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As with all rooms, bathrooms enjoy ever-changing trends and color crazes – from the vast allure of soft grey to powder blue’s natural hues. Though, according to psychology, you should some shades should be avoided when looking for bathroom ideas. And while we rush to embrace interior design trends, those in the know urge us to follow science first. Here, they share their bathroom color ideas – including the color you should never paint your bathroom – and what we should embrace instead....

Princess Diana, naturally, has some of the most striking looks in the show, but there’s something each of the main characters have in common: the classic Barbour jacket. In fact, during the first two episodes of the Netflix-favorite show at least a dozen Barbours of varying styles alone. For even more Barbour deals, take a look at our dedicated Barbour jacket sale (opens in new tab) page As Princess Diana, as played by Emma Corrin, experiences the ‘Balmoral Test’, she gamely gets into character by slipping on a trusty, oversized Barbour alongside her father-in-law Prince Philip....

The show is hosted by our sister brand, Homebuilding and Renovating, and a melting pot of the best expert advice for renovators looking for kitchen extension ideas, or established house-flippers looking for the latest products. Whether you are after practical tips or inspiring advice, the Homebuilding and Renovating show is offering Homes & Garden’s readers two free tickets to The National Homebuilding and Renovating show (opens in new tab) which runs from 24 - 27 March....

Below, we reveal the winners of the night’s top awards – seven of whom have exclusively shared the secrets of their successful designs with us. Be warned, however – they may well have you reaching for the trowel… or calling a landscaper. See: Garden trends 2021 – all the latest looks and new ways to garden SGD Awards 2020 Acres Wild – Winner, People’s Choice Award and Medium Residential Garden Debbie Roberts of Acres Wild blended this rural garden with the scenery beyond in her clever design, which won the People’s Choice Award sponsored by Homes & Gardens....

Luckily for us, many are listed under the National Trust (opens in new tab) umbrella; a trust which, in 2020, is celebrating 125 years as Europe’s largest conservation charity. To join in the celebration, sellhousefast.uk decided to find out the National Trust ‘houses’ (to include estates, manors and castles) captured most on Instagram. See more: 2020’s most popular interiors on Homes & Gardens’ Instagram To achieve the top 20, over 200 sites listed as houses on the National Trust website were researched....

Seeing beyond the painted yellow walls and sparse kitchen, Angela visualized the property’s true potential as a beautiful five-bedroom family home, its lovely old features intact and furnished in uncomplicated period style. ‘We were living in a townhouse in the middle of York when my late husband became ill and couldn’t climb the stairs, so in 2005 we decided to move,’ says Angela. ‘This house was just what we were looking for....

Ryan, a television writer, director and producer, was working more frequently in the city and the pair decided it was the opportune time to create a base there. The mid-19th-century four-story townhouse had formerly been renovated by architect David Bucovy but Ryan and David were eager to give it their own nuanced identity. Having worked with them sourcing furniture for their Provincetown home, the former studio of abstract expressionist painter Hans Hofmann, interior designer David Cafiero was well placed to fill the home with carefully considered pieces....

It’s a dual role that’s particularly critical for a kitchen island that’s used as both preparation space, and dining area – and that’s just the practicalities. The aesthetics are a whole other story. So, we’ve asked some top lighting experts to give us the key tricks to picking island pendants successfully. Read on to discover the solutions. See: Kitchen island lighting ideas – how to light up this prime spot Pendant lights above an island will transform the space, as Chris Jordan, Managing Director at Christopher Wray (opens in new tab) explains, ‘A series of pendants can add a touch of style to a typically very functional room....

Serena, the former world No. 1 in women’s singles tennis and winner of more Grand Slam singles titles than any other player, purchased the property only around three years ago for $6.68 million. The newly-built home was designed by the esteemed local designer Ario Fakheri before Serena made it her home in 2017, with her young daughter and husband Alexis Ohanian. See: World’s best homes – tour the globe’s most beautiful houses Alongside its five bedrooms and seven bathrooms, the property boasts several sitting rooms, a gym, an open-plan kitchen, and an entertaining room....

According to Daisy Oakley, Author of Cottagecore: Inspirational Ideas, Crafts and Recipes for Wholesome Country Living (opens in new tab): ‘Like so many movements, cottagecore gained popularity through social media, but in reality it exists far from technology, amongst sprawling meadows and wild gardens ‘It is a trend that allows all – regardless of gender, age, race or sexuality – to indulge in traditional visuals reminiscent of a simpler time....

When searching for the best bed sheets, the psychological impact of their color may not have entered your equation. However, sleep experts are encouraging you to look beyond their aesthetics and consider how a color makes you feel – to encourage a longer, more restful slumber. Bed sheet colors to improve sleep From green to gray, these are the colors that experts are bringing into their bedroom ideas – and why they recommend doing the same....

Getting this look in your own home is easier than you might think and painted furniture ideas are a great way to give unloved pieces a new lease of life. If you’re buying pieces for this purpose then make sure that you go with what you love first. It’s so much easier to create an eclectic look around pieces that you adore than to scatter a room with furniture that doesn’t have an emotional pull....

The changes to the barn have kept the subtle balance between honoring the building’s heritage and embracing new comforts. There are many reasons why we think this property is a great example of modern farmhouse style. There’s a gentle, modern rustic vibe to the whole project, and at the root of it all is the most natural, rustic material of all – wood. Here are the 7 great ways wood adds character to this renovated country home....

Rising energy prices on both sides of the Atlantic are highlighting the increasing cost of living and learning how to cut energy bills is becoming an increasing priority for many of us. Knowing how to winterize a house is among the most impactful ways you can lower your outgoings. Acquainting yourself with expert-approved draft-proofing tips is key to this and can make a significant difference over the colder seasons. And in many cases, these tricks are surprisingly easy to follow....

As private spaces, bedrooms are rooms where we can be free to express our personalities and should be filled with the things we love. While a more reserved approach to decorating may suit communal areas in the home, such as living rooms and the kitchen, bedrooms offer the perfect opportunity to tune in to your favorite look or ‘aesthetic’ or, alternatively, to tear up the rule book altogether and create an eclectic look meaningful to you....

From spacious living areas, playrooms and home offices, to specialist rooms including home gyms, movie theaters and wine storage, the opportunities for expansion are endless with a basement conversion as part of your whole house design. Here, we’ve put together basement ideas to inspire your remodel together with expert advice for a successful project. Basement ideas While basement ideas can encompass a whole host of different rooms, what’s crucial to all – and to make the most of your basement – is creating sufficient light, dividing up the space successfully if it’s not to be open plan, and making the decor aesthetically pleasing as well as sympathetic to the rest of your home....

Including fragrant flowers in your flower bed ideas will enhance your enjoyment of your garden. Aroma often draws you to a plant before you can even see it, and engaging with fragrant flowers and foliage is a key part of a sensory garden experience. With the right choice of plants, there’s no reason your outdoor space can’t be filled with wonderful, sweet smelling blooms all year round. Fragrant flowers To get the most out of your fragrant flowers, consider planting them around seating areas, paths and doorways where you can enjoy their scent to the full....

For those that dare, wall-to-wall black can be a fantastic way to create dramatic, head-turning spaces. However, being a neutral shade which pairs with nearly every hue, black also makes a great accent color for bringing structure and interest to more muted schemes. ‘Black is mysterious, rich, deep – and rather sophisticated,’ says color expert Annie Sloan. ‘It brings drama, interest and elevates neutrals and pale colors.’ If you’re thinking of decorating with black then you’re in the right place as we’ve gathered an array of inspiring black room ideas, plus find tips on how to use this shade from the experts....

The blue and white color match dates back centuries, and was often seen on Chinese pottery, and is still popular with ceramicists today. Used for bedroom ideas, blue evokes an easy-breezy aesthetic with a laidback beachside lifestyle at its core, although you don’t need to have ocean views to incorporate the scheme into your own home. Below, we’ve added to our list of blue bedroom ideas to bring you refreshing schemes with plenty of white....

Whether your Christmas dining table ideas are grand and formal or relaxed and low-key, putting together a centerpiece shouldn’t be overly tricky and too time-consuming. With so much else to think about on the big day, a Christmas table centerpiece that can be set up with ease and the minimum of fuss is a must. Christmas table centerpieces When it comes to Christmas table centerpiece ideas there are no rules – they are an opportunity to inject personality and get creative....