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You can give your home super-chic and easy makeover the new range, which boasts all of our favourite blooms, from tulips to hydrangeas, as well as foliage and houseplants. See: Why plants are the natural way to help you sleep better Inspired by nature and the quintessential British countryside, the new collection is available this week and is a first for the brand, complementing Sophie’s existing collections of homewares and accessories....

Together with Ben, a master of combining comfort with patina, Skye and her husband Anthony decided to strip their then newly purchased four-storey Victorian terrace house back to its very bare bones and start again from scratch. Here, we take you on an exclusive guided tour. We guarantee you will love it. Craving more real homes? Take a look at our pick of the World’s Best Homes The property The house, part of a row of Victorian terraced houses ‘cheaply and soullessly renovated’ by a property developer in the 1990s, had been on the market for a long time....

‘Front doors are protectors against the weather and unwanted visitors, but they also reveal your lifestyle and personality,’ explains Holistic Interior Designer and Colour Consultant Suzy Chiazzari. The color guru is not wrong – your front door ideas not only foreshadow your home’s style – but also exhibit your personality to all guests and passers-by. To ensure you choose the correct tone, H&G spoke to the experts who reveal the colors you should avoid – and what you should use instead....

Up until now, diptyque’s City Candles were only available in the location they are named after, which means if you were lusting over the New York candle or Paris candle – you had to be there to get your hands on it. With travel restrictions still in place, diptyque is allowing shoppers a chance to get their hands on their city favorites from the comfort of their own homes — no matter where they are in the world....

Back-to-back years of neutrals has led many of us to opt for spirit-lifting shades throughout our homes, creating an interior aesthetic that really speaks to us. It’s no wonder that, when searching for dining room ideas, many are seeking styles that are bursting with color and personality. And so, we wanted to highlight some of our favorite joyful dining tables to help sprinkle some wonder over your dining experience. If you’re looking for small dining room ideas then we’ve got you covered....

Researchers at Purdue University say their ‘ultra-white’ paint reflects more than 98% of sunlight, and could be used to help keep houses cool instead of air conditioning. Commercial white paint typically gets warmer instead of cooler. Paints on the market that are designed to reject heat reflect only 80%-90% of sunlight and can’t make surfaces cooler than their surroundings. According to Purdue.edu (opens in new tab)’s Xiulin Ruan, a Purdue professor of mechanical engineering, ‘If you were to use this paint to cover a roof area of about 1,000 square feet, we estimate that you could get a cooling power of 10 kilowatts....

Adding shelves is a favorite among alcove ideas because it exploits the space they provide without concealing these architectural features. And with a beautiful selection of items on display, attention is drawn to these pleasing recesses. Both the shelves selected and what’s on show can add to the appeal of a room, and we’ve collected alcove shelf ideas as a starting point for your own design. Alcove shelf ideas An alcove is the perfect location to realize bookshelf ideas and elevate the room with carefully curated displays....

This personalization and attention to detail is incredibly important to west London-based interior designers K&H Design (opens in new tab). To create unique homes for each of their projects, founder Katie Glaister embraces their client’s varied styles and tastes, working closely with them to create spaces and pieces that are deeply personal to them. ‘We are also committed to supporting existing and up-and-coming British and international artisans, and always look to work with the most talented and skilled craftsman to design bespoke pieces for our clients’ homes – many of which are designed to become future heirlooms,’ she says....

Of course, eco home improvements can be achieved in all sorts of ways, from sourcing sustainable fabrics to investing in eco heating, but one of the simplest eco-friendly steps you take is to use up and repurpose unused decorating materials, which often take the form of offcuts. ‘We have to start changing the way we use materials. We’ve got to stop feeling like we have infinite resources when they are finite....

The owner has lived in London for all that time, but following the end of a long marriage he has had to start afresh, setting up a new family home for his children who spend part of their time with him. ‘My ex-wife and I lived in Hampstead for ten years, so it made sense to stay in the same area,’ he says. ‘Besides, I love it here as you feel as if you’re in the countryside....

Aside from the practical considerations, bathroom ideas in a basement are also a chance to add style and even luxury to your home. Because it’s off of the main floors of your house, you can step outside the style constrictions of the rest of your decor. And if you have the room, fun add-ons like a home sauna or rainfall shower can make the room the best bathroom in the house....

So, if you are looking for kitchen ideas right now, why not take the advice and inspiration below and use both to create a space that you find truly beautiful? Beautiful kitchen ideas One of the best way of designing a kitchen effectively is to look at kitchen pictures for visual inspiration. However, decorative kitchen ideas are so much more impactful when accompanied by expert advice for every element. Below, we include both so that you can find beautiful kitchen ideas personal to you....

One well-known study regarding indoor plants and air quality was conducted by NASA in 1989. Scientists were studying natural ways to purify the air in enclosed spaces, such as space stations, and today this has led to further insight into how particular plants can benefit our homes. Best air cleaning indoor plants Together with expert tips, our guide will inform you of everything you need to know, including where to position and how to care for air purifying plants....

Whichever way you tip the color balance, a black and white kitchen design easily lends itself to a modern scheme and period properties, too. You can team black and white with rustic wood for a warmer finish, marble for an elegant feel, and metallics for a more contemporary finish. Adding pattern will bring character and interest to your kitchen ideas. As for brighter, bolder colors, these can be swapped in and out through everything from paint to accessories....

BUT, great storage ideas will help you reorganize those areas that need constant decluttering. We like to think we’re experts in both finding storage and decluttering solutions and Black Friday deals. So, clutter hotspot by clutter hotspot, this is what to buy right now. Beautiful Black Friday storage deals Given that your entryway is the first thing that people see, it is a good idea to get the clutter that inevitably gathers there in check with some staple entryway storage ideas....

The fact that I can stop by the grocery store or fruit stand on my way to work, then whizz up a fresh fruit smoothie when I get to the office, is a bonus. And it’s one reason why we rated the BlendJet 2 the best cordless blender in our roundup of the best personal blenders on the market right now. There are some great deals on the BlendJet 2 available now, including a price cut of $7....

Getting it looking this good was not without its challenges, however, and the homeowners sought professional help from Kim Armstrong Interior Design (opens in new tab) to plan and implement their home’s new look. Kim worked her way through all the main living spaces, and came up with new designs for the bedrooms, too. We caught up with her to discuss the highlights of this lighter, brighter traditional English-style home and discovered that fabrics, pattern and color were key to its transformation....

Whether it’s movie night popcorn kernels, sticky chocolate fingers, or accidental red wine spills, the couch has a lot to live with. And, while vacuuming is great for cleaning a couch of loose debris and the odd cluster of pet hair, set-in stains will need a deeper clean. Unlike when cleaning a leather sofa, most fabric sofas are not wipe clean, and safe and successful results take a little more planning....

Outdoor areas should be seen as an extension of our homes, so whether you are augmenting an existing patio or creating one from scratch, it’s important to design a space that complements your house. When considering cottage patio ideas, consider how are you going to use the space. Is it going to be a dining area for al fresco meals, or somewhere to relax after a long day? Giving your cottage patio an identity will help you to create a design that works for you as well as with the architecture of your home and garden....

Balcony gardens can often be a challenge to design, but when they are short on space they can be even trickier. Luckily, there are plenty of clever ways to transform even the tiniest of balconies into a functional, beautiful and cozy space. ‘Making the most of a small balcony space is all about creating comfort and visual appeal. The balcony should be an extension of the indoor space to continue your indoor design and decor choices into your outdoor area....