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Priarie-style planting, wildflower meadows and native plants are inspiring us to create more naturalistic gardens low on maintenance, and filled with attractive wildlife garden ideas. New research* into garden trends on the image-lead social media platform found 1,000 ‘wild garden’ boards on Pinterest and 212,502 Pinterest pins. ‘A clear trend for spring 2022 appears to be a move away from more obviously-designed spaces into more relaxed and naturalistic gardens,’ says Shroopa Patel, category manager for OnBuy Garden Furniture Sets (opens in new tab)....

If you’re strategic with your paint ideas, you can turn a narrow entryway into one of the impactful rooms of your home – and this color combination is right on-trend. In discussion with H&G, Ruth revealed what you need to know. The best color combination for a narrow entryway Choosing a lighter shade such as Shallows (opens in new tab), a cool grey, will make the space feel instantly brighter,’ Ruth says....

I’m usually pretty reticent about recommending products to you – so when I pick something, I only do so with the confidence that what I’m highlighting is really good, tried and tested by not just me but the wider team – and, of course, that it is sensibly priced. Full disclosure: I’m buying this but haven’t tried it yet. However, it has been thoroughly tested by Millie Fender, our small appliance editor who has put a huge amount of air fryers, including this one, through their paces....

Only a few decades before Barack Obama became the 44th President of the United States, the former POTUS was a political science major at Columbia University in New York City. A degree which certainly paid off for the former president turned author. And just like many other students at the Ivy League University, he found himself living with friends in a rental apartment in the Morningside Heights neighborhood of Upper Manhattan....

You can reshuffle your furniture, treat yourself to some new homeware, or spend time clearing out all those spaces you’ve been meaning to get to. Making these changes doesn’t have to be overwhelming; start small and use this six step approach to help you achieve a balanced living space that will lift your mood. SeeHow to sleep better – five ways sleep improves your health 1. CHOOSE THE RIGHT COLOUR PALETTE The colours of each room in a home are a direct reflection of personality and can strongly influence mood and thoughts....

However, the Wolf Gourmet Elite Countertop Oven isn’t just a countertop oven – it’s the Mercedes Benz, BMW, or Porsche of countertop ovens. I’ve had it for over two years, and although I’ve tested dozens of the best toaster ovens, Wolf remains my favorite, and it’s the one that is always on my countertop when I’m not in testing mode. In over two years of nearly-daily usage, the Wolf Gourmet Elite Countertop Oven still looks and functions remarkably well....

And, of course, these kids’ room ideas also have to provide generous storage for all that has to kept in the room to maximize the space and encourage (we can only hope) tidiness. These bedroom ideas will inspire rooms that can also grow with them, adapting to different requirements as the years pass, and to their changing tastes. Bedroom ideas for boys From transportive murals to timeless schemes, we’ve brought together a selection of seriously cool bedrooms for boys – along with some expert advice – to help you design a daring den for your kids....

Now on the market for $12 million, the contemporary farmhouse-style home was completed in early 2022. Its sumptuous and inspired interiors are the distinctive work of designer Jae Omar (opens in new tab), who talked to us about the project and shares its luxury highlights below. 1. Cedar ceiling in the open-plan living room There are many striking living room ideas here that would lend a touch of luxury to any style of home....

See: our spaces section for more inspiring featured homes See some of the world’s best homes – beautiful properties from around the globe The property Tall, narrow houses such as this are not well suited to modern life so the redesign was an opportunity to rework the internal space. The kitchen-dining room, for instance, was on the ground floor, which meant the couple spent all of their time there, but they wanted to find a way that would make it easier to use the whole house....

See: our Spaces section for more inspiring house tours ‘The size of the house took some getting used to,’ says the owner, ‘but the children were thrilled to have their own bedrooms, as they had had to share until then. Now they have a room each, plus a playroom where they can spread out all their toys. They can chase each other all over the house. ‘For us, the best thing is that we are now able to have friends and family to stay in comfort....

See: more inspiring house tours in our Spaces section See some of the world’s best homes – beautiful properties from around the globe The property So, too, did the interior. Built in the 1840s, the brick and stucco-fronted townhouse is tucked into aquiet, tree-shaded cul de sac that has a ‘proper community feel’. The architecture – ‘technically Victorian, but Georgian in style’ – also appealed to Michael, a financier with aesthetic leanings....

Here we explore the very best of the Art Deco décor trend – and how to effectively and beautifully use this popular interior design aesthetic in your home. Art Deco decor ideas – how to embrace this popular trend The age of jazz, roaring cars, glamorous décor and romantic train travel, cocktails in slender glasses, swinging ropes of pearls, beads and bobbed hair, feather boas and fringes, optimism and energy, color and noise – forget 2020, let us take you back to the early 1920s....

Babs, who has recently partnered with Adobe Express to create stationery designs that make the holidays easier, says that taking Christmas decorations down her way will also make them easier to put back up again next year. ‘For full disclosure, I don’t take everything down right away – we celebrate the 12 days of Christmas,’ she says in an exclusive interview with H&G. ‘I don’t take decorations down until after January 2nd....

No longer perceived as a purely functional and clinical space, your bathroom should reflect the same level of character and identity as the interior design found in the rest of your home. No matter the design you’re planning for your bathroom ideas, your walls provide an inviting surface area to install both practical and creative features. Whether you want to create a striking design through dynamic bathroom wall tile ideas, or keep things simple and subtle with the use of mirrors and artwork, our range of bathroom wall ideas can integrate into a variety of schemes and spaces....

Whether you’re looking to create your own restful sanctuary or planning a space to accommodate guests, the key to a successful bedroom design is balancing practicality with style, and luckily there are plenty of ideas that marry the two. To help get you inspired we’ve rounded up an array of bedroom ideas to help you lay out the perfect space along with some handy tips from the experts. Bedroom layout ideas Finding the right bedroom layout ideas can be a daunting task as there are an infinite number of ways to arrange a bedroom depending on the size, shape, and specific function of the room....

It’s time to get wise with your wardrobe organization and smarten up your sideboards. Neglect storage solutions from your bedroom at your peril, as tidiness is the first step to a strong design scheme. While your bedroom might not be on show to visitors as often as other rooms, making sure you keep the clutter in check will ensure a relaxing environment for unwinding at the end of the day....

Of course, the question that comes to mind is where are the best places to buy bedding? Depending on your needs and budget, there are a lot of options. Are you after something simple or hoping to style a bed that resembles those in a five-star hotel? This is a list of the best places to buy bedding, whether you’re after bedding basics like the best bed sheets, the best pillows or the best luxury bedding....

Whether you opt for a majestic stone structure or a more minimalist hanging design, bird bath ideas are a quick and simple way to incorporate more wildlife garden ideas into your plot. ‘Bird baths are one of my favorite recommendations for gardeners seeking to expand the variety and concentration of wildlife in their gardens,’ says Marc Parnell, author of The Birding Pro’s Field Guides (opens in new tab). ‘In fact, some home bird baths attract over 50 species each year....

Here we look at Ian Mankin’s start in business, the growth of this interior design powerhouse, and the brand’s innovations today. The man behind the name The son of a London-based fabric wholesaler, Ian Mankin (opens in new tab)’s first foray into business was during the 1960s when he worked as a fashion designer specialising in high-end leather goods. With a shop on London’s fashionable Carnaby Street, he designed clothes for the Beatles – including some signature leather trench coats – as well as Michael Caine and President Ronald Reagan....

While it is, of course, perfectly possible to put whatever combination of items you like from the dirty laundry hamper into the machine and run a washing cycle, it doesn’t necessarily follow that it’s what you should do. Here, we take a look at the best way to wash clothes and towels with advice and laundry room ideas from the experts. Can you wash clothes with towels: the steps to selecting laundry loads The answer to the question can you wash clothes with towels is, of course, that you can – and many people do....