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Sigrit House is a stylish sprawling estate sitting on four acres of beautiful gardens with balmy Atlantic Ocean vistas. It became King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson’s Bahamas home after his famous abdication. See: Princess Margaret’s son designs spectacular St James’ Park apartments See some of the world’s best homes – beautiful properties from around the globe King Edward is one of the shortest-reigning monarchs in British history, reigning for 326 days before he abdicated the throne due to his engagement to Wallis Simpson, as it was deemed politically and socially unacceptable for him to marry someone that had two living ex-husbands....

Seriously, be prepared to kick back, relax, and not worry about your robot vacuum getting caught in any cords and dream about how clean your floors are about to be… except, that’s the reality. I put the Roomba j7+ to the test in the busiest parts of my home in my coming review. I tasked the robot with sweeping away the dirt tracked in from outside, fallen crumbs from cooking and eating, and refreshing the spot on the carpet where my pup likes to sit at our feet when we watch TV....

The opulent home is fringed by palm trees and has magnificent views of the Miami skyline and direct access to Biscayne Bay. See: See inside Michael Jordan’s impressive seven-acre estate in Chicago (opens in new tab) JLo and Alex, who have been together since 2017, both own numerous properties, and have spent the lockdown in one of their homes in Coral Gables, Florida. This new plush pad is situated on South Florida’s island of super-rich CEOs and entertainers....

The admired presenter has bad news for anybody who wants to create a pristine garden in time for the brighter seasons ahead, as he urges us to step away from our lawnmowers and let our grass grow freely. See: Monty Don’s tips on getting the perfect lawn – and the mistakes you’re making In an interview with Radio Times (opens in new tab), Monty suggested that the urge to keep grass short is a masculine ‘obsession’ that is all about ‘control....

Sharing his garden ideas, the BBC Gardener’s World presenter explains that October is the best time to begin planning and preparing for next spring – and sowing sweet peas is among the most timely of these jobs. If you’re wondering how to grow sweet peas – the time to start is now. ‘October is really the beginning of the horticultural year… What you do now – and some things that you do not do – will make a huge difference to your 2022 garden,’ Monty says in his blog (opens in new tab)....

The comedian and actor who is best known for his role on the NBC late-night sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live is a Staten Island native – owning one of the most striking condos on the island – and one of the world’s best homes. Pete Davidson, who is currently dating supermodel Emily Ratajkowski, recently shared his desire to move to Brooklyn in an interview with NBCLX (opens in new tab)....

See: Green room ideas – gorgeous ways to use nature’s palette The easiest way to drench your decor in this trendy hue is with paint – as interior design guru Martin Waller, founder of Andrew Martin (opens in new tab), highlights: there are ‘more walls in a home than anything else.’ But which shade to choose? There’s an endless choice of greens on the market, after all, which makes it hard to know where to begin....

Sir Sean Connery was the quintessential James Bond, and his taste in homes is as suave as the iconic character he portrayed. The star of classics like Goldfinger and Diamonds are Forever lived in Spain for a number of years before moving to the South of France into one of the region’s most stunning and well-located villas, with views overlooking the city of Nice and the Mediterranean Sea from a hill on the Cap de Nice....

For more than a century, the Ohio-based paint manufacturers have set the tone for color trends worldwide, but their current predictions are the most daring yet – ranging from blooming botanical hues to cool retro colors. Aptly named MODE, the long-awaited forecast welcomes a new way of preserving each seasonal transition. The collection of 40 shades promotes a refreshing new way of living beautifully through four primary palettes: steady Method, daring Opus, ethereal Dreamland, and nostalgic Ephemera....

Subscribing to Period Living (opens in new tab) means you’ll never miss an issue, as we’ll deliver it straight to your door every month. We ship internationally, so you can enjoy the magazine wherever you are in the world. Each month, the magazine is packed with inspiration and advice for your home and garden, providing all you need to know about decorating, maintaining and improving an older property, as well as features on antiques and vintage, heritage days out and crafts....

See: World’s Best Homes – tour more of the globe’s most exclusive houses Sold by the luxury real estate agents, Concierge Auctions (opens in new tab), the penthouse has space for five bedrooms and five bathrooms, which are blessed with sweeping windows that frame the epitome of the apartment: the view. New York is a stage for those in the penthouse of 150 Central Park South, where observers can bathe amongst the skyscrapers in the most iconic city on earth....

The property, celebrated as one of the country’s premier estates (and one of the world’s best homes), was originally on the market for $175 million in 2017. However, the seller lowered the price to $145 million before settling on the $105 million price tag. This sale is recognized as the second largest in Long Island history – second only to hedge-funder Barry Rosenstein’s $147 million purchase in 2014. Henry Ford II’s estate was built in the early 1960s by the grandson of the famous automobile pioneer Henry Ford....

The Princess of Wales is not the only famous ex-neighbour. Beatrix Potter, the English writer best known for her children’s books such as The Tale of Peter Rabbit, also grew up on the street next door. Her blue plaque can be found near by on Bousfield School, after her home was bombed in the Second world war. The Victorian townhouse has benefitted from a recent modern refurbishment, bringing a modern touch, whilst still maintaining the period features....

See: Bedroom ideas – designs and inspiration to decorate and furnish your space stylishly Following the success of the series, Lexington’s local tourism industry, VisitLEX (opens in new tab), teamed up with the 21c Museum Hotel (opens in new tab) to create a meticulously designed boutique hotel room that pays tribute to Beth Harmon, the show’s prodigy heroine. The aptly named ‘Harmon Room,’ is a time capsule of American mid-century modern design that celebrates Beth’s accomplishments after she was adopted by a Lexington-based family in the show....

The Home Town host is a master of revitalizing properties – and she admits that most of her ideas are drawn from a property’s original features and character to create authentic-looking, inviting spaces that celebrates their history. Therefore, it is unsurprising that the couple’s own old brick Tudor home in Laurel Mississippi follows this ideology, too. The HGTV designer has shared a glimpse into the most ‘whimsical’ areas of her home, beginning with the ‘formal and quirky’ staircase, which has a touching story behind it that really plays into the emerging trend of creating interiors with a strong architectural and decorative heritage....

While some plants, paints, and home decor pieces may improve your house’s chances on the market, experts have revealed that strategic task lighting is one of the best ways to add value to your home – and the trick is surprisingly easy. Here’s what you need to know. The lighting trick that could add value to your home, fast According to designers Niki Wright and Scarlett Hampton of Lights&Lamps (opens in new tab), the ‘positioning of lighting’ is always important – but especially when selling a home....

See our news section for more expert interiors tips, product launches, and luxury travel and property updates Formerly part of St Gabriel’s College for female teachers, this amazing 1908 chapel has been lovingly converted into a spectacular yet highly comfortable four-double bedroom home. Complete with its own pulpit, majestic stained-glass windows, and Latin frieze, the reincarnated chapel is ideal for those seeking a unique piece of architectural excellence in Camberwell, south London....

The director and producer, who is celebrated for his gothic fantasy films, including Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, and Sleepy Hollow, rented the property for several years from 2016. He also used part of the home as a creative studio where he finished Dumbo for Disney in 2019. See: World’s best homes – explore the most spectacular houses across the globe The stylish architect-designed structure boasts 13,000 square feet of luxe living, working, and leisure space amid the prestigious Regent’s Park area of London....

Throughout his career, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback has, with supermodel Gisele Bündchen, acquired property across the US, including a chic Tribeca apartment and an oceanfront mansion in Miami. However, their portfolio is expected to be split in the coming months, as their divorce is finalized. The sporting legend’s property portfolio includes some of the world’s best homes, though it is unclear how it will be divided. Here, we explore their most impressive estates....

We asked the design guru – one of the world’s leading experts in decorating with color – for her interior design tips around this very subject. This is what she had to say. ‘The fact is that living with the colors you absolutely love is a joy. If we were meant to live in a monochrome world then we would, but the fact is that we are lucky to live in a naturally colorful world,’ says Tricia....