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Just like Cluttercore, and Cottagecore, Dark Academia stems from social media platform TikTok. However, it is provoking excitement far beyond the digital world – influencing this season’s biggest interior design trends – from earthy palettes and restored antiques to the desire for natural-toned furnishings. Dark Academia encapsulates everything that has shaped our homes over recent times. Why is Dark Academia trending? Dark Academia might have its roots in the latest trending social media aesthetic, but the founder of interior design company KTM Design (opens in new tab), Katie Thomas, suggests the allure of Dark Academia is unlikely to waver....

Whether you’re in the market for a new sofa or a kitchen appliance, or you just fancy treating yourself to a bale of luxe towels, rest assured that we’ve collated the very best offers available. We’ll be updating this page regularly, so you can shop safe in the knowledge that you’re buying beautifully designed, top quality pieces at incredible prices, while avoiding any disappointing deals. And we promise that we will never suggest a piece of furniture, or tech or home accessory that we wouldn’t consider buying ourselves....

The Hollywood actor, who is making headlines for other reasons currently, reportedly relisted the estate for $55 million last year after putting it on the market in 2015 and 2016 at various prices, from $27 million to $63 million, without making a sale. And while many might consider $55 million a high price for some of the world’s best homes, what can you expect from a whole village owned by one of the world’s most famous movie stars?...

‘If you plan to use the dining space as a makeshift study, the room’s lighting will need to be adapted with additional light sources to accommodate its multifunction,’ advises Helen Pett, Design Ambassador, Arteriors London. ‘Complementary wall lights on three of the four walls, for example, will allow for a sufficient spill of light while still adding a decorative element, or you could install rows of down lights across the ceiling to ensure there is light evenly spread across the space....

The tidying guru has reorganized storage ideas worldwide with a host of best-selling books and two Netflix series to her name. Her KonMari method has become one of the most recognized tidying techniques of our time – but even Marie struggles to maintain order in the frequently used part of her kitchen. Discussing her kitchen storage ideas exclusively with H&G, Marie Kondo revealed that she struggles to keep her family’s refrigerator tidy – but there are ways to stay on top of the space....

The most popular homes of the summer all have a similar theme - oversized, luxurious, and a stylish escape, whether by the sea or in the country. And, it seems, Cornwall has emerged the most sought-after spot. See:See inside this grand apartment that inspired the design of RMS Titanic’s first-class dining room (opens in new tab) Rightmove’s property expert Miles Shipside said: ‘There’s no getting away from the fact that, as a nation, we’re completely obsessed with property....

Whether we’re swooning over her impeccable fashion taste or beauty line, Palermo always seems to be a step ahead of trends – and never more so than with her latest endeavor. While the fashionista has yet to venture into the world of home decor – it’s only a matter of time, her mother is an interior designer – she is becoming renowned for her lifestyle products. And now, she has teamed up with luxury brand Sicily Hill to release one of the best candles we’ve seen this year: the gorgeously scented Citrus Blossom....

So, imagine our delight when Little Greene released its newest, drama-packed colors. There are 14 of them, and even their names – ‘Bassoon’, ‘Indian Yellow’, ‘Giallo’, ‘Etruria’, ‘Silent White’, ‘Masquerade’, ‘Vulcan’, ‘Obscura’, ‘Bone China Blue – Faint‘, and ‘Garden’ (the latter revived from the Little Greene archive) sound fun, exotic – and just what we/our homes need. See: Living room paint ideas – stylish ways with paint, and expert decor tips So, without further ado, we introduce you to our pick of the colors that will be gracing our rooms from this summer – Little Greene (opens in new tab)’s Creative Director Ruth Mottershead dispenses wisdom and advice on each, too....

Release any prejudices that robot vacuums go in crazy paths, get caught on the tiniest obstruction, have too short battery life, or simply just don’t clean. The Shark IQ Robot is working to prove just how easy it is to incorporate a robot into your daily life with smart mapping technology, remote scheduling, and a self-emptying base so you can do less and your home will be cleaner. Read on for our review of how the Shark IQ Robot XL vacuum (opens in new tab) fared in our at-home trials....

SeeGarden to plate - this is the best produce to grow in a greenhouse Whilst our time outdoors is restricted, we can still make the most of this beautiful season through photography. With this in mind, Clare Moreton, photo expert at CEWE (opens in new tab), has shared her top five tips to help you capture the beauty of spring in your photography, despite the circumstances. Top five spring photography tips: 1....

Clea and Joanna have a host of celebrity-approved storage ideas under their belt, but none are quite so simple (and effective) as their one kitchen must-have. So, if you’re going to invest in one kitchen storage idea, let it be this. In an exclusive discussion with H&G, Clea and Joanna revealed what you need to know. Clea and Joanna’s kitchen must-have If Clea and Joanna were to invest in only one piece of storage for their fridge, it would be clear stacking containers ‘hands down’....

The Swedish furniture giant has just announced plans to start a new service wherein it will buy Ikea furniture from homeowners that don’t want it anymore, which they’ll then sell in-store in a special second hand area (previously known as Bargain Corner). Launching in stores in the UK and Ireland on Black Friday (November 27th), the scheme welcomes a host of furniture from display storage and cabinets to sideboards, dining furniture and bookcases....

But how do you use coffee grounds to clean furniture? Whether you have some organic goodness leftover from your coffee maker or you’re cleaning out your coffee press, the experts have a secret that will leave your wooden furniture looking spotless. Using coffee grounds to clean wooden furniture According to Daniel P. Craig, furniture expert and founder of Kitchen Deets (opens in new tab), coffee grounds are perfect for cleaning furniture that has received harsh scratches that are notoriously hard to repair....

See more of the world’s best homes on our dedicated page Irene Gunter of interior architecture firm Gunter & Co (opens in new tab), the designer behind this extensive renovation, is a great advocate of curves. ‘They relate to the concept of biophilia; human beings respond much better to soft shapes rather than harsh lines and corners, so introducing rounded forms contributes to a feeling of comfort and belonging,’ she observes....

We asked Tricia Guild, one of the world’s leading experts for her interior design tips around this very subject. This is what she had to say. ‘At Designers Guild (opens in new tab), we are all big fans of using pattern in our homes and outdoor spaces. Pattern and especially a mix of patterns, brings personality and style in a stroke and gives your spaces a character that plains just don’t....

‘I remember my grandparents always changing their curtains twice a year for heavier, thickly lined ones in the winter and similarly taking up woollen rugs and throws in the summer, as the weather warmed. ‘This does not have to be a costly exercise – in fact a few simple changes can lift your spirits, change your atmosphere and breathe new life into your environment. Think of your home as an extension of your wardrobe – we would swap heavy sweaters for light cotton and so forth so why not treat your home to some easy updates....

This kitchen countertop idea exhibits a vein-like pattern of color against a white (or neutral-toned) backdrop – to bring just the right amount of vibrancy to your space. It is a stylish solution for those who want a primarily white kitchen aesthetic – with a bold twist. And unsurprisingly, designers love this style. The veined countertop trend is an apt celebration of white kitchens – a staple amongst Houzz’s top kitchen trends report for 2022 (opens in new tab)....

Though at first glance they look pretty similar, there are plenty of features that set these blenders apart, as well as varying price points and user settings. It can be easy to spot a deal and go for it, but you might end up with buyer’s remorse. We’re delving into the crucial comparisons between Vitamix vs Ninja blenders that you need to know before you make your choice. Vitamix vs Ninja blenders Vitamix have been making blenders since 1921, and you can tell there’s a century of careful design in every product....

Whether you’re looking to include more structural trees and shrubs as part of your garden ideas, to enhance the spring and summer displays in your flower bed ideas or grow short-season edibles and winter harvesting crops for vegetable garden ideas, there is plenty to do. As the temperatures start to cool towards the end of September, and days shorten it is the prime time to plant many additions to the ornamental and productive areas of your garden Make the most of these cooler yet still delightful days, busily planting and planning....

Few would deny the pleasure of a refreshing dip on a sweltering hot day. Vigorous swimming is well know for developing full body fitness à la Michael Phelps, and even the gentlest of strokes can be meditative and relaxing. A pool makes a glamorous addition your home – the perfect spot for a summer party or afternoon with family and friends. But a new swimming pool also needs a glorious pool house to accompany it....