparing the guest room down to the finest detail, there is nothing quite like a good winter clean to make a house feel more welcoming. These are the nine cleaning tips I recommend to get your house in perfect shape for hosting Christmas festivities each year....
Ideal to boost your Christmas table centerpiece ideas, or indeed your Thanksgiving table centerpiece ideas if you’re still planning the finishing touches, Philippa offers tips on structure to suit your table shape, textures and colors to include. 1. Table centerpieces for round tables Create a low design with plenty of texture and detail with a mixture of small leafed winter greenery and hellebores to add elegance. Hellebores can be a little tricky as they can wilt prematurely....
One of the most confusing can be telling the difference between satin and matte paint. As a simple guide to these two paint finishes, satin is a little glossier than matte paint so it’s more durable and easier to clean. Satin paint can also be used outside, as it copes well in all weathers. As for paint sheen levels, matte on the other hand is less reflective and is mainly used for interior walls....
Whether it’s one large statement piece or a series of decorative objects brought back from travels, artwork can bring soul to plain spaces and helps turn a house into a home. ‘I feel no home is complete without art,’ says Helen Armon-Jones, founder of The Art Buyer. ‘Art can really help to define the feel of a space and be really transformative. As well as complementing a design scheme, it can also be the starting point for interior design, with the scheme taking its cues from the colors of a piece of art....
Small gardens, city terraces, balconies and even unloved corners can all make enticing outdoor spaces with a little care and attention. Visual tricks, good lighting, interesting planting and comfortable seating will play to the strengths of the most awkward or compact of gardens. Whether you’re looking for garden ideas to create an impressive balcony garden, want to introduce some garden furniture to your patio or love to be surrounded by greenery, you’ll find lots of inspiration for your small outdoor space below....
A compact room has to provide a place for your small living room ideas as well as have the same range of items as one with more generous proportions. There is a long list of things to make a home for, books, music, decorative pieces and perhaps kids toys and more - all need to be stored and displayed without creating a crowded and cluttered space or compromising the room’s style....
We’ve curated a selection of creative solutions to create a small TV room scheme that you can be proud of, whether that be alongside statement artwork, disguised within a wall storage, or blending into a dark living room background. Small TV room ideas For most households, the TV is an essential tool for helping us unwind, keeping the kids entertained, and facilitating cozy movie nights. The problem is, it’s not the prettiest piece of interior decor – when switched off, it’s essentially a large black box....
Shelves are an integral part of any home, from providing practical storage, to creating an area for you to house and display your favored objects and accessories that express your style and identity. When styling a shelf, think carefully about the types of objects you want to display and what they mean to you, as well as how you want your shelf to work practically in a space. Whether you’re using a shelf for bookshelf ideas, for functional storage, or to arrange decorative artwork and ornaments, you want your shelf styling to add visual interest and character to a room....
Known for her ability to use pale colors alongside bolder shades to create light-filled spaces that feel warm and layered, Jessica set about reworking key layouts and bringing her decorative touch to this charming family home. Here, she takes us on a tour and explains her home decor ideas. ‘There were two main layout issues with this home,’ explains Jessica. ‘The kitchen was remodeled in the ’90s and the island was very disproportionate to the room....
Jam biscuit sandwiches will appeal to adults and children alike, while spiced gingerbread mittens look adorable and are deliciously moreish. A Nordic-style wreath, a buttery pear cake and an army of miniature whoopee pies are surprisingly simple to make but wonderfully impressive. For those of you who prefer not to turn your hand to baking, try the pomegranate and black cherry jellies, which make lovely Christmas gifts. Match these sweet recipes with our honey recipes for the perfect spread....
See: Textile trends – the latest looks for fabrics I grew up on a Yorkshire farm and was influenced by my surroundings from a very early age. As well as making things with colourful yarns, my grandmother was an artist and would always encourage me and my sisters to express ourselves through painting in her loft studio. My passion for textiles developed from those formative days and has been part of my life for as long as I can remember....
Kitchen shelving ideas are a great option when trying to make a small space look bigger, or if you want to put your best crockery on display but, in a room so focused on function and practicality small things like dust collection and everyday organization can leave these wonderful design touches a little lacking in practicality. Here, experts share their thoughts on the impracticalities of open shelving in a kitchen and offer alternatives if you want to achieve a similar look with less hassle....
Knowing what makes a house look cheap is one way to ensure every room in your home is well-curated for all who live there and all who pass through. This is valuable in every space, but none more so than in your kitchen – the place where you are subject to the most hardware, appliances, and inevitable splashes and spills that come with cooking (and living). In many cases, the things that lead to a house looking cheap aren’t even a reflection of wealth, in fact, there are many budget-friendly ways you can make a home look expensive....
While on an immense scale, many of the design elements can be reduced down to a domestic scale and incorporated alongside other garden ideas to inspire your own planting plans. The 18th Duke and Duchess of Norfolk, Edward and Georgina Fitzalan-Howard have, since 2002, revolutionized the traditionally classical english garden of Arundel Castle (opens in new tab). The Howards commissioned garden design partners, Isobel and Julian Bannerman (opens in new tab), to create some fabulous head turners....
It won interior design director, Philip, the Homes & Gardens 2021 Best Large Garden award for his first-ever outdoor design. ‘We know about interiors; spatially we work with rooms, which is how I approached the garden’s design,’ he explains. Below, you can find out how Philip and Paolo transformed their beautiful garden, and be inspired to add some of their designs to your own English garden ideas. The interior design directors of Paolo Moschino (opens in new tab) are recognized around the world as leading voices in luxury interior design, and they applied the same eye for design, detail and beauty to the creation of their garden....
‘When we first saw the flat, the space was very impersonal with few furnishings. We were asked to inject life and personality into it,’ says Jess. ‘Situated above a shop, it had an unassuming door, behind which was an unusual layout,’ Kate adds. Kitchen Kate and Jess were eager to reconfigure the main living space, which has glass doors leading to the terrace and is very bright. ‘The original kitchen layout was antisocial and not well-executed with a large breakfast bar that stuck out into the room and took up a lot of space,’ Jess explains....
