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But when a For Sale sign appeared on a particularly special local property, the couple could not turn a blind eye… Scroll down to enjoy the couple’s property, then visit the world’s best homes to see more beautiful houses. ‘I was nervous, but excited too, because we’d long been aware of this house,’ Jo says. ‘It’s quite a landmark in the area, due to its high position and the huge bay windows, which are unusual for the Dales....

If you’re considering new accent wall ideas, you may want to avoid dark wood, as this darker hue comes with a host of problems. But is there ever a way to make other wooden accent walls work in your scheme? And how can you differentiative between the wood? This is what you need to know about the controversial interior design trend. Dark wooden accent walls – the trend to avoid in your living room?...

The Everdure Fusion is what you get when you combine electric controls with classic charcoal cooking, hence the name: Fusion. It comes with a pedestal as well as short freestanding legs for use when traveling, and it even has space for an in-built rotisserie thanks to its thoughtful design. I tested the Fusion for a few weeks at my parents’ house (my small yard is very much a work in progress) and was impressed by its easy assembly, user-friendly design, and the range of features on offer....

See: Color trends – the latest key trends you will see this year As a medical consultant working in A&E during the day, Geraldine has honed her design skills as a stylist and homeware photographer in her spare time. She built up an incredible résumé as the founder of the award-winning blog Little Big Bell (opens in new tab), an Instagram content creator, and an established part of the interior design community....

Following the celebrations of Christmas and New Year, people’s moods naturally experience a bit of a slump in January, and after the year we’ve just had together with the fact that next few months are set to continue with more of the same, it almost feels like 2021 may experience the most dismal Blue Monday on record. On the whole, the H&G team are glass-half-full people so we’ve decided to share our plans for today to ensure we keep in good spirits for the dreariest day of the year....

This year experts predict this Bridgerton-inspired design movement to take over garden trends as the Regencycore favorite prepares to return for season two this month. When the show aired in December 2020, searches for ‘Amethyst wisteria’ soared as much as 400 per cent for garden retailer Primrose (opens in new tab). As we prepare to be inspired by perfectly manicured gardens experts advise on how to get the look in your own outdoor space....

Ranunculus flowers come as singles and doubles, some of which are densely packed with petals. Also known as the Persian Buttercup, and referred to by some gardeners as ’the rose of the spring’, these flowers, unlike their yellow wildflower relatives, are available in a spectrum of shades from yellows and oranges through to pinks and purples and are perfect flower bed ideas for giving you that romantic rose fix in spring....

While we’re spending so much time at home, getting out into the garden is excellent for our wellbeing. SeeGreen therapy - how gardening can improve your physical and mental wellbeing What’s more, the nation has also discovered the benefits of caffeine-free infusions and sales of herbal and fruit teas are soaring. And while the ever-expanding array of packages lined up on supermarket shelves provides ample flavours for any tea caddy, picking your own homegrown or foraged ingredients can be even more rewarding - now more than ever....

So, don’t discard your hanging basket and container fuchsias at the end of the growing season, as many people do. Instead, keep them alive through the winter by putting them into a dormant state during the colder months. It’s easy to do and if you get it right your fuchsias will reward you in a delightfully flowery way. Maximum blooms next summer, minimal effort for the gardener – win win....

Among the most recognisable perennial bulbs, daffodils is the common name of the backyard forms of the genus narcissus, which has more than 50 species and 25,000 varieties. There are thousands of cultivars and great diversity in the shapes and colors of daffodils, from the common yellows, to pastel pinks and white. There are many different forms of daffodil flowers, too, such as trumpet, large-cupped, single, double or split-corona – so why not try growing different varieties in separate areas of your yard as one of your flower bed ideas?...

A tree stump is an inevitable consequence of cutting down a mature tree, but it doesn’t have to be a blight on your backyard ideas. There are some really creative tree stump ideas to turn it into a practical and even beautiful feature. However, if you do choose remove a tree stump, then it’s important to establish whether you can tackle it on a DIY basis, or if you need to bring in a professional....

‘The Iconic American House; Architectural Masterworks since 1990’ by Dominic Bradbury and Richard Powers offers up over 400 photographs of the groundbreaking residential architecture in the country over the last 120 years. This compendium includes a wide-range of styles, but each telling their own story. From early 20th Century European-inspired buildings, the organic architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright and the contemporary dynamic designs of Steven Holl, we follow the journey that American took in designing her own styles and expressions....

Reckoned as one of the most prominent tastemakers in the industry, Apfel invigorates generation-after-generation to be fearless in their choices – home decor included, and this month, we’re in for a treat. The fashion tour de force teamed up with Etsy to hand-select her favorite items from small businesses. See: Interior design trends – top looks for the year ahead ‘It’s important to let ourselves indulge in pretty things,’ she says....

The condo, located in a luxe apartment building (just north of Miami Beach), became the couple’s home after leaving Washington DC in January 2021 – when her father, Donald Trump, left the Presidential office. The businesswoman was the senior advisor in his administration, and she worked as the director of the Office of Economic Initiatives and Entrepreneurship. Ivanka and her investor husband, Jared Kusher (who also served as a senior advisor to the 45th president), are set to leave their condo for a $24 million mansion in the nearby Indian Creek community – unofficially known as the ‘billionaire bunker....

Kitchenaid claims this mixer still has all of the power of its bigger sister, despite its little size. We put it to the test by mixing up a series of bakes to see how it performed and to see if it really can still take it all on. The KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer (the larger model) is renowned for its appearance on The Great British Baking Show, and for the multitude of sumptuous colors that you can snap it up in....

In its abundance of shades, lilac is easy to plant and even easier to maintain. The low-maintenance shrub is accessible to all – regardless of soil, habitat, or temperature zone. So it seems only right that it has now received one of the highest titles of all. But what makes this garden idea so special? And why is it so sought-after this 2022? ‘For many people, lilacs bring back memories of family members, grandparents and aunts, and uncles, who have grown them in the past, says Katie Tamony, chief marketing officer for plant-growers Monrovia (opens in new tab)....

Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the Deben Peninsula and looking across to Bawdsey village, Found Tower is the perfect modern-meets-historical getaway. Martello towers, sometimes known simply as Martellos, are small defensive coastal forts that were built across the British Empire during the 19th century, from the time of the French Revolutionary Wars onwards. See: Inside a rustic-luxe lodge on a former Henry VIII estate They stand up to 40 feet high and typically had a garrison of one officer and 15–25 men....

March and April are the best months to grow tomatoes so there is no better time to arm yourself with Monty’s expertise and grow a tomato plant from seeds. Monty Don’s tomato-growing tricks Use seeds from fresh tomatoes If you’re keen to grow a tomato plant but are unable to pick up seed packets or want to try a home-grown trick, you can use seeds from fresh tomatoes. Simply soak them in water for around 14 hours, dry them with a paper towel, and plant them, using Monty’s tips, within one week....

Retailer Modern Rugs carried out the study that used a decade of Google Trend data for the most popular interior design colour searches from January 2010 to January 2020, all visualised in an animated bar chart. See: The most popular Fired Earth paint colours The biggest winners of the decade along with grey, were black and white, consistently duking it out for the nation’s favourite. This was down to the nation’s love of monochromatic colour schemes that complimented many modern motifs....

Many of us tuned into Nigella Lawson’s Cook Eat Repeat to lust after goey-chocolate bakes and pasta dishes. However, it seems that thanks to Nigella and her ‘micro-wah-vey’, we’ve fallen back in love with retro style or country farmhouse kitchens. Over half of homeowners are opting for traditional over modern, sleek designs, according to research by leading kitchen retailer, Magnet. Plus, we’re now seeing a return of one very retro kitchen feature: the walk-in pantry, with an incredible 75% of us wanting to see one in our own kitchen....