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While last year’s housing market forecasts were full of uncertainty, the property experts at Rightmove (opens in new tab) appear to be certain that UK property isn’t heading for a downturn. Even with the impact of coronavirus and the looming stamp duty holiday deadline, prices are still expected to keep rising – by four per cent year-on-year, according to Rightmove’s Director of Property Data, Tim Bannister. As Tim explains, ‘with Rightmove’s unique leading indicators of buyer and seller behavior we are confident that the housing market will continue to outperform general expectations next year as it did this....

The gorgeous nine-acre estate, called Villa Firenze, will be sold to the highest bidder, with no reserve, by Concierge Auctions next month. The property has more than 20,000 square feet of living space, with three guest residences, 13 bedrooms, 17 bathrooms and eight half-baths, according to the listing on Hyland & Hilton. Take a tour below – and when you’re done, hop on over to our page dedicated to the world’s best homes for more....

Whether you’re looking for an iconic Adirondack, a restful outdoor rocking chair, or a business-like swivel chair, a patio seat is essential for fully enjoying your outside space. The best outdoor furniture might suit a larger space, but if your backyard is bijou, a patio or porch chair can be a space-saving solution, and, of course, the style you opt for should have the same appeal that indoor chairs do: beautiful to look at, fits its surroundings perfectly, and is comfortable enough to nod off in....

We’ve tested the best personal blenders, including corded and cordless models, for everything from power to portability, blending function and ease of cleaning, putting them through their paces for everything from smoothies to salsas to ensure we can report back meticulously on performance, weight and ease of use. Heftier choices are typically more powerful, though the Cuisinart EvolutionX Cordless Blender is our top choice; it packs in a lot of power in a small device....

See: Small kitchen ideas – turn your compact kitchen into a smart, organized space The 44-year-old television personality, who calls New York City home, knows a thing or two about finding creative ways to make the most of a tiny kitchen. Gail is the author of the best-selling book Bringing It Home: Favorite Recipes from a Life of Adventurous Eating (opens in new tab). Of the book’s heart and soul, the food critic tells H&G, ‘It’s really about taking all of those travels and lessons that I learned along the way and translating them into recipes that I cook at home for my family....

However, buying antique furniture online is a different concept to happening upon a beautiful piece in an antiques market, requiring a certain amount of know-how. See: Interior design tips – decorating secrets for the world’s top experts How to shop for antique furniture online We spoke to Camilla Clarke and Ottalie Stride, co-creative directors from interior design studio, Albion Nord (opens in new tab), for their top tips on how to shop for antiques....

In addition to running his own design studio with a team of nine, Matthew Williamson (opens in new tab) is creative director of architectural real estate firm The Blue Pearl Ibiza. Interior projects have included the courtyard at Blakes Hotel (opens in new tab), the bridal suite at 17th century stately home Aynhoe Park (opens in new tab) and, perhaps best known, Belmond’s La Residencia Hotel suite (opens in new tab) in Deja, Mallorca....

Here, she explains how she creates a color palette. ‘Whether it’s the rusty leaves of an autumnal woodland, or the verdant green of rolling hills, color has the ability to communicate a feeling and enhance our mood. ‘At Sims Hilditch (opens in new tab), we understand the transformative power of a color scheme. In many ways, our approach to a color palette is much like an artist, mixing colors on a palette....

According to design experts, we are on the edge of a new garden revolution – as gardeners are injecting remnants of the past into their exteriors, from sundials and statues to a unique salvaged treasures. See: Small garden ideas – clever designs for maximizing a compact gardening space Antique fans have spent years filling their interiors with historical pieces, however, as Founder of Renaissance London (opens in new tab), and leader of the garden revolution, Owen Pacey, suggests, it is time to continue this refined aesthetic into the great outdoors....

This week, Britain’s Royal Horticultural Society (opens in new tab) (RHS) revealed that, since 2015, front yard greenery in the UK has grown by almost forty square miles – or the size of London’s Hyde Park, with over one million UK front yards containing nothing but greenery. The RHS also shared that the amount of front gardens with no plants at all has halved. These impressive statistic is particularly welcomed at a time when people are increasingly looking for activities that improve their wellbeing, preserve local wildlife, and heal the planet....

Getting the heart of the home just right can seem like a huge undertaking but setting an accurate budget in advance will allow you to find the best way for you to achieve the look you’re aiming for without over-stretching your finances. Whether it’s a cabinet refresh or an entirely new set up, we’ve outlined guidance for all your kitchen ideas below and broken down how much you can expect to pay when remodelling your kitchen....

To make sure you have the most magical Christmas, let’s ensure you have the healthiest tree that will last the season, from selecting the right type of tree for you all the way to how to care for a Christmas tree as long as you have it up. Once you’ve read up all about the trees, make sure to take a look at our guide of how to decorate a Christmas tree....

With variable levels, you can create distinct garden areas, each with their own purpose, ambiance and planting scheme, as well as a variety of seating areas in which to sit and drink in the views below or above. Budget is important when designing any garden, but particularly so with sloping garden ideas, where if you don’t plan things out carefully costs can escalate. There are a number of key elements to consider when planning a design for a sloping garden that can also link in to other backyard ideas....

Fiona Leahy would make a wonderful heroine of a contemporary bestseller. To begin with she has a gloriously glam job: a party planner extraordinare… chosen by the rich and famous to style events all over the world. She also, like so many romantic heroines, has a wicked wit and down-to-earth Irish roots. See:At home with Skye McAlpine 1. GO BIG There is something marvellous about maximalism. There is nothing more decadently daring than colour and pattern, and Fiona is no stranger to taking risks....

Whether you’re looking to create a harmonious addition, a bright accent or a design-led statement, backsplash tiles are a stylish, hygienic and durable solution that also add color, pattern and texture to the space. If you are looking for kitchen ideas, tiles are the least disruptive way to upgrade your kitchen backsplash over a complete renovation. A new backsplash is something that could be installed in a weekend, but gives your kitchen years of fresh new life....

If an apple tree is allowed to get too far out of shape its branches may weaken to the point where they won’t be able to support the weight of the apples. An overgrown tree with too many dense branches won’t allow the air and light to reach the fruit and could therefore be vulnerable to disease – not something you want amongst your kitchen garden ideas. When should apple trees be pruned?...

Cucumbers are attractive, versatile plants, and their fruit makes a refreshing addition to salads, sandwiches and cocktails. As climbing vines, they are also space-efficient, making them one of the best kitchen garden ideas for a small backyard. However, when learning how to grow cucumbers, an important part of the process is pruning them properly, in order to keep the plants productive. ‘Cucumbers are one of the most active plants that can ruin your gardening system and plans really fast,’ says Emilly Barbosa Fernandes, expert small space gardener and consultant at HouseGrail (opens in new tab)....

By testing the pH levels in soil it means you’re equipped to get the best possible results from your garden. It’s more important than you might think. If you’re a happy-go-lucky gardener, you could be running a risk in terms of plant health by not checking the pH levels in soil. It is especially worth checking out soil pH if you’ve moved into a new house, before redesigning or planting a new garden, or if you want to start growing your own fruit and vegetables....

Mar-a-Lago is a vast 17-acre estate in Palm Beach boasting 58 bedrooms, 33 bathrooms, 12 fireplaces, five tennis courts, and a 20,000 square-foot ballroom decorated with gold leaf worth millions. And it has created as much attention as the Obama house and Joe Biden’s houses combined. Trump bought the property in 1985 from cereals heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post. Mrs Post donated the property to the US Government in 1973 for use as a winter escape, but it was returned to the Post Foundation in 1981 following worries over high maintenance costs and security issues....

Joanna, who is known for her contemporary industrial style, revealed her interior design tips, where she shared the story behind all her home remodels. The memory, Joanna shares, dates back to New Mexico, where she found her signature style whilst traveling with her husband Chip. In her blog (opens in new tab), Joanna described the picture she always has in her mind when designing. ‘Ten years ago, Chip and I were taking a road trip to New Mexico....