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Surrounded by trees and wildflowers and with views of the sea beyond, Satu and Ilkka’s home truly is in an idyllic setting. The landscape is typical of the Finnish archipelago, although at first sight the majestic house on the hill seems somewhat out of place here. However, once you’re through the imposing double gates and start to learn more about the home’s fascinating history, you soon realise the house is actually perfectly suited to its surroundings....

Whether you’re looking for a new sofa, side table or are simply intrigued by the 2023 furniture trends forecast by designers and interior experts alike, the new year is often a time when we start to explore new interior design trends, and think about updating existing pieces of furniture in our homes. To help guide you in the right style direction and offer the very latest insight from the experts, we have curated a collection of the top furniture trends you need to know about for 2023....

KBIS 2022 (the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show) saw the birth of a new branch of the green interior design trend in the shape of kitchen appliances – in sizes great and small. From fridges to stand mixers, this versatile hue is set to take over your kitchen this season. However, as the experts suggest, this green kitchen idea will not fall out of favor anytime soon. Here’s what you need to know before you make the investment....

Whether you do it alongside painting the room, or it’s just the cabinets that are in need of transformation, choose a paint color that complements kitchen ideas like the choice of countertop, backsplash and flooring, as well as any spaces with which the room connects and your efforts can be truly impactful. It’s a project that will take time and care, but the results are worth it and, here, we provide a step-by-step guide to getting an excellent finish....

Whether you’ve selected wood flooring ideas for a kitchen, living room, hallway, or the bedroom, a hardwood floor is a durable, natural choice and one that can look even better as it ages. But whether in order to repair damage, prevent furniture from sliding on hardwood floors, or to revive it because it’s looking tired, refinishing hardwood flooring can be on the agenda from time to time. These are the details on how to refinish a hardwood floor, along with advice from the experts....

The right cycle and temperature are crucial when washing towels, and laundry room ideas should also incorporate storage for the products that are necessary for this task. Also essential is knowhow and we’ve put together a guide to how to wash towels that’ll keep them feeling as well as looking like those at a luxury spa. How to wash towels Towels need frequent laundering for optimum hygiene in the bathroom, but manufacturer’s guidelines on how to care for them do vary, so always check the laundry symbols on the tag before washing them....

The infusion of East coastal traditionalism with continental charm sets the house aside from conventional Californian properties. However, the home also pays homage to the Golden State through its contemporary decor and vibrant terrace. Gwyneth’s former home is nestled amid leafy Brentwood Heights, a short hop from Santa Monica’s shores. It is one of the most unique properties currently listed in Los Angeles and among the world’s best homes. Gwyneth Paltrow is best known for starring in films such as Iron Man and Shakespeare in Love and founding lifestyle brand Goop....

The 11,173-square-foot home, originally built in 1934 for two-time Oscar-winning actor Fredric March as one of the first movie star mansions in Beverly Hills, went on the market last year listed at $56 million. See:See inside Michael Jordan’s impressive seven-acre estate in Chicago (opens in new tab) The price was lowered over time but didn’t sell and was taken off the market when it reached $44.5 million in March. It finally sold for $32....

The process of refinishing cabinets will depend on what they’re made from, their style, and the new finish envisaged for them, and it influences the cost, too. Their number, of course, will also affect what you might expect to pay. We’ve called on an expert to provide the lowdown on kitchen cabinet refinishing costs so you can budget to make your kitchen ideas a reality. Kitchen cabinet refinishing costs It might be a case of a new stain for wood cabinets, or it could be that painting them is desirable to revamp the room, but kitchen cabinet refinishing costs make this a worthwhile project if the design of your room is otherwise ideal....

The dancer-turned-actress gained global recognition when she was only 8 when she appeared on Dance Moms – set in her hometown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. More recently, Maddie turned her focus to the silver screen –seen in The Fallout and Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story, to name but a few of her appearances. It seems only fitting, therefore, that the actress now owns one of the world’s best homes in the Nichols Canyon area of Hollywood Hills....

Her KonMari method is the most trusted tidying technique today – and has revolutionized kitchen, bedroom, and living room storage ideas alike. But what are the secrets of Marie Kondo’s success? In an exclusive interview with H&G, Marie revealed what she believes makes her stand out from other professional organizers – and how she refined her celebrated tidying method. Plus, she reveals what she learnt during the pandemic. ‘Most tidying methods advocate a room-by-room or little-by-little approach, which dooms you to pick away your piles of ‘stuff’ forever....

Here, we showcase the amazing exteriors of the house. See more: The Obama house: tour Barack and Michelle’s new home in Martha’s Vineyard Neverland was Jackson’s fabled recreation of a childhood he hadn’t had. The Neverland Ranch had every fun attraction a kid could possibly want, including three railroads with a custom-built electric train, an amusement arcade, and even its own petting zoo. However, the new resident will be unable to experience Neverland’s Jackson-era quirks....

The hosts of TLC’s Nate & Jeremiah by Design sat down with H&G to discuss all things color-related – following their partnership with Cali-based paint powerhouse Behr. Their collection centers around neutrals – the hues set to shape color trends in the year ahead (Behr named Blank Canvas (opens in new tab) their Color of the Year for 2023, after all). The ’trend’ label sometimes feels unfair – with the suggestion that admiration for these tones is somewhat fleeting....

Nottingham Cottage served as the couple’s first home when Meghan first moved to London and consequently featured in their eponymous Netflix series. In the show, they share that the royal residence ‘sounds like a palace’ but, for them, it wasn’t. ‘As far as people were concerned, we were living in a palace,’ Harry says in the documentary. ‘And we were – in a cottage. In palace grounds.’ ‘Kensington Palace sounds very regal; of course, it does....

After a quick trip to the grocery store and a scroll through Pinterest for inspiration, I couldn’t wait to start using my new NutriBullet Slow Juicer. They say beach bodies are made in the winter, and after drowning in pasta for the last month, my body was begging for something light and bright. This is what the best juicers were designed for, with health-packed fresh juices full of nutrients and all the vitamins your body could need....

Dating back to 1724, the building of Pillows Grand Reylof Hotel was the former baronial residence of poet Baron Olivier de Reylof and sits just outside the boundaries of the medieval city walls of Ghent. The hotel’s award-winning design perfectly combines historic architecture with modern Scandinavian style. See: Best design hotels in the world – our most coveted global destinations Each of the 157 state-of-the-art rooms and suites are sympathetically decorated to create a welcoming retreat away from the buzz of the city....

We’ve asked real estate and house flipping professionals for their take on the best ways to add value with storage. The consensus is that everyone wants more – and better – storage, preferably in a separate room. Here are the top areas to focus on if you’re selling. 1. A laundry room There is no doubt that laundry rooms are having a huge revival, with laundry room ideas dominating buyers’ wish lists, particularly if they are after a substantial family home....

Graham Dillamore is Gardens Manager at Historic Royal Palaces, the independent charity that cares for the publicly accessible staterooms and gardens. Maintaining the palaces’ spectacular gardens is all in a day’s work for the royal gardener, who is responsible for organizing the grounds of the most eminent properties in the UK. He currently manages Kensington Palace gardens (above), which is the home to The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and Hampton Court, the baroque-style Tudor Palace (below), owned by Queen Elizabeth II and famed for its association with Henry VIII....

Kelie Grosso, owner and founder of Maison Luxe, travels the world in search of one-of-a-kind products for her interior design clients. THE PROPERTY Situated across from Pebble Beach’s famous 17 Mile Drive, this home was truly a labour of love for the clients, design team, and local home builder Ryan McNichol. The original home on this site – built in 1975 – was purchased by the Hansford family in 2012 as a second home (their other home is a handmade wonder located in Truckee, California....

We’ve put together a taste of the new-in Sofa Workshop 2020 models, from stylistically stately to pared-back Scandi. Every piece is crafted from beech wood by craftspeople who see the same piece through from start to finish. All you have to do? Choose your favourite… See: How much should I spend on a sofa? The definitive price guide See the Sofa Workshop range 1. Stately style Browning: A real timeless classic, the Browning combines polished style with all the characteristics of modern comfort - the best of both worlds....