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However, tile shapes, textures and the tile layout itself have a role to play, too, when you are looking for small bathroom ideas that are specifically within the shower enclosure. Here, we look at the best small bathroom shower tile ideas that cover all the bases. Small bathroom shower tile ideas Well-thought-out bathroom tile ideas for small spaces will do more than be a practical addition. They should make the space feel luxurious and welcoming, add decorative details, and even set the tone for the color scheme....

Occupying only a small part of your home and one that is used for short periods of time, the staircase is an ideal location for those big patterns that might feel overwhelming elsewhere. Using a range of staircase ideas and experimenting with color, texture and pattern with wallpaper, can beautifully uplift a space that is usually ignored. Connecting two floors together, stairwells offer a large expanse of wall that can be used as a blank canvas for a range of wallpaper ideas, providing an area on which to stamp your personal style and make a real statement across two stories....

The recipes are suitable for cooking over a fire pit, barbecue or conventional oven; pick whichever is most convenient – then enjoy al fresco. Serve these dishes in the evening – or as summer lunch recipes. The menu To start The smoothest mung bean hummus Main course Whole salmon stuffed with dill and served with a preserved lemon relish Toasted couscous and charred vegetable salad with basil dressing Black quinoa and bean salad with roast baby beets Dessert Meringue stack with summer berries and vanilla cream To drink Gin and rosemary fizz The nutty richness of an oaky chardonnay is a great match for the salmon....

I have tried a few ways of making a Christmas tree look fuller over the years, but this year I finally admitted that my beloved family tree required more drastic measures, and that is when I came across a trick for adding extra foliage. I learned this trick when I was reading about the famous Rockefeller Tree in New York City and found out that extra branches are added to the tree before lighting every single year....

The presenter knows how to make the right first impression – whether in regard to your front door, your railings – or other front yard essentials that set the tone for the rest of your property. So, naturally, when talking about front yard landscaping, he shared what adds the most curb appeal, and we took note. John is synonymous with value-increasing front-door ideas, all of which will accentuate your home (whether you’re looking to sell or not)....

See our Movers & Shakers section for more makers ‘I’ve always been interested in design,’ says Lee. ‘After a period of living in Spain, in 2008 I decided to build a hotel using reclaimed materials. It was supposed to be a modest B&B but ended up as a luxury boutique hotel, Casa La Siesta, in Cadiz. Visitors made me realise that there was a demand for reclaimed floors in the UK, and I eventually began to export them....

May is an exciting and busy time in any garden. You can start to plant out summer bedding, harden off half-hardy plants, take cuttings and prune as well as keep on top of weeding. Keep an eye on weather forecasts though, while you’re planning your garden ideas, and protect tender plants and seedlings with fleece or cloche if late frosts are forecast. What to plant in May – vegetables to sow or plant As the weather begins to warm up, there are a host of crops that can be sown as part of your vegetable garden ideas....

Lettuce is available in a wide range of colors and flavors, from crisp and crunchy iceberg, slightly bitter romaine varieties, to milder tasting, frilly loose leaf lettuce, such as burgundy tinted lollo rosso. An easy crop for your home vegetable patch, even novice vegetable gardeners will be able to quickly get to grips with how to grow lettuce. Homegrown lettuce is both more flavorsome and more economical than buying bags from the grocery store – which have sometimes wilted before you even get them home – so once you start growing lettuce you’ll never look back....

There is, of course, plenty of gardening wisdom to be had. Many techniques have stood the test of time, and are still recommended today. But other strategies – both traditional and those widely endorsed over recent years – have been shown by scientific research to be useless or damaging. Which are the traps to avoid? Take a look at these 10 gardening myths dispelled and keep plants and soil healthy....

November 2019 This month you’ve loved planning and prepping for a host of festive celebrations and decorating. Prepping for Christmas Christmas preparations are well and truly on the mind of our readers this month. This delicate setting aims to bring a touch of nature to your festive decorating. The simple things We are hardly surprised that storage is at the forefront of your minds. After all, wherever will we store all our delightful Christmas presents....

See more: Interior design trends 2021 – the biggest looks this year The Fixer Upper star is synonymous with style, and for anyone looking to give their homes a much-needed makeover this new year, she’s the go-to design guru to help you — or at least, her Hearth & Hand collection (opens in new tab) is. Created exclusively for Target in collaboration with Magnolia — the home and lifestyle brand by Chip and Joanna Gaines — this collection is perfect for anyone looking to wipe their slate clean and seamlessly insert a sense of renewal into their homes....

Japandi is a fusion of east and west style – Scandinavian elements teamed with the design traditions of Japan. It’s the perfect trend for those who love a bit of order – the organizational element of the look creates a calming feel with its pared back styling, natural materials and use of craftsmanship. Ultimately, it’s a homey trend. Scroll down to see how you can use it in your home....

Los Angeles-based interior designer Chris Barrett (opens in new tab) observes that these de facto work spaces often cause stress and reduce home office productivity. ‘The main challenge,’ she says, ‘is that when you’re working under the same roof as your mate, your kids, your dog and cat, your kitchen and laundry – achieving work/life balance seemingly becomes impossible. You’re distracted by the thought of the dirty dishes when you should be concentrating on that quarterly report that’s due at 4:30....

The decade of flares and disco remained at the core of fashion for what feels like forever, and when we’re looking for ways to uplift our outdated decor, seemingly it’s the go-to interior trend rounding out all of our vision boards. But what exactly does this trend constitute? We take a look at the updated, more elegant elements. See: Interior design trends – top looks for the year ahead...

With a modest 1,840 square feet, the home set the couple back $4 million, a relatively small sum in comparison to what the couple usually pays for a property with their portfolio including some of the world’s best homes. Despite the home having been recently remodeled, it is yet to be seen if the couple will change up the space yet again, with Sandler recently gaining a reputation for ‘flipping’ his properties....

During a recent chat with Vice President Kamala Harris (see the YouTube clip at the bottom of the page), where the VP revealed she had her own copy of Ayesha’s Full Plate cookbook, viewers got a firsthand look inside Ayesha’s gorgeous kitchen. The women, who both come from Jamaican backgrounds, talked food while Ayesha whipped up her signature rasta pasta dish. Viewers got to see her kitchen in action and the space blended a clean and neat open plan design with functionality seamlessly — which is imperative for the busy mom and chef....

There really is no better time to go hunting for new seating as the January sofa sales are in full swing and you’re bound to find exactly what you’re looking for, for less. To save you time and effort, we’ve made a list of our favorite sofa deals, separated into specially tailored sections for our readers in the US and those in the UK. Go straight to the the ones relevant to wherever you live via our neat jump links below, and take a look at the retailer lists to head to the various stores offering great value discounts today....

He opened up to Homes & Gardens about what inspires his garden ideas in his creations. He also shared his garden design secrets for how he created his own stunning garden. Charlie grew up on a farm in New Zealand before traveling and settling in the UK, where he lives in Dorset with his husband Ben Pentreath, the architectural and interior designer. The couple’s garden is about an acre and features layered dahlia beds, vegetables, and a wildflower meadow....

Jake, for the uninitiated, is the British-born, now Californian interior designer of Chrissy Teigen’s home where she lives with her husband, Grammy award-winning singer John Legend. In late 2020, he shared a glimpse into the couple’s chic home, including their living space, which is filled with rust-colored soft furnishings and an abundance of marble. While it may have seemed hard to top this neutral room (pictured further down the article), Jake’s latest post has done just that....

1. BABY PINK SeePaint trends 2020 - the colours you need for the ultimate wonder walls Soft and creamy tones of pink are surprisingly complex and add areas of interest while still being easy to live with. They are calming and cocooning, and will give any space character while also adding an unexpectedly fresh feel. Baby pink works well with cool neutrals, such as brilliant whites and all tones of grey, from light to moody....