Home staging is all about presenting potential buyers with their dream home. You can’t rely on all buyers to have the imagination to see your house’s potential. Sometimes they need a little nudge through some smart tips for staging a house. The living room is the hub of the home, so buyers are going to pay particular attention when they walk into this space. How does it flow? Does it feel cramped and claustrophobic?...
See: 10 incredible virtual bucket list tours to enjoy from home The Luxury Safari Company arranges bespoke high-end safaris across some of the most incredible camps and lodges in Africa, and has rounded up some six of the best safari bathroom views that will take your breath away, from majestic scenes over the savanna to out-of-this-world elephant-dotted vistas. The luxury safari bathtub is a relatively new thing but with some camps and lodges offering guests some of the most epic and unrivalled views in the world, it’s naturally taken off and has become essential for guests choosing where to safari....
See: Flower bed ideas – beautiful ways to create floral displays in your garden The seven best US Botanic Gardens open right now While there are hundreds of botanical gardens around the country, we’ve rounded up the most magnificent locations that are welcoming visitors this weekend. 1. Bellevue Botanical Garden, Washington Located in the east of downtown Bellevue, Washington, this free Botanical Garden (opens in new tab) continued welcoming visitors from dawn to dusk throughout the pandemic....
Earlier this year, the judges visited the entries before coming together to pick an overall winner ahead of the awards show last night in London. The 14 categories, included everything from international residential design to healing, community gardens, with one of them taking home the grand award – the overall winner from the main six categories. The judges’ award was also chosen from all winners. Then there’s the People’s Choice award sponsored by Homes & Gardens which was the only one put to a public vote....
The tradition of decorating using specific looks each Christmas dates back to 1961 when First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy tied the decor around a Nutcracker theme. Since then, themes over the years have varied from ‘T’was the Night Before Christmas’, ‘Home for the Holidays’, ‘Santa’s Workshop’ and ‘A Season of Stories’ to name but a few. See: Barack Obama’s new Martha’s Vineyard home (opens in new tab) Revealed this week, in her fourth and last Christmas at The White House, Melania Trump has picked the theme ‘America the Beautiful’ with which to decorate the People’s House and she officially unveiled it to the press this week....
Built in 1907, this property has hosted some of the greatest music acts of our time – and it’s beautiful. See: World’s best homes – tour the globe’s most beautiful houses Tom Donahue, an American rock and roll radio disk jockey, record producer and concert promoter, lived here in the 1960s while running KMPX and organizing several concerts, including those for The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. Donohue also brought Phil Lesh, Jerry Garcia and Bob Weir together with Warner Brothers to sign The Grateful Dead’s first recording contract, all at 118 Alta Street....
The three-bedroom, three-bathroom house is ‘one-of-a-kind’ home on the exclusive Gilston Road in the affluent borough of Chelsea and Westminster, and offers privacy, space and a bright, open layout, according to estate agents, Knight Frank. Amenities include a spacious garden (a rare find in London), a gym area, a sauna and walk-in dressing room. Why not take the tour? Then, when you’ve enjoyed the beauty of this home, browse more of the world’s best homes on our dedicated page....
The ‘Ultimate Holiday Experience’ will welcome fans to New York City for three nights to experience the singer’s favorite sights and experiences the city has to offer before culminating in a night in at the star’s private penthouse with drinks and a festive photoshoot. Although we are usually ones for Christmas traditions, this is certainly an event we would be willing to break away from the norm for. Here, we tour Mariah Carey’s Christmas penthouse in the iconic Plaza Hotel in NYC....
See: World’s best homes – explore the most spectacular houses across the globe According to the Los Angeles Times (opens in new tab), Michael Rapaport purchased the property at 653 S. Orange Drive for $2.97 million in 2016, approximately one year after the building was complete. The arty box-like structure is among the most exquisitely designed modern accomplishments in the area, complete with sweeping 11ft foot ceilings and wide oak hardwood flooring throughout the home....
‘The young couple approached us because they felt if they came up with the interior schemes themselves, they would be too safe,’ says Jessica. The property, on one of Edinburgh New Town’s most desirable streets, was in a state of neglect when her clients bought it, so a full renovation was in order. ‘The layout was confused and it wasn’t clear why certain decisions had been made,’ says Jessica. ‘The old pine floors were creaky and the colors were drab....
If you’re wondering how to clean a window effectively, these cleaning tips are entirely expert approved. And it’s easy to see what makes them so popular amongst those in the know. Here’s what the process involves. Using baking soda for streak-free windows – the trick behind a professional finish We are growing increasingly conscious about the avoiding toxic window treatment ideas that may be harming our windows and the planet in the long term....
See: Wallpaper trends – the most stylish ways to dress your walls Enter: an update on watercolor wallpaper – this season’s most popular statement for walls that allows us to express our individuality in a colorful way. Watercolor wallpaper subtly celebrates faraway shores, creates an atmospheric zone, and, in some cases, can even bring London’s National Gallery to your living room. Why is watercolor wallpaper trending? Watercolor wallpaper isn’t new – but the latest takes on this style are....
As the basis of many popular design aesthetics – whether that is Coastal or Scandinavian minimalism – it would seem that these neutrals are safe from falling out of favor. However, a recent report suggests this may not be the case. Every year, 1stDibs releases its Interior Design Trend Survey after discussing future decor and color trends with some of the world’s top designers. Their report for 2023 indicates a decline in monochrome shades, with gray and white losing the most votes overall....
Adelaide Cottage is one of many royal residences used by senior royals who wish to take a step away from the public eye and maintain privacy in their personal lives. The move was completed earlier this fall before their three children started school, but it has been revealed that the home is perhaps not as large as they were used to. With the family set to make yet another move to Windsor Castle at some point in the next year, we take a look at the humble cottage that currently houses the heirs to the throne....
Winter is a busy time of year, usually filled with the stress of cooking, hosting and planning every detail. So make sure to give yourself space to relax. Whether you wrap up warm and head out for a few hours of peace and quiet, or bring along the children and dog to run off all that pent up energy, there’s nothing quite like a crisp winter walk. Or perhaps – another year – you’re a visitor from overseas and are looking for winter walks to enjoy during your stay?...
It’s easy to underestimate the hard work moving parts like shower fittings and faucets are required to put in on a daily basis. Choose something substandard in quality or just not suited to your space, and you will quickly regret it. Broken faucets can be costly to repair or replace – particularly if they are wall or floor-mounted. That’s why, when you are conjuring up a list of bathroom ideas, it’s wise to allocate a substantial part of your thought and budget to your brassware....
It’s not an easy task, and if you want crystal-clear windows it’s best to arm yourself with the right tools and take note of some expert advice before you get started. The ’two-bucket’ method, de-ionized water, and fancy figures of eight are all well and good – but there are also various simple errors to steer clear of. Below, experts reveal common window-cleaning mistakes to avoid so you can achieve squeaky-clean glass....
When planning how to design a family room, its paint color will be at the top of your priority list, and all for a good reason. Your room color ideas impact the light levels, style, and atmosphere of a family space, just like every other area of your home. So, it’s essential to get them right. The best place to begin? By avoiding these popular shades, say color experts. 5 colors to avoid in your family room While decorating with white and some tones of gray are at the top of color trends this season, they are better left outside your family room....
This space is less intimate and much less sociable than arguably any other room in your home – after all, it is a place to concentrate more on work and less on your interior choices. However, the fact that this space is for work means quite the opposite – and your paint ideas in this room count as much – if not more – than any other. And this goes beyond cursing the perfect video call backdrop....
These months are synonymous with warm textures, cocooning curtains, and earthy colors (resembling woodlands and pumpkin spice, naturally). And despite their suitability to the season, the most admired fall trends transition equally well into winter, too. If you’re wondering, ‘how can I decorate for fall on a budget?’, you may be looking for ways to achieve a fall-friendly scheme without too much of an investment. However, incorporating these fall decor ideas into your home doesn’t need to be expensive....
