Many robot vacuum companies offer products that vacuum your home but the Proscenic M8 is one of the few to offer a 2-in-1 robot that vacuums and mops. This feature, paired with a more sophisticated area mapping and navigation technology than older models, makes the Proscenic M8 stand out. Read on to see what the Proscenic M8 has to offer and our thoughts on the product after thorough testing....
Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin – the genius team behind The Home Edit (opens in new tab) – know a thing or two about organization. When they’re not singing the praises of the humble perspex storage box (opens in new tab), or decluttering the homes of clients like Kim Kardashian and Reese Witherspoon, they’re sharing their neat and tidy ideas on their very own Netflix (opens in new tab) show....
The team (James, Melissa Brasier, and Garrett Magee) have curated exterior spaces for Calvin Klein, Sies Marjan, and Diane von Furstenberg while fronting Bravo’s Backyard Envy – and with these experiences comes a host of invaluable garden tips and backyard ideas. So, when H&G sat down with James, we were inevitably keen to test his expertise and find ways to improve the value of our homes and gardens – and naturally, James didn’t disappoint....
From beautiful kidney bean-shaped designs to inventive detailing, these are the sofa trends that are going to dominate interior design trends for the year ahead. The overall feeling is that living spaces are ever more informal and so sofas, while sumptuous enough to sink into, still look smart. Designers are moving away from matching sets and looking to add vibrancy through different shapes, colors, and textures, too. So, if you are in the market for one of the best couches, our pick of the top sofa trends of 2023 might just help with your decision process....
Below, Monty shares a few firm favorites to plant together – and handy tips for growing tender annuals successfully. What are tender annuals? Tender annuals include a wide variety of plants, including begonias, zinnias, cosmos, impatients, and many others. One thing tender annuals have in common is that they will not come back the next summer unless you reseed them or regrow them from cuttings. They will die down after the first frost....
However, you need to be precise with your choice of shade for best results. The color in question is blue. A carefully chosen, stylish shade of blue will add 1.3% to the value of your home according to the Zillow (opens in new tab) Paint Colors Analysis. That’s an average of $5,440 extra when you sell, just for the color. However, this won’t be the case with just any shade of blue, which can be a tricky color to work with....
‘The clients are such an upbeat family that the typical pale, bleached out and neutral palette in San Francisco wouldn’t have suited them,’ she says. ‘Driven by their personalities, I wanted to bring in a fun sense of color and pattern, all blending with an underlying preppy vibe.’ Alison’s clients, who are both entrepreneurs, were undeterred by the fact that this corner house in San Francisco’s Presidio Heights neighborhood had been in the same family for around 40 years and untouched for decades....
If you’re looking for how to sleep better, the solution could be as simple as removing this indoor plant from your space to improve your bedroom Feng Shui. Why your cactus may be stopping you from sleeping The reason why your cactus is so impactful in your bedroom stems from Feng Shui. This ancient Chinese practice encourages you to think about the objects you have in a room, how it relates to the overall space, and how they attract positive energy into your life....
‘Vintage design is enjoying a resurgence’ says Nina Tarnowski, Founder and Designer of Woodchip & Magnolia. ‘We have seen a rising demand for vintage design wallpaper and fabrics as customers look to add character and warmth to their living spaces. ’ This also follows the trend of people turning away from throw-away items in favor of pieces with less environmental impact. ‘Buying pre-loved is a far more ethical way to shop, especially at a time when mass consumption is costing the earth and driving small business under,’ says Alice Roberton of Arthur Swallows Fairs....
The Die Hard actor listed the 22.6-acre estate with Douglas Elliman for $12.95 million in 2019. The spacious property includes four separate houses, two garages, a saltwater pool, a pool house, and a tennis court, according to listing. The sale is one of the priciest transactions to be recorded in Weschester in 2019, according to a spokesperson for Douglas Elliman. Now you can debate whether Die Hard is a Christmas film or not while perusing the actors home....
Neutral kitchens are rife with kitchen color opportunities, from appliances and flooring, to window treatments and cabinets. Start by deciding how much of permanent commitment you are willing to make to your neutral kitchen. One of easiest and least expensive options is to paint a wall or cabinet that can be easily updated should you tire of it. Our curated collection of the best ways to add color to a neutral kitchen will inspire you to give your kitchen a bold new look....
1. Make the most of space First, consider the size of the backyard you are working with. A small urban patio will require a different approach to a manor house on a vast estate. A smaller backyard can look very smart and clean when paved in a limestone tile. Incorporate some much needed greenery in the form of topiary or a creeping plant climbing up trellis. A clever way to create the illusion of space here is to install a mirror behind the trellis....
There is an abundance of textures, features and backyard ideas to enjoy in this urban garden, including patterned paving, feature trellising and integrated lighting, while the planting includes evergreen structure along with an abundance of color from perennials and cutting flowers. The cumulative effect makes the garden feel a lot larger than it actually is as your eye travels from one element to the next, and the design brims with clever small garden ideas....
Quite often, entryways are small and dark. As hosts, we generally don’t encourage guests to pause in this space, whisking them through to larger spaces within the home. This, in my view, is a missed opportunity. I like to use the hallway to make an entrance – it’s the first thing anyone sees when they enter the home and, as far as I’m concerned, it provides the perfect opportunity to show off the character of your home and impress guests the moment they arrive....
However, decorating with neutrals is not as simple as just avoiding bright color and embracing neutral room ideas. In order for a neutral scheme to feel warm and welcoming, using texture in interior design is essential. Below, designer Kelly Hoppen talks us through how to add texture to a neutral scheme. 1. Incorporate texture for interest ‘Textural contrast is key to adding interest and depth to neutral rooms. Consider how things feel as well as how they look, and make sure you create a feast for the fingers and feet as well as the eyes....
We are forever on the lookout for new paint ideas and clever paint tricks to update our homes – and our moods. So, we were pretty delighted to discover that Farrow & Ball (opens in new tab)’s new color collection is inspired by moments of joy and comfort. Happy room ideas here we come. ‘When creating these colors, we were influenced by experiences of joy and comfort that we all need to celebrate now....
The family of four entrusted interior designer, Margaret Ash with the design project, and have never looked back since. Before starting her own firm in San Francisco, Margaret honed her skills and curated her unique style by designing for the some of the most influential interior designers and architects known to date: Kelly Wearstler, Amanda Nisbet, Elizabeth Bauer, Kendall Wilkinson, and Meyer Davis Studio. THE PROPERTY SeeDesign house: A classic Italianate residence, a landmark in Capitol Hill’s Harvard-Belmont Historical District...
See: our spaces section for more inspiring featured homes See some of the world’s best homes – beautiful properties from around the globe The property ‘We knew we wanted to be close to central London, but we weren’t sure where,’ says the owner. After a three-month search, they settled upon this elegant five-storey building in the south west of the city. ‘It’s nicely proportioned and light with high ceilings, and we liked the garden, which is unusually large for this area,’ explains the owner....
‘Our homes are having to work harder than ever to adapt into multifunctional spaces, that create a balance between work and play,’ explains Rachal Hutcheson, national retail manager at Sharps. ‘If your bedroom is now also your working area, a clutter free tidy desk space, in a previously unused corner, will aid a healthy work life balance.’ Being a space of relaxation, incorporating a desk into a bedroom does come with challenges, but with some clever thinking there are plenty of ways to create a multi-functional space....
Choose from rooms that feature minimalist, pared-back design or suites that are bursting with an unashamed love of colour and pattern. You can find pretty much anything to suit your style and taste, wherever your next stop in the world will be. BEST DESIGN HOTELS IN THE WORLD SHINOLA HOTEL, DETROIT, USA ABOUT: Bearing the same name as the luxury watch and leather goods company, the rooms in the Shinola Hotel (opens in new tab) have the same stylish attention to detail....
