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The singer, who is famed for her aptly-name single, along with other songs Wrecking Ball, Angels Like You, and Party in the USA, purchased a Mediterranean-style villa in the Santa Monica mountain city for $7.9 million. The sale comes after she sold her Nashville estate for nearly $15 million in the summer. Miley Cyrus is already no stranger to Malibu, however. The Hannah Montana star previously lived in another one of the world’s best homes with her ex-husband Liam Hemsworth....

Pictures show the country home decorated in a sophisticated cream color palette paired with large statement greenery. It is, perhaps, unsurprising that the Duke and Duchess have embraced the jungle plant trend, as they, like all of us, have looked to bring elements of the great outdoors into their home. See: The top 10 house plants – that all interior design lovers should know about There are also further benefits to this bold organic trend, as Martin Waller, Founder of design brand Andrew Martin shares: ‘As we are being faced every day with the collapse of our ecological climate, there seems to be increasing interest in all things natural....

In an interview with H&G, Manoj revealed that you can define the Palace’s garden with one overriding feature – trees. And amongst the most iconic of these trees is the Mulberry tree. The expert behind the new TV series, Secrets of the Royal Gardens, explains how you can mirror the Palace’s aura in your garden – with help from the iconic Mulberry. Using a Mulberry tree to bring Buckingham Palace into your garden ‘Trees [have] shaped the landscape of the Royal Gardens; every garden should have a tree – if not a few,’ Manoj says....

To put the NutriBullet Juicer Pro to the test, we tried a handful of its custom recipes to see how well it extracts juice from fruits and vegetables. While we did wish it came with a physical recipe book and less plastic packaging, we still think it’s one of the best juicers on the market for those who want easy, fresh juice every day. As the small appliances editor at Homes & Gardens, I’ve put many juicers to the test....

But the Parisian Modern style adored by many of us doesn’t require an address on the lofty, grand and sought-after second floor of a Haussmann building. It’s a point proved by Parisian interior decorators living on the higher and less architecturally blessed floors, including the unglamorous attic level, as well as those who dwell in boxier and more modern buildings. And even if your address is far from the city of light, the Parisian Modern look can bring easy elegance and a confident, timeless style to your interiors....

When I first looked into the PlushBeds Botanical Bliss Organic Latex mattress, beyond being one of the best organic mattress options I was struck by how customized it could be among even the best mattresses. PlushBeds allows buyers to make the most important decisions about their mattresses. For one, they offered three different mattress heights. Most importantly, PlushBeds provided two different firmness ratings and allowed me the opportunity to split the mattress firmness in two!...

Positive space really only makes sense in the context of negative space – that is the space surrounding – or gaps between – the objects, and a clever use of both works towards creating a well-balanced room, visually and atmospherically. Here, we explain how. See: Interior design tips – decorating secrets for the world’s top experts What is positive space in interior design? Having an eye for positive space in rooms is just one technique interior designers use to create perfectly balanced schemes that are neither too crowded nor too minimalist....

They hold two Royal Warrants of Appointment to HM The Queen and the late Duke of Edinburgh. Put simply, if they are good enough for royalty, then they are good enough for the rest of us. But prestige often comes at a price so we were delighted to see some Hunter favorites on sale this week. One such pair is a variant of Princess Diana’s go to – the Original Tall Hunter....

Whether you’re trying to drift off and the cacophony of drops and splashes are keeping you up, or you’re trying to focus on work and the spats of water on glass above your head stop you from focusing, there are ways of keeping the din at bay. Keep reading to find out how to reduce rain noise – and browse our house design page for more solutions, inspiration and advice....

Owners Jim & Donna Alpi decided to start from scratch, tearing down their former property on the riverside plot and building a comfortable and coastal home for their extended family and guests to enjoy – complete with a guest cottage and boat house. While architects Purple Cherry and Mike Butler of Choptank Builders worked on the construction of the property, renowned interior designer Marika and her team set about specifying finishings and furnishings....

Richard, who’s a go-to architect for Hollywood’s A-list, worked with Merkoh Development to create this organic modern masterpiece. See: World’s best homes – tour the globe’s most beautiful houses Sitting proudly on a picturesque acre plot in the heart of Beverly Hills, it boasts breathtaking 360-degree city, ocean and canyon views. Its stunning matchbook travertine exterior and Italian teakwood smart door sets the tone for an elegant mix of tranquil aesthetics and cutting-edge automated lifestyle....

With a recent move to Margate (Kent, UK) and his own house renovation currently underway, Sebastian Cox has been on a quest to make the right interior design decisions for his home and young family. Exploring the new – and often old – ways to approach restoration and improvements along the way. Next up – kitchen countertop ideas. Kitchen ideas have moved far beyond a room of utility and towards a room of indulgence....

Shakira, who is best known for her hits Whenever, Wherever, and Hips Don’t Lie, shared a glimpse into the urban home that she reportedly shared with her former husband, Gerard Piqué. And while Barcelona is known as a color-filled city (brimming with galleries and vibrant Gaudí structures), Shakira’s home is strikingly monotone. The singer shared her all-white living room ideas (below) following a studio session – and though the room is darkly lit – the neutral palette shines through....

Adjustable bed frames are typically selected based on functionality, and in upfront transparency, not everyone will need one. But for those who do, well your sleep is in for a big adjustment, for the better. Adjustable bases are recommended for those with various sleep or medical issues, minimizing snoring, preventing acid reflux, increasing circulation, and increasing mobility. In our instance, considering the premium design and modern styling of the Tempur-Pedic ERGO Smart Base, but we also couldn’t resist trying the sophisticated sleep tracking features....

A sofa is an important investment piece, and there are many valuable things to consider before making a purchase: comfort, durability, material, size, color…the list goes on! And if you’re an avid follower of the latest trends, then being in the know of the very best styles and sofa trends favored by designers is also key – as well as the designs that are no longer the height of fashion....

The star of HGTV’s Home Again With The Fords and Ford Family Classics is synonymous with her signature ‘white on white’ aesthetic – so it is only fitting that she recommends bringing this tone into an entryway too. So, if you’re looking for a failsafe color idea that is Leanne Ford-approved, then this is where to start, both with color, and styling it. Why you should bring white into your entryway – according to Leanne Ford Sharing her hallway paint ideas exclusively with H&G, Leanne Ford (opens in new tab) revealed that white always works in every type of entryway....

A plethora of highly skilled experts and consultants were needed for the project, as the house required foundation stud work before being pieced back together again. ‘To approach this build successfully we had to, effectively, take the house down to the studs and reinforce the foundations with steel, bringing it in line with recent earthquake codes,’ explains Brooks Walker, co-principal at Walker Warner Architects. A new double-height addition was built on the back of the building, which brings open-plan living to the ground floor, housing the kitchen and casual dining and living areas with views to the garden, which was designed by Scott Lewis Landscape Architecture....

A pro in designing, decorating and filling homes, the diva has enjoyed doing up houses everywhere from New York to Hawaii, making architectural front covers all the while. Perhaps her most renowned home is the mansion on exclusive La Gorce Island in Miami Beach, Florida, and it’s currently on the market. Read on to explore this amazing home – and when you’re done, hop over to our page dedicated to the world’s best homes for more....

Arts and crafts play a huge role in the lives of homeowners Lizzie Houghton and her husband Dave Puddifoot. So when they left their London home of 40 years for the quiet of Penzance, in Cornwall, it was inevitable that their new home would be a creative kind of place, fit for one of the worlds best homes. The home was built in the mid-18th century, then remodelled in 1820, and its kitchen is full of inspiration for those looking for kitchen ideas....

The McGrady estate includes a mansion brimming with amenities and a guesthouse, which together span over 24,000 square feet. Nestled amid a private golf community, the property includes a spa, barbershop, and an indoor basketball court, because this is Tracy McGrady’s home, after all. With its showcase of opulent interior design features and a host of amenities, the property is one of the most impressive currently on the market and amongst the world’s best homes....