With monstera being one of the best indoor plants, it is important to keep them in top condition for the best effect. Despite being great low-light plants, they are still prone to several common houseplant problems so learning how to properly care for monstera plants to prevent these problems is essential. ‘The popular Monstera houseplant, also known as the Swiss cheese plant, is known for its statement leaves and distinctive pattern....
While Feng Shui bedroom layout is conventionally linked to bed and mirror placement, experts have shared that the date you decorate similarly affects your space. And their advice couldn’t come at a better time – as the next significant day occurs in only a few days. July 28th is the next best date to decorate and organize your bedroom – followed by August 27th next month. But what makes these days so impactful?...
‘We designed a new kitchen, bathrooms, fireplaces, and custom millwork throughout,’ explained Evans. The substantial project required Evans and her team to not only help redesign the entire house, but also reconcile potentially conflicting needs: a neutral color scheme had to work well for a life with children, while the traditional architecture needed decor that felt contemporary, but not out of place. The result is an elegant, pristine but inviting design scheme that makes a reinvented house feel like one of the world’s best homes (opens in new tab)....
See: Bedroom ideas – designs and inspiration for beautiful bedrooms It’s easy to make mistakes when choosing one and there are many key considerations. We cover the top five most common mistakes below with some fabulous expert interior design comments from key designers. 1. Getting the proportion wrong Balance is key here because two matching nightstands crafted from mahogany won’t work with a beautiful handcrafted vintage style ironwork bed. However, they will look fabulous next to a chunky button-backed upholstered design....
There’s also the element of excitement involved in rummaging around everything from your local charity shop to a flea market on the continent, in the hopes of unearthing a truly one-off item of furniture. If you’re ready to embrace you’re inner Bargain Hunt contestant, you need to read our list of five things you should never buy new. See more: Living room ideas – inspiration for decorating and furnishing your space...
‘My clients were medical professionals who sought a waterfront home of tranquility that connected the inside to the outside in a very intentional way,’ said Annapolis-based architect Cathy Purple Cherry, explaining her design for this stunning nature-inspired property. Wellbeing guru and New York Times best-selling author Dr Wayne Scott Andersen spent two years looking for the perfect spot for his home, before settling on this idyllic, 3-acre property on Harness Creek in Annapolis, Maryland....
With careful space planning and a little forethought, getting one that’s the envy of Carrie Bradshaw is easier than you might think. So before you start browsing walk-in closet ideas, here are 9 top tips you need to know. Design a walk in closet Whether you are looking for closet organization ideas, dressing room ideas or just some neat bedroom storage ideas, designing a walk-in closet needs careful planning. Below, we take you through the basics, step by step....
The spaces she creates are comfortable, useful, and stand up to the realities of daily life. THE PROPERTY ‘When our clients purchased this glamorous home on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, it cried out for a decorative update in a major way,’ says Caitlin. ‘At the time, the walls were painted dark burgundy and deep hunter green, the furniture was outdated, and the overall effect was staid. The apartment was a long way from the ‘chic New York City pad’ that our clients desired....
William and Catherine are one of the most famous – and glamorous – couples in the world, and part of a family that’s steeped in tradition, so it’s perhaps no surprise that the couple’s Christmas decorating ideas are reassuringly conservative. Instead of embracing ‘Christmas trends’, the Prince and Princess have gone for a classic color palette of green, red, and gold – and festive favorites – such as an understated Christmas garland....
These home exercise machines let you enjoy all the fun and benefits of walking and running, with none of the impacts. If you have downstairs neighbors, they’ll love you for choosing an elliptical instead of a treadmill – that lower impact also translates to a quieter workout. But don’t make the mistake of thinking it also equals boring: Most of these elliptical trainers pack impressive interactive and entertainment features, letting you ‘run’ through world-famous locales or work with trainers who adjust your machine’s resistance and incline remotely....
From kettles to shower-heads, limescale build up can occur across the home. So, if you live in a hard water area and drink a lot of tea and coffee, it is definitely worth investing in one of the best hard water kettles so you don’t have to worry about hard water ruining your kettle over time. There are so many kettle’s out there to choose from, from the best electric kettles to the best stovetop kettles, and it can be hard to choose a design that is perfectly suited to your kitchen and needs....
Immersion blenders with attachments are also fantastic for whisking heavy cream or kneading cookie dough, and while they can’t do everything the more traditional buys on our best blenders list can, their small size makes them an ideal addition to a busy kitchen or a must-have for smaller kitchens with little storage space for larger appliances. Our list of best immersion blenders is compiled after hard-won testing. We used them to make sauces for pasta dishes and dips such as hummus and baba ganoush....
All of the juicers included in this guide have been thoroughly reviewed by members of our reviews team, so you can not only trust that we have had hands-on experience of each one, but you can click through to read complete reviews, and learn more about each juicer’s benefits and drawbacks. We tested each juicer for the quality of the results: a consistently clean juice is what you expect, after all....
The Core Custom Food Processor comes in three different sizes – 13 cups, 10 cups, and a 4-cup chopper – as well as four finish colors. We wanted to see how its performance stacks up against other similarly sized appliances, so we tested the 10-cup model over the course of several weeks. After using the food processor to make recipes like jam, energy balls, and guacamole, we were impressed by its thoughtful design and useful features, including its sealed work bowl, multiple accessories, and compact storage....
See more design projects:Design house: a modern and sophisticated East Coast residence, designed by Jamie Bush While ABH Interiors always seeks to incorporate historical and unique pieces into their projects, the San Francisco Decorator Showcase provided yet another opportunity for ABH Interiors to luxuriously weave history and modernity together. See more design projects:Design house: an historic lakefront Tudor with a dark, Gothic interior BATHROOM ABH Interiors has been tasked with a metamorphosis of the master bathroom spa at the 18,000 square foot Presidio Heights mansion at 3800 Washington Street....
When interior designer Ginny Macdonald took on the project, the clients asked her to bring the living room, dining room and kitchen together into a single main space. Macdonald not only did that, but added an extra dining nook and mini mudroom, and worked with an open approach to the home’s garden, accessible through large, glass sliding and bi-fold doors. ‘With the open connection between the indoor and outdoor spaces, we really focused the concept on a Japanese, Scandinavian modern design with European influences,’ said Macdonald....
‘Undeniably, many of us are immersed in technology throughout the working day. As such, there is something luxurious about escaping to a cosy nook with a comfortable chair and a good book. ‘Home library ideas offer a relaxing escape from the daily grind, an oasis of calm amid the humdrum of a busy routine. We have installed many a library in the homes of our clients – and this is what we always advise,’ says Emma Sims Hilditch of design studio Sims Hilditch (opens in new tab)....
Keaton is no stranger to the world of interior design trends, with her passion displayed through her books House (2012), California Romantica (2007), and The House Pinterest Built (2017). The collaboration adds yet another role to her ever-growing resume, with the collection marking Keaton’s first outing as a fabric creator. The fabric collection, titled Elements by Diane Keaton is one of S. Harris (opens in new tab)’s more restrained collections, reflecting the timeless elegance and enduring style the Something’s Gotta Give actress is well known for....
The former host of the eponymous talk show and her wife, actress Portia de Rossi, first purchased the estate for $7 million before flipping it less than a year later to Tinder co-founder Sean Rad for $11 million. However, Ellen and Portia later repurchased the home for $14.3 million before recently selling it to Bumble CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd for an impressive $21 million. Rancho San Leandro is more than one of the world’s best homes – it is an iconic site (pictured below) with an eternal legacy in Californian history....
See our news section for more expert interiors tips, product launches, and luxury travel and property updates Augustus lived in the home during the early 1900s in a ménage a trois with his wife and mistress. By the 1920s he was the leading portraitist of his day whose sitters included distinguished contemporaries such as George Bernard Shaw and T.E. Lawrence. The present day house is a lovely family home, refurbished by its present owners and extended over the years....
