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Joanna is the co-founder of Magnolia, a leading interior brand with global authority. Therefore, when Joanna shared a toy storage idea that didn’t sacrifice style, we were quick to take note. Here, the designer reveals how to bring order to the most manic room of the home – in the best looking way possible. Joanna Gaines’s child bedroom storage secret The HGTV star is known for breathing new life into antique pieces, and her bedroom storage idea is no exception....

The immense property is set on four acres and has a lawn that sits on the water’s edge. The country music star, who has sold over 25 million albums worldwide, has owned the home for 10 years. See: World’s best homes – beautiful properties from around the globe The sprawling house was decorated by Kelly in a modern eclectic style, mixing rustic earthy elements with glamorous chandeliers and objet d’art....

You would be forgiven for linking challenges with certain rooms – for example, the idea of decluttering your bedroom may at first feel harder than your bedroom. However, Marie Kondo explains that the problem is not the space – but rather a particular group of items that make decluttering hard. The globally admired consultant, New York Times bestseller, and Netflix star sat down with H&G to discuss the art of organization, including Marie kondo’s top five tips and her tidying mistakes to avoid....

Over the years, he has worked with famed designer Dame Zandra Rhodes, models Kate Moss, Helena Christensen and Jade Jagger, and his creations have been worn by movie stars such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Sienna Miller and Kirsten Dunst. In 2003, Matthew started collaborating with interiors brand The Rug Company, and since then has also worked with Osborne & Little, Vinterior, Pooky and Duresta, creating everything from rugs and wallpaper to lighting and furniture collections, which makes him a wonderful source of interior design tips....

Kingston upon Thames is a busy town just up river from Hampton Court Palace, famed as one of Henry VIII’s many homes, and about 10 miles south west of central London. Notable as the ancient market town in which Saxon kings were crowned – on the King’s Stone, hence the name, which is still displayed in the town center. Take a tour below – and when you’re done, hop on over to our page dedicated to the world’s best homes for more....

The house is called Kenjockety’ (Native American for ‘Far from Noise’), and sits on six acres of land with 500ft of waterfront land and a 200ft deep water dock. It’s situated in the wealthy area of Lloyd Harbour in Long Island, around an hour’s drive from Manhattan. See: World’s best homes – tour the globes most beautiful houses Robin was one third of The Bee Gees, whose record sales are estimated in excess of 200 million, and sang alongside his twin brother Maurice and older brother Barry Gibb....

But what if you could hire a professional house hunter to do the legwork for you in buying a house? A passionate property expert with an enviable contacts book, an encyclopaedic knowledge of your desired area, and the inside track on what homes are due to come on to the market, and who goes the extra mile to find you the perfect properties, even before they hit the listings? Yes, please....

The 56,000 square foot property-equipped with every conceivable luxury amenity-is a physical monument to his tireless dedication and hard work. The custom designed property includes a regulation-sized basketball gymnasium, circular infinity pool, putting green, tennis court, and cigar room, each with Michael Jordan’s signature touch. See:Meghan Markle’s former Los Angeles house is on sale for $1.8 million Set in a prestige suburb of Highland Park, the modern mansion is enclosed by more than 150 trees – the perfect setup for someone in need of complete privacy....

‘I always wanted a quiet beachfront home outside the glam,’ Kim Cattrall told The New York Times (opens in new tab). ‘A home that would be restorative and simple to maintain, where I could have privacy, relax and decompress. My home has been my sanctuary.’ However, after 22 years, the actress has finally decided to part with four acre property. The home is currently on the market for $3.25 million....

The Hollywood star is selling the custom home that he built in 2008 in La Quinta’s upscale golfing community of Madison Club, but still retains bi-coastal residences in Los Angeles and Coconut Grove in Miami. See’The White House’ is the epitome of beachfront luxury and elegance The home showcases Sylvester’s artistic side displayed in his own paintings and sophisticated decor. La Quinta, in suburban Los Angeles, is famous for its abundance of golf courses and where Frank Capra wrote the screenplay for Lost Horizons in 1937 while lounging poolside at the La Quinta Resort & Club....

When Nick retired from his job as a teacher at Winchester College, the couple, who are both poets, found themselves free to return to the landscape that Lydia’s family had inhabited for generations. Now considered one of the world’s best homes, the property Lydia and Nick bought sits at the end of a track that climbs the hill towards Top Withens, the abandoned farm whose remote location before the stark and glorious moors beckon is said to have inspired Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights....

We’ve all been looking for ways to achieve extra space in our homes this year and many of us have been looking into plans to extend our homes. English planning permission, whether it’s for kitchen extensions or loft conversions, has varied rates of approved applications depending on where it is you live. On average, a happy 91% of English planning permission applications are successful, but, depending on where your postcode, the success rate could be as low as 65% or even as high as a whopping 99%....

With plenty of extra time to be more thorough, there are many places getting a little more attention. The bathroom is arguably the key to having a clean home, however they are one of the trickier places to clean. See: Cleaning tips – our essential guide to keeping your home spotless 5 things we may forget to clean in the bathroom To help keep on top of the cleaning, bathroom expert Big Bathroom Shop (opens in new tab), has highlighted the areas we may have forgotten to clean in the bathroom and provided a few simple tips to follow....

During her time with the band, Christine McVie visited Mick Fleetwood’s nineteenth-century stately home, named Benifold – which at first glance – does not appear to have much in common with the world of rock music. However, the home is surprisingly fundamental to the industry. This 11-bedroom property, which qualifies as one of the world’s best homes, is located on a tree-lined road in affluent East Hampshire and was the former home of music icon Mick Fleetwood and his wife (and sister-in-law to George Harrison), Jenny Boyd....

There are different ways to store your utensils to suit the look of your kitchen, and that’s reflected in the varying designs of these excellent holders. Utensil crocks that sit on countertops are the most traditional option and allow for easy access to the equipment needed. Those who prefer a minimalist countertop might be swayed by in-drawer utensil holders, which may be slightly easier to arrange. Regardless of which utensil crock you choose, one of these convenient holders is bound to streamline your culinary process....

Yet when faced with adversity, us humans are strong of spirit and when the going gets tough, the tough get… decorating. Or at least that’s what a number of surveys appear to be revealing this month. Marks & Spencer (opens in new tab) polled 1,000 shoppers and over a third (35 per cent) said that they plan to put their Christmas decorations up earlier than usual this year and they’re not stopping there....

Guest room ideas for all of us tend to be non-committal. After all, it’s likely if you are decorating a guest bedroom that you are looking for ways to make it multi-purpose. Perhaps your search for guest room office ideas have to coincide with a characterful space? The answer, says Richard Smith at luxury fabrics and wallcoverings brand Madeaux (opens in new tab), lies in mixing patterns and prints in the interior design of the space....

Interior designers will often remark that bathroom lighting ideas are low on the list of their customers’ design priorities, even though a bathroom’s electrics should be one of the first things to tackle in any remodel. So if you don’t have an expert on hand to emphasize the importance of well-planned lighting, it’s easy to see how things unravel. From failing to realize that bathroom lighting needs to conform to strict electrical regulations, to installing lights in the wrong position, our panel of bathroom lighting experts reveal the common errors they see made....

Michigan-based lawyer David Clark from The Clark Law Office (opens in new tab) has served as an attorney for 35 years in the state and across the US. And during this time, David has encountered some significant lawn mistakes that have consequences beyond browning or patching. While it is essential to check how the law differs in your local state, there are some common mistakes that you should note as you care for your lawn this summer and beyond....

From chic monochrome shades to softer muted greys, we create bedroom ideas inspired by the refined elegance of grand Parisian apartments. Black and white bedroom ideas While monochrome room ideas can be tricky to get right, a considered approach will be rewarded by a simple but impactful scheme. Black and white interiors can work especially well in modern homes, where a one-tone canvas serves to highlight and complement statement bedroom furniture, impactful art and magnificent mirrors....