How can I make my bedroom look more modern Whether you are looking for main bedroom ideas or are simply hoping to modernize your guest bedroom. When it comes to making a bedroom more modern, your color schemes and furniture choices will go a long way to creating a contemporary look in your bedroom. ‘There are two areas I consider when I want a bedroom to look modern: colors and patterns,’ says interior designer Nadia Watts of Nadia Watts Design....
You’ll also be thrilled to learn that with these stunning interiors and expert tips, it’s surprisingly easy to take your living room ideas from so-so to stunningly beautiful. How can I make my living room beautiful? There are lots of ways that you can make your living room beautiful including updating your color scheme, adding luxurious accessories and increasing the amount of natural light that floods into your space....
Although it would be nice to leave fall home prep at fall decor ideas and making the best fall wreath ideas, more important matters such as cleaning out your home guttering, preparing winter insulation, and cleaning the more neglected areas of your home should also be tended to before the temperatures begin to drop. Here, a range of experts have provided their top tips for preparing your home for fall so that you can go into the holiday seasons and start decorating for fall with peace of mind....
However, there are lots of different materials and styles available, with each having a different effect on your house design, for example gray slate is perfect for more modern homes while red s-shaped pantiles will invoke the classic charm of Mediterranean and Italian homes. ‘Choosing the right roofing tiles comes down to a number of things such as the pitch of the roof, roof design, planning constraints, location of the development and budget,’ says Mark Purvis, director at Burton Roofing (opens in new tab)....
I inherited mine from my mom, and I’ve been on a mission to maintain it in good health ever since. It currently sits in my bathroom, close to the window, but I wanted to be sure I was giving it the best conditions to grow in. Cue a conversation with Rachel Crow, our green-thumbed gardens editor here at Homes & Gardens. ‘It sounds like it’s in a good spot,’ Rachel reassured me....
Adored for their delicate hanging bell-shaped flowers, in every shade of white, pink, purple and red, there are simply thousands of varieties of fuchsia to choose from. From the exquisite and tiny to larger, showier blooms that look like dancers with bright swirling skirts, it won’t take long to discover your new yard favourites. Loved by hummingbirds and pollinators these plants are hugely versatile and can be found in plots as climbers, informal hedges and standard shrubs....
Happily, getting it back on sparkling form by reapplying the caulk is a simple DIY job – as simple, for example, as grouting tiles, which you may need to do at the same time if you are completely revamping your bathroom. Below, we take you through the steps of caulking a bathtub. How to caulk a bathtub To caulk a bathtub is similar to caulking a shower or indeed caulking baseboards....
You may not want to clean stove grates thoroughly every time you cook, but by making this task part of your regular kitchen cleaning routine, it becomes second nature and is easier each time you do it. Follow our guide on how to clean your stove grates and your kitchen will get a new lease of life, too. How to clean stove grates – step-by-step When cleaning an oven, it’s likely you’ll want to deep clean stove grates, too....
It is often said that first impressions are everything, so it’s worth paying particular attention to your front porch. It is, after all, the first thing people will see as they enter your home. Porches date back to Ancient Greece and were originally designed as a row of columns on the outside of a building in order to add a feeling of grandeur and give protection from the weather. Now they are more likely to be a covered area attached to the house or a raised space that extends around the entire property....
Tiling the ceiling is not as common as painting it, but it can be a stylish alternative, and can also serve to cover flaws in the existing ceiling. Consider it, too, if you’ve investigated how to remove popcorn ceiling, but prefer the idea of covering it instead – tile is a great option for doing so. Ceiling tiles can also be a great way to introduce on-trend materials. Chris Scott, managing director of Mascot Bespoke (opens in new tab), says, ‘We have a job currently where the architect has specified an environmentally responsible cork tile for its thermal and acoustic qualities....
Whether you’re finishing an existing space or excavating to create a new basement, it’s a big job. There’s a lot to consider, from finding an architect who shares your vision for the space, to more technical aspects such as ensuring the basement is watertight and well-ventilated. Obtaining the right set of permits to ensure the work is legal is another important step. Here, we outline the essentials facts you need to make your basement ideas a reality....
Christmas cactus care is relatively simple. However, Maryam Ghani, an indoor plant expert, told us that this popular Christmas plant can sometimes benefit from a quick trim to keep its size in check. ‘This very low-maintenance plant is something we like to put into our “unkillable” list of plants to have in your home,’ explains Maryam of luxury floral gifting service Haute Florist (opens in new tab). ‘Christmas cacti don’t require pruning, however over time their stems can grow a little long, causing them to droop over the sides of the pot and look a little unruly,’ Maryam Ghani explains....
In older properties, kitchens traditionally included underground wine cellars – dark, closed stone-built spaces with no noise or smells- well-ventilated to avoid damp and musty odors contaminating the wine. But a new generation of wine room ideas and wine storage based above ground and below is now available and these ideas on how to store wine are sure to inspire. How to store wine There is a multitude of beautiful ways to store wine to either show off an impressive collection or preserve the finest ones in your wine collection....
It may be that you have been inadvertently pouring fat down the kitchen drain or perhaps there’s hair in a bathtub drain. A plunger can help unblock both of these problems. Or, maybe you need to unclog a toilet? Though you can do this without a plunger, this handy piece of DIY equipment can help you do so faster and more efficiently. However, while you may already own a plunger, did you know there are different plungers, and different techniques for using them, depending on the job at hand?...
If you grow lavender, you might already know that it isn’t one of the best winter flowers to plant, but they can prove invaluable in the winter garden. ‘Lavender is a drought-tolerant plant that can survive most winters without too much fuss. However, in areas with severe winter weather, it is best to take some precautions to ensure your lavender plants survive the cold months,’ advises Brody Hall, Certified Horticulturist and co-founder at The Indoor Nursery (opens in new tab)....
What is a rain chain? you might ask. I had absolutely no idea myself at first but now I simply would not live without one. This simple home addition directs rainwater off my roof (much like my gutters and drainpipe) but redirects it elsewhere rather than into a drain. Now I have installed a rain chain, I will never go back. Here is why I think you should give it a go too....
It is often easier to pick up decluttering tips and be ruthless with your belongings at the start of a New Year at the same time as you set personal goals and resolve to put your newly replenished determination to good use. But what are the January declutter rules that experts swear by? We asked professional organizers and the H&G team for their thoughts on what you should clear out to help refresh your home, and your mind, in January....
When planning your kitchen ideas, your kitchen flooring needs to perform on many levels – durability, safety and ease of cleaning – and of course, it must look great too, so give it as much consideration as your cabinetry. Flooring ideas should always work together with the rest of the room, so a great place to start in the kitchen is taking the look and material of your units into consideration when picking flooring....
While home studies often conjure up images of traditional, often masculine spaces, complete with dark wooden desks and burgundy leather armchairs, our modern home office ideas prove just how simple it is to design a workspace that is in keeping with the rest of your contemporary home. Modern home office ideas Whether a permanent shift to home working has inspired a home office redesign, you have recently moved house to allow for a more suitable workspace, or you’re looking for an easy way to fit a workstation into your home, our modern home office ideas and home office design tips promise to provide plenty of inspiration....
A careful consideration of what should be kept there and how it should be arranged is the answer and it’s an important part of the task of organizing a bathroom from top to bottom. Here, we’ve gathered the guidelines for ordering a bathroom closet so it fulfils your needs and makes the room the uncluttered and organized space it should be, and we’ve asked the experts to contribute their professional advice to boot....
