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Plant and garden experts from Gardening Express (opens in new tab) have revealed the six must-have tools gardeners should have in even the most basic toolkit, whether you have large grounds to upkeep or a small garden design (opens in new tab) to maintain. ‘With a lot of time being spent in our own homes recently many of us have turned to gardening in order enjoy the fresh air and pass the time,’ say GardeningExpress....

The show sparked the Regencycore movement – a regal-inspired interior design trend that continues to take over social media ahead of the second season. Regencycore includes ornate wallpapers, textiles, and manicured gardens that mimic the Bridgerton set. These decorating ideas can elevate every home; however, Regencycore’s power doesn’t end with its aesthetic. In fact, real estate experts have revealed that the trend is one of the best ways to add value to your home....

Their property is an extraordinary home, packed with rustic and beautiful objects. Take the tour – and when you’re done, don’t miss more of the world’s best homes on our dedicated page. The property Home is a handsome Grade II-listed country house, with roaring fires, squishy sofas and plenty of room to spread out. The family previously lived in a converted barn, which they outgrew. ‘The barn was very contemporary in style....

Toe kicks versus plinths is a recurring debate, and one that’s come to the fore on Instagram recently. See: Country kitchen ideas – get the rustic look with our ultimate inspiration gallery ‘Toe-kicks tend to be more common in the US, where kitchens often have a freestanding look,’ says Collette Black from deVOL (opens in new tab). ‘In the UK, many of our customers choose skirting for a more fitted appearance that suits an English-style kitchen, but it’s really down to personal preference....

As the days get shorter and the nights longer, ski fanatics and winter mountain-lovers prepare to ascend up to Europe’s snowy peaks. There are few places quite so beautiful and luxurious as Severins in picturesque Lech, a nine-suite hotel with its own four-bedroom Private Residence, who this season welcomes one of the UK’s most loved chefs, Tom Aikens, for a series of intimate dinners over the half term period in collaboration with Severins talented Head Chef, Kevin Szalai....

The property, owned by Los Angeles part-owner Robert (Bobby) Patton Jr, is located in ultra-exclusive Laughlin Park. Once home to film legends such as Charlie Chaplin and Cecil B. DeMille, the Laughlin Park enclave is still a celebrity favorite, with notable neighbors such as Angelina Jolie, Kristen Stewart, Natalie Portman, and Kristen Bell & Dax Shepard. See: World’s best homes – tour the globe’s most beautiful houses Built in 1920, the estate was home to famed comedian W....

Situated on a 1.3-acre site perched on a plateau above Coachella Valley, the rugged, inhospitable Santa Rosa Mountains rise immediately from the back yard; bighorn sheep can often be seen wandering on the rocks above. The 6,357-square-foot house sits roughly in the middle of the property; entry is off the driveway and through a private courtyard. The client’s goals were to create an open and light filled home that maximised views of the Coachella Valley below and the Santa Rosa mountains to the south and west....

Their house, not far from Hastings and the south coast, sits on the crest of a hill, with its grounds and meadows dipping gently down towards the valley below. From here, one can see for miles across the open countryside and farmland of East Sussex. It truly is an idyllic spot for a family home. Scroll down to enjoy the couple’s property, then visit the world’s best homes to see more beautiful houses....

That was especially evident during our recent phone call when she shared her morning routine for our fourth installment of ‘Wake up with…’. Even with some noisy neighbors and a bit of construction, our conversation quickly had a friendly feel. Coming from a large Turkish family herself, Daphne instantly related to my larger-than-life Italian family. She enthusiastically embraced every topic of discussion with the same warm and friendly candor she’s best known for....

As we sit on the fringe of the hottest season, there is no better time to remind yourself of the logistics behind your air conditioner – so you can call in help quickly – and stay cool when it matters the most. Sometimes, saving your unit can be as simple as learning how to clean an air conditioner – but other times, the problem is more complicated. Here’s what the experts suggest....

While some new AC units are amongst the best ways to add value to your property, others can be problematic if you’re looking to move your home from the market. So, whether you’re viewing properties – or you’re thinking about listing your home – it’s important to know what you need to look out for. Here, realtors share what you need to know before investing. Is your air conditioner devaluing your home?...

Trends come and go – and then often, come back again! An interior design trend that was once the height of fashion and favored by designers and dwellers alike can then fall flat, to only resurface later down the line and be loved again once more. As this is the nature of trends and the ever-evolving and developing sector of design, every year, there are always going to be certain products, looks and decor ideas that we have fallen out of love with, so, we ask the experts and the team at H&G for their worst trends of 2022....

The Design Centre has labeled this ‘pioneering new vision for an annual live event’ as one of their most ambitious projects to date. But what sets WOW!house apart? Alongside its natural ability to reset interior design trends for the summer season, this event will bring the best of international design to one place – and excite all your senses in the process. The event will exhibit over 20 interior and exterior spaces (all of which are created by an esteemed interior designer) – to collectively represent diverse styles and inspiration from across the globe....

‘Choosing color is one of the hardest parts of decorating because we only actually know the true color of something because it’s sitting next to another color,’ says Rachel Chudley, an interior designer renowned for her use of strong color. Here, designers, decorators, and experts reveal how to approach choosing room color ideas and decorating with color with confidence, from using the color wheel to create strong color combinations to using accent shades and neutrals....

Your front door is a mirror to your interior – giving guests and passers-by a glimpse of what they could expect from the rest of your home. So, it’s imperative to get your front door color ideas right. And the easiest way to achieve this is through color. You might even be interested in what Feng Shui front door colors to use, too. 5 front door colors to avoid – according to designers The power of color is undeniably transformative, but while you may want to know which paint ideas are best for your front door, it is just as essential to know which hues to avoid and what colors cause anxiety....

Charlie North, the designer behind Gleneagles’ interiors, and Vice President of Interior Design at Ennismore, sat down with H&G to share five key interior design tips from the city’s most luxurious new opening. This is how to recreate the Townhouse’s style – anywhere. 1. Place your plants to draw attention to architecture ‘Palms were often used in grand spaces in the 19th and early 20th centuries, and so we also chose to use a combination of palms and banana leaf plants for their scale....

When it comes to small bathroom design, clever planning – which includes everything from layout, to fitting choices, to smart storage options – is key to ensuring that even a tiny bathroom can still feel spacious. Stylish finishes that are also practical are the icing on the cake. Up to recently, small bathrooms always required a compromise – often with the bathtub becoming the first victim in the battle for space – not to mention issues arising from lack of storage....

Because while you may have planted trees for fall color, and love the look of them when they’re in leaf, the inevitable clean-up that follows the leaf drop is never something you will rarely enjoy. We spoke to gardening expert Graham Barrett at Beanbags (opens in new tab); this is what he told us to do with dead leaves. 1. They can improve lawn health ‘Every week, you should aim to mow over your dead leaves,’ says Graham....

Getting the proportions of a storage basket just right is essential. Assess exactly what you would like to store, then factor in if you need a larger or smaller basket, or perhaps even a set. It will also be worthwhile to consider if you prefer your basket to have a lid, for the maximum banishing of your trinkets, or if you would prefer an open-top so you can add items as you go....

The planting includes mounds and drifts of perennial flowers, grasses and shrubs in heightened tones of nature’s more muted palette. This naturalistic planting design replaced the previously unimaginative slope of unmown grass, and illustrates the possibilities of sloping garden ideas. Garden designer Nigel Philips (opens in new tab)’ ethos was ‘to seek inspiration from a garden’s site,’ of the South Downs in West Sussex. Be inspired by how he achieved this....