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Towering three stories above the Atlantic shores, the contemporary kingdom spans almost 11,000-square feet whilst including a 5,000-square-foot rooftop terrace with visions across the surrounding neighborhood. With an arty facade and modernist interiors, the mansion is counted with the world’s best homes – and among the most impressive in Miami Beach. Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather is best known for his former career as a professional boxer – competing between 1996 and 2015....

The aptly-named trend blends Los Angeles’ spirit with Spain’s timeless charm to create an aesthetic that will bring solar power into the coldest of interiors. This interior design trend pays homage to the best of Southern Europe – and the Golden State. However, it is making headlines far beyond these coastlines. Here, Californian-native designers react to the 2022’s sunniest trend (to date) and reveal how to make it work in your home....

See: Garden ideas – inspiration and ideas for outdoor spaces To many, the hills of Bodnant (opens in new tab) sound like a distant dreamland, but to Author Iona McLaren, these gardens are running through her blood – as she grew up amongst the very gardens her great grandfather designed. In an exclusive discussion with H&G, she reveals the secrets of the magnificent land and how to mirror its allure in our exteriors....

The first thing to consider, she advises, is what the chair will be used for. Think about whether it’s a dining chair or a piece that needs to be upright, or whether it’s a chair for reclining and relaxing. The purpose of the chair will help inform the type of fabric you need to invest in. Consider the practicalities: linen looks fabulous for laidback luxe, but won’t hold its own for too long if children and/or dogs decide it’s their favorite new spot....

Lhuillier, who was previously tapped to co-design a Pottery Barn Kids’ and Teens’ collection, is already well-recognized for her whimsical flair and dreamy designs. And this collection doesn’t disappoint. See: Bedroom ideas – designs and inspiration to decorate and furnish your space stylishly Shoppers will find everything from scalloped sheets to picturesque plates, all available in a slew of colors and pattern schemes. With so many items to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to start, so we’ve carefully curated a list of all of our favorites from the Monique Lhuillier’s Pottery Barn (opens in new tab) collection....

From 29 June 2020 the Gallery in St Martin’s Place will temporarily close while essential building works for the Inspiring People project take place.In the meantime, the Gallery’s extensive art collection will travel across the UK. The National Portrait Gallery will reopen in spring 2023. See our news section for more expert interiors tips, product launches, and luxury travel and property updates National Portrait Gallery 2020 Exhibitions Here are just a few of the brilliant exhibitions taking place before they close for three years....

As a child, I slept on a memory foam mattress as a child, so naturally, that’s what I gravitated towards on my hunt for a new bed. Additionally, I wanted my new bed to help alleviate muscle pain and keep me cool which is what Nectar advertised this mattress would do for me. For some background, I have fibromyalgia so I’m constantly in pain, and a heat intolerance so the night sweats are real for this girl....

The long-anticipated shade is Viva Magenta – a color that will dominate fields far beyond the interior design industry from right now. The crimson hue is described by Pantone as an ‘unconventional shade for an unconventional time,’ – foreshadowing a shift in color trends as we know them – to reflect the ever-changing world around us. Viva Magenta (18-1750) is a color that ‘vibrates with vim and vigor,’ says Pantone....

As the most sociable room in your home, your living room may be the first place you may look to experiment with the latest paint trends. However, Psychologist and Wellbeing Consultant Lee Chambers (opens in new tab) warns against bringing one of the year’s most sought-after hues into your living space. Here, Lee reveals his living room paint ideas – and what you need to avoid before picking up the paintbrush....

The client, her husband and his children had recently moved into a home in Salt Lake City. While surrounded by spectacular mountainous views fit for some of the world’s best homes, they were less impressed by the house’s interiors. ‘Everything was knotty alder with walnut floors and travertine,’ said the Alice Lane Interiors team, who worked with the client on the project. ‘Nothing was current, or to their liking, but they didn’t have time to build, so they purchased a home in the right area....

The property, called La Belle Maison, was home to Johnny and Moira Rose and their ‘bébés’, David and Alexis Rose; and its decadence and size firmly places it among the some of the world’s best homes. The Emmy Award-winning show features a married couple who suddenly go bankrupt and the only remaining asset they have is a rundown town named Schitt’s Creek, which they initially bought as a joke. The rest, as they say, is history… The 17th-century, French-inspired mansion in Toronto’s St....

These changes, don’t need to be big. Sometimes the smallest of home staging tips – like ensuring the space is decluttered and smells nice – can help lure in a potential buyer. According to a realtor survey (opens in new tab), the master bedroom is one of the most important rooms to buyers. However, staging a small bedroom or children’s room is just as important to give you an edge over other sellers’....

Whether you are staging a house for the first time or the fifth, making the right decisions about the hallway or entryway is crucial to success. We’ve asked professional realtors and home stagers to identify the key areas to focus on when staging a hallway. Staging a hallway ‘The hallway can be a very important part of the storytelling journey’, says Susan Bourassa (opens in new tab), the owner and founder of Coast to Coast Interiors....

We asked her for some of her decorating dos and don’ts at Christmas – from how to introduce color and what lighting to use, to how to bring a quintessential country-style touch to your festive scheme. Read on for her wonderful interior design tips, and get more Christmas decorating ideas in our dedicated feature. 1. How to decorate for the holidays Here, Susie Watson (opens in new tab) advises what to do (and what to avoid) when decorating for Christmas....

The Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Topper Supreme utilizes the same famous TEMPUR technology used in its mattresses. Tempur is known for adapting to a person’s shape, weight, and temperature for ultimate support and pressure relief. Beyond the excellent cushioning, another true standout feature of this topper is its excellent motion isolation. I share a bed with my partner and adjust my sleeping positions quite often at night. Ever since we started sleeping on the TEMPUR-Topper Supreme, my partner reports not feeling my movements at all....

See our news section to discover the latest interiors events and product launches The new Papillon range – which includes several news pieces including dining tables, occasional tables, a screen and a drinks trolley – encapsulates the California aesthetic, and was inspired by Tom’s trip to the Joshua Tree National Park back in 2016. Tom says: ‘It was the shapes created by the lines between the enormous boulders at Joshua Tree that see them being replicated in furniture in some way....

All of which leads to the most unorthodox exterior trend of the year, if not the decade: homeowners are bringing grand fireplaces into their back yards. Searches for ‘garden fireplaces’ have recently jumped by 131% on average, and Moda Furnishings say they have seen a 92% increase in garden fire furniture between May and October 2020. See: Outdoor dining ideas – for dining outdoors year round Jonny Brierley, CEO of Moda Furnishings (opens in new tab), also shared the company had seen the most significant surge between September and October when sales rose by 281%....

Hovering above the city like a floating palace is Penthouse 40, the ‘Mansion in the Sky’ that occupies the entire 40th floor of the exclusive Century building. For the renovation, Matthew Perry enlisted the help of renowned architect Scott Joyce and lauded interior designer LM Pagano to create a residence that they believe is a true ‘mansion in the sky.’ Take a tour below – and when you’re done, hop on over to our page dedicated to the world’s best homes for more....

A world-renowned fine artist recognized for bringing art to life through photography, Gray Malin has teamed up with Nest New York for the collaboration of the summer. Together, the two have developed a line of the best candles designed for those who are looking to dampen their wanderlust a little. Each scent – inspired by far off, exotic shores, is so perfect and powerful that it’s impossible to resist adding any (or all) of them to your shopping carts....

Though it can be challenging to find the right kitchen ideas for apartments, there are several benefits to compact living. For a start, when designing a small kitchen for an apartment, you’ll soon realize that it’s easy to keep everything to hand. Plus, there is a wealth of clever small kitchen storage ideas available to get the very best out of every inch. Here we explore the very best apartment kitchen ideas, with expert advice from a selection of our favorite kitchen designers....