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Designed by Stuart Silk in the late 90s, the Seattle property was in need of some modern reimagining. Its new owner turned to design studio Hoedemaker Pfeiffer to help get things in order. The team said, ‘When a powerhouse bachelor approached our multi-disciplinary studio to help transform his newly purchased Mediterranean style hillside home, we answered the call. We set out to create a sophisticated but effortlessly comfortable oasis. ‘Nearly every surface of every room both in and out of doors was reworked....

The magazine embraced the new design spirit, coming out strongly in favour of man-made materials and sculptural furniture. David Hicks was the designer du jour. Health foods were in as was dressing like a peasant. At the prospect of joining the EU, the features team jetted off to Europe to meet manufacturers and launched Getting To Know You, a cultural celebration of our neighbours. Hostess trolleys and coloured kitchen sinks were on everyone’s wish-lists....

See our news section for more expert interiors tips, product launches, and luxury travel and property updates The newly renovated department on the third floor is now known simply as Harrods Interiors. It was thoughtfully designed by Virgile + Partners with the aim to deliver a smoother customer journey while giving products a stronger visual presence. Customers can expect to find an immersive wonderland of homeware brands and services, featuring exclusive products by leading designers, personalisation services, and site visits to aid specialist deliveries....

See our news section for more must-have product launches and expert tips Hindu Kush is the latest fabric collection from the global design brand, and comprises five designs in 11 colourways - all inspired by the majestic Hindu Kush Mountain range, which stretches through Afghanistan to China. Far-flung travel and exploration of the Hindu Kush mountain range provided rich inspiration for this eclectic collection; a journey of discovery across one of the most mystery-shrouded and diverse landscapes in the world....

In pursuit of the UK’s most beautiful homes and gardens, we would like to invite entries from both passionate homemakers and skilled professionals – as long as we are able to feature the house or garden, we would love to see it. Enter on behalf of yourself, or because you wish to recognise the incredible work of someone else. We are looking for spaces that inspire, resonate and are finished to a high standard....

Whether for curtains and shades, seating, headboards or pillows, it’s vital the fabrics used within an interior design tick the boxes for practicality and how much wear they will undergo, as well as creating the desired aesthetic. Here experts explain how to commission upholstery and soft furnishings for rooms around the home. How to commission upholstery and soft furnishings Custom window treatments, seating upholstery, headboards, and pillows are worth investing in but considering both the function and style of any piece is essential for enduringly elegant results....

And who better to have on hand to teach us how than some top chefs? From Michelin-starred Michel Roux Jnr to Skye Gyngell’s protege Rose Ashby, we’ve got plenty of ways to make sprouts tasty – or even tastier if you’re already a fan. Which approach will you be giving a go? Also see Christmas recipes to try over the festive season 1. Try Brussels sprouts shredded with chorizo The Chef patron at Le Gavroche has plenty of festive tricks up his sleeve when it comes to cooking a perfect lunch....

Hyacinths, grape hyacinths, narcissus, anemones, crocus, iris are all perfect bulbs for forcing. If you plant up spring bulbs in fall, you can force them to bloom inside as early as Christmas time and into the New Year – winter garden ideas brought indoors couldn’t be prettier. Many spring bulbs (besides amaryllis) require prolonged cold temperatures to spur them to bloom – forcing them involves chilling the bulbs to mimic the conditions of winter which encourages them to bloom earlier....

However, the yellow and black insects are actually essential to garden ideas. Not only are they great pollinators but they also help get rid of aphids. If your aim is to enjoy a drink in the garden undisturbed your first course of action should be deterrence rather than extermination, and these are tried and tested tips on how to get rid of wasps. But if you do find a nest nearby or in your backyard, it is important to deal with it immediately to keep you and your family safe....

However, the varieties available are limited. Did you know sweet potatoes are not only orange, but can also be white, yellow or purple? By growing your own you can add different and exciting varieties to your vegetable garden ideas. Purple sweet potatoes are particularly high in antioxidants meaning they are even better for you than orange sweet potatoes as they help to boost your immune system. The benefits of growing your own don’t stop there – ‘sweet potato leaves and the tips of young shoots can even be cooked as a spinach substitute,’ suggests Sue Sanderson of Thompson & Morgan (opens in new tab)....

You can follow the seed bomb recipe below, but add in your own mix of favorite seeds – or wildflowers that grow well in your local area – to create your own unique wildlife garden ideas. How to make wildflower seed bombs Don’t worry about knowing how to identify wildflowers, these homemade wildflower seed bombs from Rowse Honey (opens in new tab)’s gardening expert Michael Perry includes a mix of 11 wildflowers that all grow at different times, and that will attract butterflies, bees and other pollinators....

There are many quick ways you can protect more vulnerable plants and it’s definitely better to be safe than sorry – there is nothing more devastating than seeing the beautiful plants you have lovingly nurtured destroyed seemingly overnight by a visit from Jack Frost. Unless you live in a warm zone, it is likely that some of the ornamental plants and crops you have included in your garden ideas will be in need of some protection, so read on to find out how you can help their survival through the colder months....

‘Figs need a warm, south-facing wall, as sun is vital for ripening. Water well through summer and feed as the fruits develop,’ advises PL gardening expert, Leigh Clapp. How to prune a fig tree – where to start While it is not essential to prune your fig tree, especially when its more mature, doing so in the early years can encourage it to produce more fruit and cultivate a more aesthetically pleasing tree....

If the Boston-based designer’s family life sounds energetic enough, then just take a look at her home. When the time came for Caan to turn her expert eye onto her own Georgian Colonial house in the city’s Chestnut Hill area, Caan used it as a chance to go full throttle with her eclectic style. ‘It feels just right to me and represents all the things and colors I love,’ she said....

The comedian and late-night television host originally invested in a one-bedroom bachelor pad in the famous 34 Gramercy Park East in 2002. Over the ensuing decades, alongside his movie-producer wife Nancy Juvonen, Jimmy Fallon invested in four neighboring apartments to create the stunning 4,950 square foot home. See: World’s best homes – explore more luxury properties across the globe The result was an incredible home, unlike anything else in New York City....

While internet search trends have reported a 250% increase in people searching for antiques online (compared to 2020), the Fixer Upper star shared that she is already an admirer of these historic pieces. Revealing her interior design tips in her blog (opens in new tab), Joanna shared how she uses antiques – or ‘inspirational pieces’ as she labels them – to create a focal point in her home. These pieces not only make an individual statement, but they also complement the wider space and allow the rest of the room to ‘fall into place....

Built in 2018, the Encino house sits on a quiet side street in the area’s celebrity-favorite Royal Oaks suburb north of Los Angeles. Take a tour below – and when you’re done, hop on over to our page dedicated to the world’s best homes for more. The modern property features a main house with wooden beams, farmhouse-style distressed-wood sidings and popular black-painted window frames. On the grounds is a separate two-story, two-bed guest house and fully-equipped home gym....

The master of design, Kit knows exactly how to emphasize light and create an atmospheric space that exudes the distinct allure of a hotel. Here, she reveals her interior design tip – and her secret is refreshingly simple. In a recent post (opens in new tab), Kit penned a love letter to glass – the timeless material that has radiated light for centuries. However, her light-enhancing tip goes one step further, as Kit encourages us to experiment with glass on glass – because more glass means more light....

Beetroot is described by KitchenAid as an ‘attention-grabbing, luxuriant shade’ that reflects the vibrancy found in making the most of everyday moments… with an ‘unexpected twist on the familiar.’ The appliance powerhouse hopes that the energizing tone will push you to ‘uproot the ordinary’ and ‘see the benefits of an exquisite color block in both fashion and interiors.’ The shade is a shift for the manufacturers who crowned Honey (a vivid orange-hue) their Color of the Year in 2021....

However, despite their Los Angeles connections, the award-winning actors live a rural life on a 50-acre plot in New York’s Sullivan County. And on the couple’s front porch? A carved bear. In an interview with NOWNESS (opens in new tab), in which the keen environmentalist introduced readers to the objects that decorate his front porch – Mark Ruffalo shared that his friend Forest Myers (opens in new tab) made the carved bear that stands as a talking point outside his home....