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When considering kitchen ideas, remember that the lighting included in any scheme should deliver ambient, task, and accent illumination to make the space practical and attractive, and the role of kitchen ceiling lighting is generally to create the room’s ambient lighting, although it may double as task lighting. We’ve put together inspiring options for kitchen ceiling lighting here, together with expert advice to inform your selection. Kitchen ceiling lighting ideas It’s worth considering kitchen lighting ideas that are recessed and surface, as well as pendants and chandeliers....

They can provide ambient lighting for the whole landing, but they can also evoke a mood, or highlight features of the space and, in the same way as hallway ideas include lighting designs, plans for a landing can make use of all three types of lighting. Here we’ve selected inspirational landing lighting ideas featuring beautiful examples of every type of light. You can discover, too, strategies for atmospheric as well as practical illumination from the experts....

Often gardens can start to look a little lacklustre later in the summer months when the riot of late spring and early summer choices have faded. But by including in your flower bed ideas plenty of high and late summer choices that cope well with the weather, you can keep the color going in your garden all summer long. It is never too early to start planning your late summer flowers as whether they are grown from seed or are summer bulbs, they will need to be planted many months ahead....

Here’s how to transform neglected nooks into functional and inviting spots that will make your living room ideas all the more beautiful. Living room corner ideas – transform an empty space with these smart solutions We’ve assembled some inspiring living room corner ideas, looks and expert advice to kick-start your creativity. 1. Fit a desk area into a living room corner Whether we are working from home or the kids need to do their schoolwork, these days there’s always a need for a dedicated workspace....

Whether you’re on the lookout for a streamlined petite perch for your ‘cozy’ nook, or an uber-tactile, cosseting style with easy care appeal for your busy household, be inspired by our round-up of living room seating ideas to suit every style. Once you’re finished, be inspired by our favorite living room ideas and advice. 1. Create curves with your living room seating Sculptural and curvaceous design is making a comeback, and it is about time, too....

A master bathroom should be much more than a purely functional space, it is a chance to get creative and indulgent with your bathroom ideas, creating the perfect retreat away from the busyness of the rest of the home. To create the ultimate master bathroom, your design ideas should be fresh and inviting and stylish and unique, as after all, this is a room that we spend a great deal of time in preparing for the day ahead and unwinding in the evening....

A narrow room can still provide adequate space for washing machines and dryers plus the other appliances that need to be kept there, along with storage for cleaning products, the kit that goes with them and other household essentials. Save these utility room ideas to start off the design process for your own narrow utility room. Narrow utility room ideas Ensuring a narrow utility room is minutely well-planned and packed with clever storage is vital to its success, but it can look good too, with our help....

A reading nook should be intimate, so creating one or even a few around a home won’t involve the sacrifice of large amounts of space. What is crucial, though, is seating to spend time on, and colors and textures that are appealing. To provide inspiration, we’ve collected favorite reading nook and bookshelf ideas together with wisdom on their design from the experts. Reading nook ideas On the list of potential reading nook ideas are spaces in corners, alcoves, and even under the stairs that feel cocooning....

After her sucsess in some of the biggest films and shows of the last two decades – including Legally Blonde and Big Little Lies – the Louisianan is turning her hand to design, where she has already gained recognition after starring in Netflix’s Home Edit series. With such a flair for interiors, it is unsurprising that Reese’s home acts as a source of inspiration around the calendar – and her Christmas decor is no exception....

We when spoke to lawn experts to find out whether we should stop mowing our lawns for winter as part of our winter lawn care routine, they were clear: don’t put your lawn mower away just yet. The news is, unless you live in a cold state, where freezing temperatures, snow and frost are par for the course, then you could well need to mow your lawn throughout the wintertime....

Including everything from antique furniture to sleek fitted furniture, these are home bar ideas with panache, but for compact rooms. Small home bar ideas You know you’ve made it when you can smoothly transition from summer evenings at your garden bar to a small home bar indoors in fall. Below, we take you beyond bar cart ideas to spaces with much more intent. 1. Choose classic styling in a mahogany finish Decorating with antiques is a wonderful way to introduce a small home bar to a room, adding character, texture and the warmth of wood....

While sleep sofas and pull-out beds are an obvious solution for occasional sleepovers, these aren’t the only small bedroom ideas available. Thinking outside the box with bed ideas means searching for more than just hideaway beds, but for dual purpose furniture and small bedroom storage ideas, which can all make a big difference too and allow bedroom space to be fully utilized without leaving the room feeling cramped or crowded....

Increasing the sense of space and comfort in a snug room is a design issue everyone wants to solve. Here we spoke to a few of our favorite interior people to find out their most loved snug room ideas to help inspire your next remodel. Snug room ideas ‘Getting the furniture right in a snug room is one of the biggest challenges in design,’ says Mike Fisher, creative director and founder, Studio Indigo....

However, we are fascinated by how trends fluctuate, and wondered which bedroom color ideas will fall out of vogue in 2023. Sleep-inducing tones often trump bedroom trends, especially since the growing interest in how our interiors affect our psyche focusses around how to sleep better. However, putting wellness aside (for just a moment), there is no denying that some colors are simply falling out of favor with interior designers. As we approach the New Year, these are the colors they are less likely to choose next year....

Inside, a practical open-plan layout provides everything you might need for a relaxing holiday or weekend break, and more. The kitchen-dining-living space is spacious enough to host a crowd, and there’s a smart double bedroom and bathroom. Just as important as its breathtaking setting and cozy interiors are the cabin’s impressive eco credentials. The new-build is well insulated, and water is supplied from a borehole rather than the mains supply....

See more: World’s best homes – our page dedicated to fabulous properties The property The owners began looking in the Borough area. However, one day, they were browsing properties online and spotted a place for sale in a block of Victorian flats in Putney. They lived in the area early in their relationship, so they decided to take a look. It is around 260 square metres on the fifth and top floors of the block, with views of the river....

See more: Design gardens, garden advice and inspiration on our dedicated gardens page Garden orientation A two-acre terraced garden surrounding an Italian villa in the Tuscan hills. Soil type Loam, free-draining and fertile as it has been worked for many decades. Special features The estate has its own olive groves, vineyards and infinity pool. Garden design Martin Hulbert Design. Even if you have never visited this part of the world, the landscape is such an integral part of Renaissance art and literature that its gentle hills will immediately feel familiar....

And that’s exactly what its owner, designer Melissa Gonzalez, had in mind. Melissa is the principal of international architecture and design firm MG2 (opens in new tab), and founder of The Lionesque Group (opens in new tab). For more than a decade she has been designing pop-up experiences and stores for her clients. Her office is in Manhattan, easily accessible from her new family home in Bergen County. Melissa wanted to create good circular flow and an organic energy in the family’s new home....

‘Our client and her husband are extraordinary philanthropists and great supporters of Cancer Research UK, and her suggestion was for the house to provide a respite space for recovering cancer patients,’ recounts Bunny. ‘It was such an inspiring idea that we leapt at the chance.’ The project was a gift for a pair who share a passion for punchy color and pattern. ‘We persuaded the owner that the cottage should be decorated in a joyful way and she let us run with that,’ recalls Emma, adding, ‘We were asked to make the spaces as comfortable as possible, which suited us perfectly; much of the way in which we design is about comfort....

While dish soap is best associated with its uses indoors, experts urge us to take it out of our kitchen and into the garden, where we can use it in our battle against moss on our lawns. This method is simple, effective, and removes moss permanently. So, if you’re looking to achieve a moss-free lawn that looks greener and thicker this summer, this solution may be the answer. Using dish soap to kill moss on your lawn – the easy solution ‘Killing moss without decimating your grass can be tricky, but a dish soap solution can make it look easy with a little care and attention,’ says Tom Monson from Monson Lawn and Landscaping (opens in new tab)....