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See: RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2019: everything you need to know Created in collaboration with the award-winning Chewton Glen Hotel and Spa in Hampshire, this adventurous Blue Forest treehouse will help you to rediscover your inner child. The spacious Treehouse is the ideal location for children to play, creating memories with their family and friends. Those with an eye for detail will spot numerous bespoke touches including a comfy reading nook, purpose-built furniture, intricate rope work and an interior design scheme inspired by the hotel’s quintessential English country garden....

Above all, bootilities, or bootility rooms, are a practical space that houses everything you need to keep your home running. From wellies and jackets to laundry detergent, the area acts as a utility room with a chic twist. Unlike a conventional utility room, bootilities offer storage room concealed storage space behind tall cabinetry – meaning you can hide your domestic essentials behind bespoke kitchen features. As a smart and chic solution to your storage problems, we’re not surprised that bootility rooms are emerging as one of the most sought-after interior trends of the season....

This slubby, stroke-able fabric was created by industrial designer, Eero Saarinen when Florence Knoll asked him to design her a chair that she could ‘really curl up in’ during the late 1940s. He interpreted it literally, and came up with a curly yarn that has looped fibers that made a cozy fabric, and the result was the Womb (opens in new tab) chair. It was a big hit and in 1954 after Coco Chanel showcased her iconic jacket in ‘buckled tweed’ – otherwise known as bouclé – in Paris, and it gained further popularity after icons like Jackie O started to wear it....

The Breville Grind Control Coffee Maker has several other features that help it to stand out among the best coffee makers I have tested. It can brew up to 12 cups of coffee at a time, but it can also make single servings and dispense them right into your mug. It offers integral control over your brew with eight-strength settings and custom grind size. While its specs are certainly impressive, I wanted to see if the Grind Control Coffee Maker delivers on its promise of a great cup of coffee, so I tested it over the course of two weeks....

Today you can browse, buy and bid for art online, pop-up galleries are mushrooming and, in cities, the rise of the mega gallery continues apace as new spaces promote the knife-edge of contemporary art. Art, to put it bluntly, is out there. Buying art is the easy bit, but forming a collection – a body of work that you love but which also has artistic merit – is more challenging....

It is, however, fair to say that this craze is not for the faint-hearted, as statement sanitaryware is far from conventional and will stand out in any style of home. Are you thinking of joining in on this rainbow trend? Firstly, consider the arguments of these designers who are split over this unorthodox decor style. Colorful bathrooms: the vote ‘yes’ team ‘As people spend more time at home, we are reflecting on its potential and how it can be transformed to give a better lifestyle....

The fine art carpet trend is a beautiful one, and incredibly easy to get wrong. All of which make these pieces unapologetically appealing. However, as intriguing as the world of carpet art and fabric walls may sound, we’re not rushing to embrace this trend until we receive interior design tips from the experts. Leading the way in carpet design is fine artist and fabric expert Lady Deirdre Dyson, who has designed stylish contemporary carpets and rugs for over two decades....

See: World’s best homes – step inside the globe’s most impressive houses Earlier this year, the team behind The Modern House (opens in new tab) announced they were launching a new estate agency called Inigo, which would champion marvellous character-rich homes. As one of the first listings, Hunston Manor House doesn’t disappoint. It boasts its own double moat and an array of outbuildings, sprawling gardens, a swimming pool and a tennis court....

Speaking recently to H&G in our podcast, The Well-Crafted Life, Eva revealed her interior design tips, including her go-to color combination and the tones she pairs in her own home. The perfect color pairing – according to Eva Sonaike ‘My favorite color trends and combinations are dusky pinks with a touch of copper and a really warm sage green. I love pinks and greens,’ Eva begins. Though, before we indulge in this bold yet ever-so stylish aesthetic, she confesses that this pairing is not at the forefront of her own interiors....

The businessman-turned-politician has never been shy about his abundant property portfolio, from his infamous Mar-a-Lago home to his numerous country golf clubs scattered across the world, Trump has had a long-standing habit of flaunting his wealth through his houses. Here, we take a look at some of his private properties, from his childhood home to his more extravagant mansions. Trump’s Childhood Home, New York Although situated in a rather affluent sector of Queens, New York, Trump’s childhood home is the most humble property on the list....

Interior designer Emily Henderson shared her interior design trend predictions with us, and she believes popular postmodern design will be making way for flamboyant, Regency-era decor. We spoke to Emily Henderson as part of her campaign with PRESS premium alcohol seltzer (opens in new tab). She revealed that Regencycore, initially inspired by the Netflix series Bridgerton, is making a comeback in a big way. ‘My team is predicting that there’s going to be a huge shift away from postmodernism,’ begins Emily Henderson....

If you’re looking for tips on how to sleep better, the key could be in your bedroom color ideas – and this emerging trend is at the peak of the expert-approved tones. Why is lilac trending? Lavender and lilac shades are subtle enough to be used as the main wall colors in a room (as a fun alternative to white, gray, or beige). But no room showcases lilac’s qualities quite like the bedroom....

‘When I arrived, the garden was like a goldfish bowl in the middle of the village, and looked more like an allotment, planted with well-tended vegetables, grassy paths and a central fruit cage,’ Sue recalls. But once cleared, the less than a quarter-acre garden was a blank canvas, ready to be transformed. Scroll to find out how she created the beautiful cottage garden that so well complements her Victorian cottage in the village of Frittenden, in Kent, southern England....

To mark the release of the 25th instalment of Britain’s most beloved spy franchise, you can live the life of luxury espionage in a stunning villa on the island of Jamaica. See: Inside the stunning former Bahamas estate of Wallis Simpson and King Edward VIII Fleming Villa was where the author of the iconic series of spy novels spent time while working on his books. Boasting picturesque views of the Caribbean Sea, the villa sits along the stunning beachfront of GoldenEye Resort....

Yes, Fromental is about to rewrite wallpaper trends across Manhattan and So-Cal, after sharing that their new US flagship store will open on the fourth floor of the New York Design Center at 200 Lexington Avenue. The store will exhibit the ornate beauty of these hand-painted, hand-embroidered pieces of wall art in an exclusive space, where designers and consumers alike can enjoy the design in all its splendor. The New York branch will also have space for creatives to collaborate on boutique projects....

But with working from home a fixture in many of our lives for a while to come, now’s the moment to revisit how your work space fits into your home, and make it a beautiful, organized and inspiring place to spend time. Read on for home office design tips from interiors experts on making your home office as attractive as the rest of your home – and perfectly functional, too....

See: Traditional living room ideas – classic decor looks for walls, floors and furniture The research, conducted by Hotpoint (opens in new tab), also focuses on the return to an office and found a third of UK workers will miss the comforting aura their home has brought them over the previous year. Seventy-one percent of the women revealed their anxieties, while 60 percent of male respondents also shared their fears for the outside world....

Keeping your best indoor plants healthy comes down to several factors: from the water you use to the vase’s placement in the kitchen… How to keep flowers fresh in a vase – 7 mistakes to avoid for healthier blooms Here, top florists share the most common mistakes to avoid – and solutions – for healthy blooms that will make a statement for longer. 1. Placing flowers next to a fruit bowl According to Interflora (opens in new tab) Florist Vicky Wilson, your fruit bowl could be one of the main reasons why your flowers are wilting so quickly....

Nathan Lane is best-known for acting roles both on-screen and on Broadway. Highlights of his 40-year career include starring roles in The Birdcage, Mouse Hunt, The Lion King, and Modern Family. With its intricate architectural assets, artworks, and luxe furnishings, Nathan’s home is a reflection of his vibrantly successful life – curated by esteemed designer William Sofield. Nestled inside a nineteenth-century condo building, the 2,700 square feet apartment is a haven for interior and architecture enthusiasts alike....

See: World’s best homes – step inside the globe’s most spectacular houses The 3,232 square foot beach-side sanctuary was owned by the skateboarder and entrepreneur who starred in MTV’s Life of Ryan from 2007 to 2009. The San Clemente native was also crowned one of 15 Most Influential Skateboarders of All-Time by Fox Weekly. Ryan’s former Orange County home boasts four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a contemporary art-filled living space....