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Here is everything the Homes & Gardens team are loving that is sold at Made.com, some of which is featured in their last chance to buy page – so hurry! See: Interior design trends 2021 – the 20 top looks for the year ahead 7 Made sale buys – the H&G edit You can shop the Made clearance sale (opens in new tab) yourself by clicking hereYou can shop Made furniture and accessories (opens in new tab), at full price, by clicking here...

Marks admits that this garden is his most ambitious to date. The atmospheric Welcome to Yorkshire garden evokes the very essence of the county, striking a balance between the industrial and the beautiful, demonstrating that a working lock can also be a place of tranquillity and charm. The aim of the garden is to inspire those who see it, to visit Yorkshire and experience the county’s beauty first hand. The spectacular garden follows in the footsteps Mark’s 2018 gold medal winning garden – Welcome to Yorkshire’s most successful Chelsea garden to date which was honoured with a hat-trick of awards: a Gold Medal, the BBC People’s Choice and Best Construction – and captures the beauty of the county’s canals, whilst celebrating the drama of Yorkshire’s rich industrial heritage....

This is all the more surprising when you discover it is located six storys above the buzzy, hedonistic setting of Miami’s South Beach – but that was precisely the aim of its designers at mwworks. This apartment was designed for a family with strong Miami roots, returning to Florida from Seattle. ‘The idea was to create a quiet, atmospheric environment that is rich in tones and materials,’ explains Eric Walter, co-founder of mwworks....

Back in the early 1900s, Southern California was arguably the glamour capital of the world, and stars and directors showcased their wealth in opulent properties. There was a number of mansions by Wallace Neff, for huge stars including Charlie Chaplain, Fredric March and Harpo Marx, and one of the most famous was Pickfair for Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks. However, some believed the most beautiful home was the Canfield-Moreno Estate, now known as Paramour Estate....

Here, she tells us just some of her decorating dos and don’ts – from how to use color, florals and texture to how to avoid making interior design mistakes, and how to be braver with your decor choices. Read on to reap some wonderful interior design tips from the design powerhouse in our dedicated feature. 1. How to use color Here’s what Tricia Guild advises that you should do when using color in your rooms:...

See ourDesign house: Luxury, seaside home in California, designed by Kelie Grosso of Maison Luxe THE PROPERTY An original, smaller beach house was on this site as recently as 2016 when the current beach house was conceived and designed to host the next generations of a large and growing family. The site features endless views of Puget Sound, a lush lawn stretching from the outdoor terrace all the way to the rocky beach below – which has an incredible and irreplaceable wooden dock historically used for trading by local island residents....

I love to cook alfresco, especially in the summer, so the Weber SmokeFire EPX6 Pellet Grill STEALTH Edition was very well tested ahead of this review. I will confess that I typically stick to gas grills when I cook at home, and I am less accustomed to this type of smoke cooking. Despite a few issues in my first attempt with this grill, I can now safely say that I am a convert to this style of grilling....

Getting your lighting right is possibly the single most important decision you will make when decorating a room. It isn’t simply a matter of function. Bedroom ceiling lights can be objects of beauty and the right choice can transform the character of your scheme. Bedroom ceiling light ideas – 15 ways to brighten up your room with decorative lighting We’ve curated the best bedroom ceiling light ideas to help you on your way to creating a dream bedroom scheme....

Lots of current rattan pieces hark back to the 1960s and ’70s and use rattan in natural tones ranging from very pale to rich and golden. With so much rattan on the market at the moment why not shake up this interior design trend with one of our new ways to style this incredible material? One of the best things about rattan is its versatility and the fact that it’s no longer seen as exclusively beachy or informal....

While there is a host of bathroom paint ideas that will work effortlessly in your space, there are others that may make your room look dated – while others can be very hard to maintain. So, which colors should you avoid in the bathroom? These hues don’t make the grade amongst those in the know. 5 colors to avoid in a bathroom White, green, and red may have made headlines amongst 2022’s most sought-after color trends, but they’re less popular with experts in the bathroom....

Indeed, the most unexpected items come out best after treatment in a washing machine. And while you may know that you can wash pillows in a washing machine, how to wash shoes in a washing machine and how to wash a woolen blanket to keep it soft – some other items remain less explored. Here, we reveal 5 surprising items that come out well after a wash. 5 unexpected things you can put in a washing machine – according to experts From stuffed animals to silicone oven mitts, these are the things that experts encourage you to clean in your washing machine....

Buy well, and your towels will enhance your bathroom ideas. Lucy Ackroyd is head of design for Christy Towels (opens in new tab), a company that’s been weaving towels for 170 years. ‘It’s a mistake to buy lower quality, cheap towels that basically aren’t going to last,’ she says. ‘You’ll likely bring them home, only to find that after a dozen washes they’ve started to lose their color. Or a seam has come undone....

See: our spaces section for more inspiring featured homes See some of the world’s best homes – beautiful properties from around the globe The property Featuring quatrefoils, tracery, even turrets, it ticks all the boxes, yet everything is not what it seems. Although the former vicarage dates back to the 19th century, the house was, says the homeowner, ‘bereft of character’ when she and her husband bought it 16 years ago....

As well as offering color and interest, they may also bring interesting leaf shape and changing colors and unusual forms that will only add to the character of your backyard ideas. From big blousy blooms, to smaller, more dainty additions add another dimension to your garden design with the best flowering shrubs. It is, however, important to consider the size the plant may grow to when adding a flowering shrub to your garden....

‘It was in a time warp,’ he recalls of the Eighties decor, ‘but I felt very fortunate to get my hands on it.’ In fact, the owner’s brother had recently sold his next-door property and the new owners were keen to renovate, so the two households hired the same architect to ‘kill two birds with one stone’. See some of the world’s best homes – beautiful properties from around the globe...

And now it’s inspired a whole new trend for reading for pleasure – and bookshelf styling. Reading for pleasure is, it seems, something that is once again en vogue, thanks to eye-catching and aesthetically pleasing videos. Coined #BookTok (opens in new tab), the tag has over 95 billion views and has seen a new type of social media influencer emerge – ones that share their love of literary with the world....

These chef’s kitchen ideas are our very favorites – you can save the images you love, then start the hard work: looking at everything, from the best kitchen storage and ergonomically sound designs – to how close your pantry is to your stove or oven (after all, you don’t want to end up walking the length of the room every time you need an ingredient). Make sure your gourmet kitchen is chef-worthy with these tips and design tricks from the experts....

Beautiful fabrics, textiles and wallpapers are at the heart of every standout scheme, but how do you begin to decide the best approach? Our gallery of decorative room ideas is a good place to start for looks and details that are full of finesse. Follow our simple formulas to get your home ideas and decorating ideas spot on first time. Decorative room ideas These decorative room ideas cover everything from the best interior design tips and room color ideas to working with pattern and all the interior design trends to watch out for when designing a room that you will adore for years to come....

As well as looking inviting in its own right, an entryway or hallway should set the tone for the rest of your home – and should be considered alongside entryway ideas and front porch ideas to ensure a coordinated feel. Keep reading to discover the best entryway wall decor ideas that are sure to add character, interest and intrigue to your home. Entryway wall decor ideas From interior details to inventive suggestions for wall decor ideas, these design-led entryway wall decor ideas will inspire your scheme....

Fall wreaths can be made with just-picked flowers, but it’s also a great way to use up ones that are on their way out – blooms that are wilting but still have pliable stems can be braided and will dry nicely. Bay leaves, gomphrena and strawflowers are especially good choices for an arrangement, as they’re all very long-lasting and dry well. The colors of strawflowers feel almost unreal (in the best way) and bring a sense of whimsy to your fall decor ideas....