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While we often look at what is trending when designing a space, there are certainly a few colors you should never paint a kitchen – and experts think a few more kitchen colors will be joining the list. Here, experts have shed light on three colors that may well be falling out of fashion for 2023’s kitchens. The 3 kitchen colors falling out of fashion for 2023 When considering painted kitchen ideas, listening to color trends may not always be the best idea....

We asked five key interior experts exactly this question and each one mentioned something stylish and distinct. Read on to find out what they would love for their own homes as spring approaches. See: Interior design trends – top looks for the year ahead 1. Michelle Ogundehin Writer, consultant and currently presenter of the BBC’s Interior Design Masters (opens in new tab) with Alan Carr, Michelle Ogundehin is an interior guru with a wealth of knowledge and a new book, Happy Inside: How to Harness the Power of Home for Health and Happiness (opens in new tab)....

Antique mirrors, silvery with age, soar towards 19th-century cornicing while a stuffed bear, its jaws frozen in a grin, stands guard. On another wall, a parade of suspended glowing lanterns by designer Alex Randall casts flickering shadows across the interior, like Victorian night watchmen prowling the city streets. Part Edgar Allen Poe with a dash of Film Noir, here is a house that confounds contemporary expectations. Ask most homeowners what they value most about their interiors and the word ’lightness’ usually tops their decorative list....

‘It was very important to us to maintain the historical integrity of the home, stripping back some of the layers from over the past few decades, yet we didn’t want it to feel like a museum,‘ says Jennifer, founder of Jennifer Muirhead Interiors (opens in new tab). ‘We have a young daughter and a dog, so we needed it to be practical as well. I looked to a lot of English decorators for inspiration as the English are masterful at marrying old and new....

‘We’d rented two other properties on Jersey but when our landlord decided to sell we felt we couldn’t live with the uncertainty any more,’ the owner elaborates. ‘My husband was just back from a business trip to Australia and I’d lined up some houses for us to view. This was the last property we visited and even though he was jet-lagged, he was excited by it and we both had the feeling this was the one despite it being over budget,’ says the owner....

Gilly and Geoff, co-founders of luxury textiles brand Bennison Fabrics, live and breathe traditional English interiors so it was only natural that they would reinterpret the look for these sunnier climes. The elegant blend of traditional English furnishings set against cool whitewashed walls and limestone flooring makes this one of the world’s best homes. The home’s reimagined country-house style is built on a more rustic and minimalist Mediterranean foundation, and the results are inspiring....

Utility rooms are often located off the kitchen and, if that’s the case, you’ll also want to consider how the two areas complement one another for a harmonious feel when you’re deciding on a new design. Browse these utility room ideas below for inspiration on layouts, looks, storage, design ideas and more. You can then save the best options for your space and whether you’re creating the room for yourself or working with a designer, they’ll provide the starting point you need....

Having a theme for your bathroom helps to create a coherent look – and while it’s good to keep up with the latest bathroom trends, the most important thing is to make sure it’s one that’s true to your personal style and suited to your home. All great looks start with beautiful and inspiring images, so indulge in a research session with our decorating section, then make a moodboard for your project....

While you may have spent time coordinating your nursery ideas to perfection, there is even more to this room than its aesthetic. Here sleep experts explain the importance of achieving a safe temperature in your newborn’s room – and share their tips on how to keep a bedroom cool during the most challenging time of the year. What is a safe temperature for a newborn’s room? ‘The baby’s room has to be comfortably cool, between 68 and 72 degrees Fahrenheit (21/22 Celsius),’ says Alex Savy, a Certified Sleep Science Coach and Founder of Sleeping Ocean (opens in new tab)....

Meik Wiking’s happy room ideas are simple and easy to achieve, and most don’t even require a trip to the store. Pair them with Meik’s happiness tips and you can improve your wellbeing without stepping out of your front door. 1. Make corners and nooks cozy Our love of nooks and cozy corners may be due to the feeling of safety or comfort they offer. Most of us shy away from sitting in the middle and would choose the edge, but we could instead make the space in the middle better by creating small nooks and pockets....

It is only inevitable that you want your bedroom to look as good as possible. However, there are some decorating tropes that can make a house look cheap, and this can easily extend to the bedroom. Here, we investigate what makes a bedroom look cheap, and what to avoid. What makes your bedroom look cheap? Some bedroom ideas are better avoided – here’s what designers warn against and why some styles may be worth rethinking....

Artichokes, although sometimes difficult to prepare in dishes, are easy to grow, making them an excellent choice for vegetable garden ideas, although they look splendid in regular garden ideas if harvesting and preparing these flowers is not for you. Here, gardening expert for stairlift and home lift company Stannah (opens in new tab) and presenter of BBCs Gardeners World, Mark Lane (opens in new tab), has offered his advice for knowing when artichokes are in season so you can harvest the perfect tender buds....

Before learning how to grow pampas grass you need to know when to plant pampas grass to give your plan the best chance of survival. These grasses are an iconic addition to both yards and homes, with dried pampas stems becoming a popular interior design trend in recent years. Adding this plant to your backyard ideas is bound to attract attention for all the right reasons while inspiring relaxation with its long stems and gently swaying....

Of course we want to love the style of our kitchens, and for them to look beautiful while being practical, but it is the one room in the house that can really add value to a home – and make or break a sale – so it’s vital that it isn’t going to date. The key to designing a timeless kitchen so that even if you’re not planning on moving, you won’t feel the need to update it every few years?...

Interior designer Katharine Pooley, believes that the current crisis will impact how we design spaces in the future, and it is not all bad news. THE FUTURE OF INTERIOR DESIGN Katharine Pooley shares her thoughts on how interior design may change in response to the Covid-19 epidemic. 1. CLEANLINESS COMES FIRST Hygiene will be in the forefront of everyone’s minds. The use of materials will be modified to ensure deep cleaning is possible....

Unsurprisingly, carefully-considered bathroom ideas and remodels are top priority for homeowners. In fact, Opendoor’s (opens in new tab) Consumer Trends Expert and broker associate Beatrice de Jong, believes that a good bathroom remodel will ‘increase a home’s resale value.’ Here are her top tips for getting the most from your bathroom makeover – and how to avoid any bathroom remodel mistakes. 1. Do a minimum remodel for a maximum return Beatrice has many years’ experience as a realtor in California, and her professional view is that a ‘minor bathroom remodel, where you replace the flooring, tile, bathtub and sink vanity’ is the most effective....

The London-based expert and founder of the eponymous studio has curated timeless homes for over a decade – and in that time, has mastered the entire design process – including the ‘overwhelming’ starting point. While you may have already found the decorating ideas that work for you, Alidad’s secret will ensure the redesign process is as seamless as possible. This is what you need to remember before your next renovation....

This is because the slow juicing process mimics chewing to gently extract the juice from fruit while retaining the pulp and fibers that your gut will love. These fibers are often destroyed in centrifugal juicers, which work a lot more like a blender to slice through vegetables in record time. I personally tested most of these slow juicers, with some extra help from our expert product testing team. We have hands-on experience of each one, putting them through their paces with a variety of ingredients and monitoring the quality of results....

With specially-crafted designs that work with a selection of grain types, from white and brown rice to quinoa - and even oatmeal, these versatile countertop cookers will get endless use in your kitchen. In our guide to the best rice cookers, we’ve picked a selection of brands like Cuckoo, Philips, and Zojirushi, as well as options from Instant, Dash, and NutriBullet. When shopping for the very best, it’s usually a good idea to go for a Japanese brand, as these rice cookers often include ‘microm’ technology....

And while many of you will be shopping for a slow cooker that can deliver hands-free, family-sized meals, there are models that can deliver single or smaller serves, too. We’ve trialled the best slow cookers you can buy from the top brands, from Crock-Pot, Hamilton Beach, and Cuisinart and more – no duds here. Many are multi-cookers that can pressure cook and roast as well, and which you’ll also find in our guide to the best Instant Pots....