Leave it to gather dust and clutter and it will become an eyesore, but curate it elegantly and it will instantly lift a room. Leaving its surface empty is a missed opportunity, too, to create a wonderful vignette. Here, we’ve put together console table styling solutions for your entryway table decor and to add to your collection of living room ideas for a space that’s elegant, appealing, and individual in its design....
While it’s definitely an attractive appliance, we wanted to know how the H-AA stacks up against the best cold press juicers—a.k.a. slow or masticating juicers—that we’ve tested. This style of juicer slowly chews up hard and soft ingredients, pushing them through a strainer to extract as much juice as possible. The H-AA Slow Juicer also comes with bonus strainers that you can use to make smoothies and even frozen desserts, increasing its versatility in the kitchen....
Located on Chesterfield Hill, the £9.5million property was £9.5 million Mayfair served as the London home of Fred and his sister Adele throughout the 1920s and ’30s. Not only was the townhouse hugely impressive, so was its roster of guests. It’s understood that the Astaire entertained a legion of famous names here, including Prince Aly Khan, Lord Charles Cavendish, Sir Winston Churchill and Noel Coward. A marvellous party, indeed! Let’s take a look around....
See: World’s best homes – step inside the globe’s most beautiful houses Allen purchased the idyllic compound – constructed of the main ranch house, three guesthouses, two swimming pools, and the first clay tennis court in Los Angeles. Since its construction, the estate has welcomed celebrities, including tennis champion John McEnroe and actor David Duchovny. The ranch-style home is certainly something to behold – with its six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and great room, which showcase quintessential Californian allure through its wooden beamed ceilings and traditional French doors....
So, what can you expect from the latest set of products? Fresh colour pairings, for a start, along with bold shapes and creative styling ideas, that, although fresh to the fold, stay true to Neptune form. Seasonal shades Exploring colour is something that Neptune does extremely well. Its new hue, Burnt Sienna, is grounded in history – indeed, it is one of the oldest pigments around, but it also embodies the optimism of the future....
7 wellness tips to find inner peace – and the buys you need to achieve it In 2020, country music superstar Kacey Musgraves teamed up with Los Angeles-based candle brand Boy Smells (opens in new tab) for her very own candle called Slow Burn (opens in new tab). The scent is described as a mix of ‘incense, black pepper, elemi, guaiac, raspberry, tonka, amber and smoked papyrus.’ It was an immediate success and has remained popular since its launch....
This masticating juicer, also known as a slow or cold press juicer,, which uses a large auger to slowly chew up ingredients, comes in four attractive finishes and won’t take up too much space on your counter. Plus, in addition to slow juicing, this appliance can be used to create nut milks, smoothies, and even frozen desserts, doing the jobs of several different kitchen appliances. We wanted to see how the EVO820 stacked up against the best cold press juicers we’ve tested, so we used it over the course of several weeks, making a variety of juices and other drinks....
Founded by Martin Brudnizki in 2000, the team are renowned for composing beautiful hotels, restaurants, bars, private members’ clubs; alongside residential properties. See our news section for more tips from experts in their field 1. Perk up with pink The time has come to think pink – or to rethink pink, anyway. Once the preserve of girls’ bedrooms, pink is now the colours du jour for any room, especially on statement chairs....
The four-bedroom, five-bathroom main house is replete with towering ceilings, spectacular views and top-of-the-line technology. The home boasts spectacular modern construction and a contemporary interiors aesthetic, and sits on over 18 acres with impressive equestrian facilities. See: World’s best homes – explore the most spectacular houses across the globe Soaring ceilings, clean lines and hardwood floors are seen throughout the main level. See: Living room ideas – clever ways to decorate living spaces The gourmet kitchen with quartz counters has high-end appliances, double oven, large island and opens to a spacious dining room....
The project was a remodel facilitated by Chambers + Chambers Architects and theinterior designer was carried out by Julie Rootes. Known for her determined attention to detail, Julie personalises interiors with memorable colours, textures, and custom moments. See ourDesign house: Luxury, seaside home in California, designed by Kelie Grosso of Maison Luxe The entire floor plan was revamped to allow for better living spaces, to simplify the private bedrooms and to update the home overall....
Don shared the many benefits of adding raised beds to the garden in a video (opens in new tab) for BBC Gardener’s World. He explained that not only will they enormously improve drainage on heavy soil, but they ‘warm up quicker in spring, and mean you can focus all your energy into a very contained area. You can also plant them a little more densely.’ Don then shared his brilliant tip for building raised garden beds – using scaffolding planks, which he says are ideally suited to the task....
On his must-read monthly blog, Don often reveals his pruning wisdom and key jobs for each month. So, to help you know where to start, we’ve highlighted his top plants to prune right now. ‘There are a number of pruning jobs that can be done in February if you live in the south but which can keep perfectly well into March if you live further north or you simply do not have time,’ he says....
While Monty may have previously warned against lawn cutting, he confesses that this month is the best time to cut your grass as short as possible. If you haven’t already acted – Monty urges you to cut now – to reap future benefits. ‘All long grass can be cut and collected and subsequently kept mown short. This transforms meadows as well as being an essential part of encouraging wildflowers,’ Monty explains while sharing his expert garden ideas in his blog (opens in new tab)....
And while you may have researched how to buy a house – the prospect of choosing – or competing against – multiple offers adds another layer of stress to the process. However, despite the added complexities, experts explain that having multiple offers on a house is a positive thing – most especially as you’re likely to receive a better price for your home. Why might you have multiple offers on your property?...
Designed for busy families who want to cook two elements of a meal at once, the Ninja DZ201 Foodi 8 Quart 6-in-1 DualZone is a sleek and easy-to-use air fryer that’s perfect for those who want to upgrade their kitchen this Black Friday. That makes it one of the best Black Friday home deals we’ve seen so far, and it’s Homes & Gardens approved. When we reviewed it as part of our testing for the best air fryers, we used each and every mode to make sure it delivered on those multi-functional promises....
Thankfully, it’s really easy to incorporate an area for cut flowers as part of your flower bed ideas. All you need is an empty plot of ground and a few packets of seeds. ‘Growing a cut flower garden is a much more sustainable way of growing flowers for arranging in your home and avoids buying ones that have been flown halfway across the world,’ explains Amelia Bouquet, who trained in garden design at the English Gardening School (opens in new tab)....
Looks aren’t everything, of course, and the Smeg Retro Stand Mixer also impressed us when it came to whisking, beating, and kneading. Our one main caveat is that it is a noisy stand mixer, but unless you plan on using it on a very regular basis or for prolonged periods of time, this shouldn’t be too much of a problem in your day-to-day life. SPECIFICATIONS Colors: black, blue, pink, red, silver, green, creamType: tilt-head mixerCapacity: 5 quartsWeight: 21 poundsSpeed settings: 10Material: stainless steelDimensions: 17....
If the next few weeks of laying low guarantee we can hopefully have family or friends visit over the festive period, a smart sofa alongside a Christmas tree will inevitably be the centerpiece to our entertaining spaces. But what if months of stay at home orders or lockdowns have taken their toll on your beloved three-seater? Is there even time to order one before the holidays? Fear not - we’ve done the legwork for you and have found a selection of elegant sofas - whether you live in the UK or the US - that will arrive in plenty of time for the big day, ensuring your living room looks smart and welcoming, regardless of how many visitors you may be permitted to have indoors....
Bloom & Wild (opens in new tab) conducted a study that has shown that people are reducing their stress and anxiety with arranging and keeping flowers around the home. See our news section for all the latest interior news and advice. FLOWERS TO REDUCE STRESS The floral experts at Bloom & Wild have also suggested a range of flowers that can be included in the home or garden in order to reduce stress, boost our mood and enhance concentration and productivity....
The state is enviably located for visitors from many neighboring states, especially Indiana, Michigan, and Missouri, but Chicago residents will be especially delighted with these tranquil spots picked by experienced real estate experts. Below, you can discover where and how to buy a house in the best Illinois vacations spots, plus our experts tell you how to make the best return on your investment. 1. Lake Michigan Everyone knows Lake Michigan from iconic images of the Chicago waterfront, but if you leave Chicago, there are plenty of idyllic small towns west of the Windy City that offer incredible views, sandy beaches, and attractive investment opportunities....
