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Bought a few months ago, the property is not only one of the world’s best homes, but marks a significant upgrade from the eccentric star’s previous Echo Park home with Lizzo proudly posting images of herself posing in her new bedroom on her Instagram (opens in new tab) a few weeks ago. Here, we take a look at the spectacular property. Hidden away in a discrete gated community in the mountains of Beverly Hills, the land was owned by her friend Harry Styles between 2014 and 2016....

In a similar way to previous years, the festival will celebrate creativity and fuel decorating ideas for the year ahead – but in many ways – this year’s event will differ from its predecessors. The organizers have dibbed this year’s Design Week as their most ‘meaningful’ ever – due to its reflection of the desire for shared experiences that many people share (amid the pandemic). But you don’t need to be in London to take part....

From dainty lily of the valley and bluebells to striking tulips and daffodils, the arrival of our spring flowers is a real joy after the colder months. Here’s why a bit of pre-planning will go a long way when it comes to bringing your spring garden ideas to life. ‘Most plants are in short supply at the moment through a combination of the effects of the pandemic and Brexit,’ says Monty, writing on his blog (opens in new tab)....

Enter Morning, whose coffee maker is trying to change all that. Originally funded through Kickstarter, their coffee maker offers total precision in your pod coffee. This machine lets you control the temperature and length of your coffee to the exact degree. It’s unlike any other pod coffee on the market. Morning go so far as to say that this machine is ’the new standard in the home coffee experience’. We can’t let a claim like that go untested, so we brought the Morning Coffee Maker into the Homes & Gardens test kitchen and put it through the wringer....

Although the housing market looks to be going from strength to strength largely due to Government support via the Stamp Duty holiday, many experts, including Nationwide, have expressed concern about what will happen when the tax break comes to an end. ‘Housing market activity is likely to slow in the coming quarters, perhaps sharply, if the labour market weakens as most analysts expect, especially once the stamp duty holiday expires at the end of March,’ explains Robert Gardner, Nationwide’s Chief Economist....

However, nautical decor isn’t what it was way back when – it has had a more sophisticated makeover for 2021. We gathered advice from the designers at the top of the industry, who show us how to nail this traditional aesthetic in a modern home. See: Interior design trends – top looks for the year ahead What is nautical decor? Nautical decor is defined by natural colors associated with the ocean – think the neutral tones of stones, sand and driftwood, and the brighter shades inspired by the sea and the crafts we use to navigate it – from the luminescent turquoise of the Caribbean to the racing blue of a yacht’s hull....

‘Moving aside the challenges of an unpredictable climate, it’s made us all re-think how to make the best out of our gardens or external spaces – and have some fun at the same time,’ says interior designer Henriette von Stockhausen, co-founder of VSP Interiors (opens in new tab). ‘Designers have risen to the challenge, coming up with ever more innovative ways to make the experience more enjoyable – from beautiful and supremely comfortable furniture to colorful canopies and a host of ways to keep everyone warm....

Christmas trends are no different, attracting our eagle eyes, and this year sees an unsurprising return to a simpler way of celebrating, with homespun decorations a really big look. However, there’s an important detail to add: the homespun decorations this year – and for years to come, we hope – should be recycled Christmas decorations, or at least eco-friendly, to be truly on trend. This, of course, thanks to the extraordinary work of eco warrior Greta Thunberg (below) and the great Sir David Attenborough (eco choices are even being named as influenced by The Attenborough Effect)....

Accessed by a private bridge, the spectacular apartment provides a sophisticated, indulgent interior combined with the character of the historic building, called Anchor Brewhouse. In short, it offers a unique opportunity to purchase one of the finest riverside apartments in London. See our news section for more expert interiors tips, product launches, and luxury travel and property updates Occupying a prime position on the banks of the Thames, it enjoys breathtaking views of the river and Tower Bridge....

It is a magnificent five bedroom Grade I listed 6,469 sq ft Nash house on Hanover Terrace in Regent’s Park, London. ‘This magnificent Hanover Terrace house… has its own tea house at the end of the spacious garden where the Rothschilds used to sit and take tea each afternoon,’ comments Gary Hersham, Founder of Beauchamp Estates. ‘Tea remains the iconic British beverage, in Britain we drink 165 million cups of tea a day, enough to fill 20 Olympic swimming pools....

See: The top house plants – that all interior design lovers should know about Enter Simon Lycett (opens in new tab) – the esteemed Royal Florist and most recognized floral artist in Britain. In an exclusive discussion with H&G, Simon offered a rare glimpse into what Harry and Meghan’s future nursery ideas may look like – in terms of flowers – at least. Simon’s suggestions are aromatic, therapeutic, and entirely beautiful, and we have a feeling they will shape nurseries for the decade to come....

Try taking a lesson from nature and grow plants alongside your strawberries that will be beneficial for a great harvest. Companion planting is a great way of ensuring a bumper strawberry crop and has been used by gardeners and farmers for many years. Companion planting strawberries is just one of the elements worth trying if you’re learning how to grow strawberries and a way to achieve the best results from your vegetable garden ideas....

The pair remained friends and Tommy bought another farm nearby, which he recently sold for $45 million. See: World’s best homes – explore the globe’s most jaw-dropping houses Tommy and Susie met in 1976 when she took a job working in his small clothing store, People’s Place, in Ithaca, New York. They were married in 1980, and Susie is credited with helping to turn the line, which includes clothing, fragrances and homeware, into a world renowned business, which sold for $1....

See our news section for more recent events and current releases The Garden continues to encourage families and communities to engage with nature and spend time in the great outdoors. The design is inspired by the original garden at RHS Chelsea with many of the key features such as the waterfall, dens and hollow log returning, alongside new elements including a wildflower meadow, rolling hill and summer planting. As with the original RHS Back to Nature Garden, this garden aims to support The Duchess of Cambridge’s work to highlight how time spent in natural environments can help in building the foundations for positive physical and mental wellbeing that last through childhood and over a lifetime....

The pieces from the new collection pay homage to a vintage kitchen aesthetic that is more than just a fleeting phase. Instead, Joanna invites you to fill your space with timeless pieces that will struggle to go out of style. Here’s all you need to know about the Magnolia-approved interior design trend. Joanna Gaines’ vintage kitchen trend Many products in Magnolia’s spring 2022 collection celebrate the vintage kitchen trend – but none more so than the Vintage Blue Stripe Bowl (opens in new tab) (above)....

See more of the world’s best homes and house designs Fond childhood memories of visiting homeware events and interiors shops with her mother, nurtured Laura’s creative flair. ‘My interiors journey began as a child watching and helping my mum,’ she says. ‘I grew up in a similar cottage in Cheshire, where mum was always redecorating or changing the décor.’ Laura first noticed this Yorkshire stone cottage four years ago when she was new to the area, having moved into a rented house with her partner Andy....

Designers have revealed that the easiest but most effective ways of making a small bathroom look bigger, and the good news is that this striking small bathroom idea is right on-trend. Yes, glossy tiles need to go on your remodel shopping list. But what do you need to know before you invest? Here, the experts impart their wisdom. The good news? It works in kitchens, too. Using glossy tiles to make your bathroom look bigger ‘In smaller bathrooms, highly reflective gloss tiles are a great way to create a sense of space,’ says Andrew Bendall, Marketing Manager at Craven Dunnill Jackfield (opens in new tab)....

This enduring fixture knows how to make a statement in spaces of all sizes, and designers love its striking yet timeless ability to elevate a room instantly. However, while this entryway idea is faultless in terms of design, it is less admired by those who practice the principles of Feng Shui. While some chandeliers are beneficial to your entryway’s Feng Shui, other, more pointy fixtures may leave a negative impression on all who pass through your home....

Decorative details were once reserved for other rooms in the house but these days wallpapers, fabrics and rugs in bathrooms are gaining momentum and popularity. When considering bathroom ideas during the planning stages of your house project, it’s worth thinking about adding these details to give your scheme that little bit extra. For obvious reasons, many are hesitant about adding textiles and soft furnishings to a bathroom, so we’ve asked the experts for their tips on getting it right....

The former fashion buyer and interior stylist had left the bright lights of London for a quieter life in the country, and downsized to a decluttered, ‘temporary’ rental – a stone farmhouse of a former dairy farm, in an Oxfordshire village. The Grade II-listed Cotswold stone property was sparsely clad, with bolt-on 20th-century fixtures and fittings, the signature of a decade of tenants. However, Anna appreciated the house’s beautiful bones and began to imagine how she could realize its full potential....