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Clothing littering your floors, piles of messy make-up and out-of-control laundry mountains aren’t exactly conducive to a restorative night’s sleep. But when your belongings are overtaking your boudoir, it’s hard to imagine the space ever feeling like a relaxing sanctuary. If this sounds like your space, it’s high time for a storage makeover: from key furniture pieces to cleverly utilized nooks, these bedroom storage ideas and small bedrooms (opens in new tab) will help you make the most of every square inch and get that clutter under control once and for all....

We’ve sourced our favorite small closet designs to show that your bedroom ideas don’t actually need huge square footage – just clever tricks to maximize the limited space you have. Small closet ideas If you are looking for small closet ideas that are ideal for a smaller space, this is a great place to start. We’ve put together our top closet ideas, small walk-in closets and walk-in closets to inspire your bedroom remodel....

‘We’d been looking for a couple of years for the right home in the country but when we were shown this one there was absolutely no hesitation. Unlike other period houses in the area, which tend to have small windows, in the kitchen there was a huge sliding window looking out on a beautiful view. If that had been the only part of the house, we would still have bought it,’ Maria, the founder of skincare and make-up brand Rodial, enthuses....

The lucky owners of the idyllic seven-bedroom property wanted to use it as a place to relax and unwind, a place to share with their children and grandchildren. And the key challenge was that the high-end interiors should still have an accessible and casual feel – so that everyone who stayed here would feel at home. The results truly make this one of the world’s best homes. Its smart combination of modern luxuries with characterful antiques and salvaged materials fits the brief exactly....

The model of the moment? The Le Creuset 5.25-Quart Deep Dutch Oven. The Deep Dutch oven typically retails for about $380, and if and when it does go on sale, the best discount we’ve seen on a similar product is a price of around $250, but that has all changed today, ahead of Black Friday with the Le Creuset 5.25-Quart Dutch Oven reaching a low of under $200 on Nordstrom (opens in new tab) and other places....

They commissioned interior designer Mindy Gayer of Mindy Gayer Design Co (opens in new tab) to do a full-scale remodel in 2019. ‘The original design of the home was much more closed off, and our clients wanted a more open concept feel for easy entertaining and an overall more functional layout,’ says Mindy. ‘We stripped the property down to the studs and opened up several walls and spaces to create the downstairs layout,’ she continues....

Jake, whose clients are just as illustrious – John Legend, Aaron Paul and Sophia Bush, to name a few – is known for his effortless integration of the timeless, traditional design aesthetic of his London upbringing with the more laid-back Californian lifestyle he has embraced for the past 10 years. For this family home, he wanted, he says, to create ‘high impact liveable spaces that brought in textures and richness through textiles and vintage lighting....

Neutral tones are also key, but again these have an organic influence – milk white and cream, stone and putty shades, gentle pebble gray and coal black. Bring this approach to nature-inspired color to your kitchen ideas and you’ll have the great foundation for a country-style kitchen. What color is good for a country kitchen: the expert rulebook You can introduce color to your country kitchen ideas in many ways – across cabinetry, through textiles, tile and your choice of countertop....

Selecting the best fast-growing grass seeds can provide a beautiful green sward, but once it’s established, good watering practices are a must to maintain your choice for the backyard. In short, the answer is that it’s better to water your lawn first thing in the morning (ideally before 9.30am/10am), particularly in hot weather. It is better to do water grass at this time of the day because it’s cooler and the wind is usually lighter and cooler, so there is less evaporation and more absorption than if it is watered later....

A beautiful, healthy lawn is one of the elements you will look to achieve as part of your backyard landscaping ideas. Once you have learned how to plant grass seed for a flawless lawn, there are then various jobs you will have to do to maintain green and luscious grass. The reason you will add lime to lawns is to balance the pH levels in the soil underneath. Just as you need to check the pH levels and soil type for certain plants to grow well, likewise to achieve a healthy lawn, you might need to add some lime....

Throughout summer, this ancient herb is a mass of blue-purple blooms. It hums with contented bees and flutters with butterflies, and the reviving aroma of the flowers and foliage scents the air. Then, during the cold months, this useful evergreen shrub provides structure and silver-green color. Knowing how to grow lavender is key, of course, but to benefit from all its assets this summer it’s also vital to plant lavender at the right time, and our guide has the essentials....

It may be the decor, but it could be the furnishings you have chosen – they are an essential factor in layering a space, while also improving the overall look and feel of your home. At Homes & Gardens, we have seen our fair share of design mistakes – but we also have tons of expertise on how to avoid them. So, whether you are going for a full re-design or just leveling up a room, there are some simple tips we can give you to make sure you go straight to design diva – and avoid design doom....

‘We wanted a big kitchen in a small cottage, we wanted eating, seating and prepping, we wanted some vintage and we wanted simplicity and glamor,’ say the owners. ‘So we found a very functional, lovely vintage prep table that was well made and had a chippy green paint finish, we added some brass castors, that was how it all began.’ A wealth of inspiring cottage kitchen ideas are to be had from this kitchen, which was created using deVOL (opens in new tab)’s Classic English showroom pieces....

The hue has endured for decades, however, changing paint trends suggest that this neutral shade is no longer in vogue. Are all-white kitchens out of fashion? Here, the experts discuss whether you need to reevaluate your white kitchen ideas – and how to style the color if you wish to remain true to the tone. Against all-white kitchens ‘I see the all-white kitchen fading away as homeowners choose to bring in more color in the millwork as well as the kitchen countertops,’ explains Marian Meacham, the Houston-based founder of Marian Louise Designs (opens in new tab)....

We’ve been busy reviewing all the best Instant Pots over the past few months to bring you our top picks, and we’ve also included a few alternatives from Ninja, which have in-built crisper lids as well as pressure cooking functions. A lot of Instant Pots come with crisper lids too, meaning they will double up as the best air fryers, as well as steaming or pressure cooking any food you could hope to make....

Introducing Cabincore, the new interior design trend that romanticizes cabin life through warm textiles, layered lighting, and richly-hued accessories that will bring Apline beauty into your space – wherever that may be. This decorating idea first originated on social media, but it is already making waves amongst designers – some of whom experiment with the style in their own homes. Here’s how to bring the best of Cabincore into your scheme, the expert-approved way....

The range includes hand soap, hand sanitizer, and hand cream. There’s also an everyday laundry product, a universal cleaner, and a glass cleaner. All of which come packaged in minimalist green, teal, and white bottles that look far more visually pleasing than our usual cleaning sprays and pastes kept under the sink. Read: Meet the eco-friendly cleaning products – that can be delivered to your door We don’t yet know about pricing, but we do know that the range doesn’t stop at plant-powered home cleaning....

Designed by British-born, now-Californian Jake Arnold, the space is awash with luxury kitchen ideas – from the white and brown marble waterfall countertop to the built-in stovetop burners that are fit for the famed culinary enthusiast. Since gaining fame as a model, Chrissy has established herself as a force in the kitchen – penning a series of Cravings cookbooks and launching a brand of cookware (opens in new tab) of the same name....

The home boasts panoramic views over Capri, the Bay of Naples and the Gulf of Salerno, and there are two terraces from which to soak up the glorious views of the azure sea. Surrounded by a splendid garden with citrus and olive trees, lemon trees, and lavender and rose bushes, you’re surrounded by the fragrant scents of the island. See: World’s best homes – tour the globe’s most amazing houses ‘The first time I saw Capri was when I was nine,’ says Christian De Sica....

The palette is a mixture of four essential neutrals, definitive greys, statement trend, and timeless blues. See: Grey living room ideas – inspiring schemes you’ll love forever The collection uses earth pigments for easy application and excellent coverage levels, while also being virtually solvent and odour-free, thanks to the low VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) content, making them kind to you, your family and the environment. While the whole collection is delightful and speaks to the minimal, pared-back Scandi-inspired style the brand is known for, we’re particularly enamoured with the greys....