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Accent wall ideas come in a variety of styles and designs, often used to uplift a section of a room and one wall with color, pattern and alluring visual interest. Whether you choose a block color design and celebrate a favorite shade, or be bold with a unique painted mural, an accent wall can transform the look and feel of a room. Bedroom accent wall ideas are usually created on the wall behind the bed, as Patrick O’Donnell, brand ambassador at Farrow & Ball (opens in new tab) says, ‘when considering an accent wall for a bedroom the most successful area will be behind the bed....

Good quality paint finishes can make all the difference to the success of your decorating project, delivering depth of color and a durable finish; investment in the product is what will bring you a professional finish, whether you are painting a room yourself, or having a painter do the job for you. Best paint brands If you are planning an interiors project, you will want to invest in the highest quality products....

Don’t forget to think size, too, when choosing the best couch for your room. ‘When you find an armchair or couch you like, make a template of its footprint and place it in situ on the floor so you can check that it fits comfortably. If space is tight, it is worth looking at a manufacturer that offers bespoke sizing,’ recommends Period Living editor Melanie Griffiths. H&G’s Favorite Places To Buy Couches Best places to buy a couch Where are the best places to buy a couch?...

With both blue and gray offering a huge spectrum of shades, from fresh sky blues and light pebble tones, to deep indigo and powder grays, the two shades provide huge scope for creating all sorts of exciting bathroom color ideas and interior looks. Whether you’re looking for a gray bathroom with blue accents, a blue bathroom with hints of gray, or a perfectly balanced scheme, we’ve gathered a host of blue and gray bathroom ideas and expert tips to help inspire your design....

After years of caution, the era of decorating with brown is here, and while this movement is labeled a color trend, we expect this color will endure at the forefront of designer palettes for many seasons ahead. But why have brown interiors fallen into fashion now? And how do the experts style the tone in their projects and homes? Here’s what you need to know. Why is brown trending? ‘As we are being faced everyday with the collapse of our ecological climate, there seems to be increasing interest in all things natural....

Bedbugs are among the most detested and dangerous pests homeowners can face, and it’s essential to take action against them as soon you have a sighting. If not, this insect may feed on your blood as your sleep – prompting a host of health problems such as skin rashes and blisters. And, while there are many things you can clean with baking soda, its uses are most effective beyond the bedroom....

Whether you love to cook in one of the best air fryers you can find, or prefer a healthy salad, we have a recipe read for you. From Snoop Dogg to Stanley Tucci to Chrissy Teigen, from Italian to Mexican to Thai – our curated a list of titles will satisfy any craving – which brings us to our first pick. Must-make recipe: Lemony Arugula Spaghetti Cacio E Pepe from Cravings ‘Some say love conquers all, but I say cacio e pepe does,’ says Chrissy....

Creating the right atmosphere with your Christmas decor ideas can allow us to properly switch off and enjoy this precious time with our family and friends. There’s nowhere quite like the living room to congregate around a fire, gaze up at the twinkling tree and exchange gifts, so we’ve rounded up our favorite ways to decorate this key festive space. Christmas living room decor ideas Whether you have a traditional or contemporary home, want to go all-out with decor or prefer a more subtle approach, our inspiring selection of Christmas living room decor ideas will have something for you....

Located in the Rheinland-Pfalz region of Germany, it was an overgrown hillside plot of scrubland when its owner took it on. He has since transformed it into a terraced garden of delights, encompassing a vine terrace, waterfall, meadow, orchard, vegetable garden and two bespoke garden pavilions. Brimming with sloping garden ideas, the sensitive use of stone, plants and water, not to mention its effective treatment of the steeply sloping ground, will inspire....

We are amid the season where you may ask yourself the same two questions frequently. The first is how to get rid of mosquitoes, and the second is how to stay cool when the temperatures continue to arise. But what if the answer to both problems had one simple solution: a fan. Experts have already revealed several ways to deter this pesky creature away from your home, whether through citronella candles or mosquito repellent plants....

But if you’re wondering if kitchen colors mean anything, you are not alone. Naturally, you’ll want to ensure your kitchen sets the right tone for the rest of your home. Whatever your style or budget, there are many kitchen color ideas – with different meanings – to make a difference in your own space. Here, we’ve asked color psychologists, decorators, and interior designers for their take on kitchen color meanings, and to share their advice on this fascinating and rarely explored subject....

Creating a separate dressing room is a smart move and doesn’t always require as much space as you think. Your dressing spaces and walk-in closet ideas can start small, as clever cabinetry – whether commissioned or bought off the peg,– will maximise storage space for a smart and streamlined look. It’s also the best way to take care of your clothes and accessories – from designer shoes to races day millinery....

An entryway floor’s appearance is important, naturally, but so too is how it feels to walk on, how it will stand up to the room’s activities, how much maintenance it will require, and how it will look on entry into the home. After all, is it the first thing anyone will see when they enter. To help you get started we’ve curated a selection of different entryway ideas and materials to add to your list of flooring ideas, along with some advice from the experts....

Whether you choose home ideas with a warm color scheme, standout centerpiece or layers of texture and pattern, fall decorating is all about creating an inviting retreat for you and your family. And even though many fall decor ideas can be applied to other times of year, there is something remarkable about cozy additions that counteract the crisp, cold weather outside. Fall decor ideas Whether you’re looking for outdoor fall decor ideas or design tips for indoors, you can’t help but be influenced by our favorite fall decor ideas....

While incorporating fall decor ideas into your home will make indoors feel cozy and welcoming, be sure to show your outside space some decorative love too. There are so many wonderful fall flowers for pots to choose from. Filling pots with plants that bloom in the colder months will add color, while incorporating evergreen foliage and hardy perennials will ensure a lush look even as the leaves turn brown. Don’t forget about your houseplants either – fall calls for a decorative shake up, which means switching up their planters is on the cards too....

The best laid schemes involve a complex, layered approach to achieve the right light levels according to time of day and the job in hand. Farmhouse kitchen lighting ideas often come with a few extra complexities, such as lower ceilings (7ft (2.1m) and below is not unusual), small windows, and a plethora of beams and trusses. Farmhouse kitchen lighting ideas – get switched on Lighting plans can be tricky, but making them a part of your farmhouse kitchen ideas from the start will give you the best chance of creating a distinctive, functional scheme....

It might feel challenging to successfully transfer ideas used on such a grand scale to a more modest domestic garden; however, there are plenty of design and planting ideas you can take from this era and apply in a backyard today – whatever its size. Follow this advice from National Trust gardeners on how to take inspiration from Georgian gardens and incorporate some of the key features and planting styles into the garden ideas for your modern backyard....

During lockdown, her portraits of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor were labeled as a ‘viral sensation’ – and she has since shared further works of Chadwick Boseman, Desmond Tutu, and Kevin Hart (a co-star in her newest movie, Lift). Her rise in the design industry means she’s quickly becoming a master of decorating with art – and it would seem that Soho House agrees. In celebration of their new Westbourne Grove Studio in London, Gugu shared advice with Soho House Magazine (opens in new tab) around decorating with art in the home, and naturally, we took note....

When ice builds up the freezer uses more energy to keep the food inside at the correct temperature. In the long run, this could mean a replacement freezer is needed sooner. The other downside? More energy use means higher bills. In other words, unless you invested in a frost-free model, defrosting the freezer should be one of the tasks on your kitchen cleaning list. Follow these steps to defrost a freezer and keep food safe and costs down....

If you know how to clean a Keurig coffee maker already, you will also know that the commercial descaling cleaner can be costly and the need to use the whole bottle each time can add up. Luckily, I discovered that a Keurig machine is one of many things you can clean with vinegar, making this home staple even more useful. Here, I explain how I descale a Keurig with vinegar for a simple at-home clean that can save you money....