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As patron of the Royal Horticultural Society and a familiar face at the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show, Her Majesty The Queen has continued to champion this year’s virtual event. SeeTake a look around the Queen’s private garden at the Sandringham Estate An Instagram post released to The Royal Family (opens in new tab) account showed two images of lily of the valley growing in the Buckingham Palace gardens, as well as two images of the Queen holding the flowers – as part of her Coronation bouquet, and when she received a bunch from a member of the public....

The fly-on-the-wall documentary follows UK Sotheby’s International Realty and its wealthy clients. While all the properties shown were spectacular, the most memorable of all is this London mansion on the market for £40 million. See: Inside Britain’s most expensive home Located in North London’s Highgate, home to the likes of Kate Moss, Liam Gallagher and Jude Law, Heathfield House boasts over 18,000 square feet and stands on 2.3 acres of land....

See: Blue room ideas – wonderful room schemes to inspire you Mention the phrase Farrow & Ball and chances are Hague Blue springs to mind, so it is no surprise that this color was voted the most popular color from the Farrow & Ball paint range. But there are many other blues that are worth mentioning. Here are our favourite Farrow & Ball blue paint colors. See: Decorating with blue – a fresh update on this cool, contemporary color...

From space-conscious cabinets to clever walk-in ideas, there are many fantastic pantry ideas to copy for a space that’s really well designed. To get to the absolute core pantry design rules, we spoke to five interior experts who share their top tips. 1. Design in innovative storage for easy access Pantry design rule number one: pull-out storage is a must for easy access. After all, pantries can get in a mess when we are looking for an item all the way at the back, or when our shelves get filled with clutter....

The restored Victorian estate is a haven of interior design trends which are as elegant as its postcode. Complete with a quaint country-style kitchen, several ornate fireplaces, and a secret speakeasy, this property is among the most alluring in Colorado – and one of the world’s best homes. Isaac Slade is best known as the co-founder and lead vocalist of the Colorado-based rock band The Fray. The band rose to international fame in the early 2000s following their hits How to Save a Life, and You Found Me....

Opting for a statement headboard certainly isn’t a new interior design trend, you only have to look to some of our favorite interior designers to understand it’s often a starting point when pulling together a bedroom scheme or considering bedroom ideas. There is a world of dreamy headboard ideas out there but we predict that 2022 is all about shape – no perfectly straight edge in sight. Those arched designs will get grander, the wonderful waves that we spotted in 2021 will become more pronounced and abstract shapes are set to steal the show for the year....

According to top curtain designers, you can accentuate the size of your small space with one deceptive trick – and the results are ‘completely transformative.’ But what exactly does this curtain idea involve? Here, designer Gemma Moulton reveals what you need to know. How to create the illusion of space with your curtains ‘Window treatment ideas are a particularly easy way to add height and stature to a room when placed correctly....

After buying this home in 2007, Tyler Perry renovated it to its current state of luxury and opulence. This luxury residence was owned by Tyler Perry up until 2016 and has just changed hands. Luxury estate agency, Engel & Völkers, brokered the deal. Take a tour below – and when you’re done, hop on over to our page dedicated to the world’s best homes for more. See: Obama house: tour Barack and Michelle’s new Martha’s Vineyard home...

With instructions to stay at home, people were and are spending every waking minute looking at the same four walls. Between working, cooking, and sleeping, there is more opportunity to assess your home interior and, most significantly, what you would like to change about it. It is, therefore, unsurprising that virtual interior designers have seen demands for their services grow considerably since last spring. See: Interior design trends – the top looks for the year ahead An abundance of homeowners are using their extra time indoors to renovate their properties, driven by the expertise of a virtual interior designer – so you can transform your home without having to move from your sofa....

House design: be inspired by beautiful homes from around the world Purplebricks (opens in new tab), who carried out this research, has teamed up with the Mad About the House (opens in new tab) interiors expert to show people how you can make your home more appealing on an online showing. 1. First impressions still matter While viewers may not physically be in your home, they will be taking the place in in the same way....

January can be an unpredictable month for gardeners. Sometimes it can be warm enough to direct sow in the soil but it can also be a gamble weatherwise. There are quite a few plants you can get started on now, either in the greenhouse or indoors to prep for spring and summer, including vegetables and summer blooms. Start now and get ahead so once winter is over your garden will burst into life making it your best year yet for growing....

See: Rattan decor tips – 10 ways to use it in your home What is rattan furniture? Rattan furniture is made from rattan vines which are woven together to create outdoor furniture, which is commonly used in the summer months. Rattan can be either natural or synthetic. Natural rattan, which originates from the fibers of a plant related to palm trees, is not suitable for all kinds of weather and does not last long if exposed to certain conditions....

Unsurprisingly, when asked how to design a kitchen, professionals are much more likely to start with functionality, as kitchen designer Tom Howley explains: ‘Practicality is the first priority when planning a new kitchen.’ Below, we ask Tom and flooring expert Isabel Fernandez to tell us their design priorities, so that you know what to have in mind when looking for those inspirational kitchen ideas. 1. Layout Before you consider anything else, kitchen layout ideas should be your first concern and priority....

Few seasons have the power to provoke our sense of smell quite like this one, so it is only inevitable that you will want to accentuate their goodness further by investing in scented candles and diffusers and making a timely simmer pot. Knowing how to make your home smell nice is a welcome lesson at any point of the calendar, but there is something about fall that makes it feel even more desirable....

See: more inspiring house tours in our Spaces section See some of the world’s best homes – beautiful properties from around the globe The property ‘Due to larger farm machinery and a need for bigger grain stores, these buildings were no longer fit for purpose,’ says the homeowner. ‘We realised that turning them into residential properties would give them a new lease of life.’ The homeowners were adamant about preserving the character of the farm and enlisted the help of interior designer Pippa Paton, who has received wide acclaim for her sympathetic Cotswolds renovations....

We’ve highlighted some of the most interesting Prime deals for your home that are available to shop now and will be updated throughout the event. With over 40 pages of rug deals (opens in new tab) from top manufacturers like Safavieh, Loloi, nuLoom, and Artistic Weavers, you’re bound to find a design in all shapes and sizes at up to 80% off! This hypnotic burst caught our eye for its ability to add major impact without commanding the space....

See: our spaces section for more inspiring featured homes See some of the world’s best homes – beautiful properties from around the globe The property ‘We were living in London and one day a friend told us about this hillside plot that was about five miles from Andover, equidistant from Salisbury and Winchester, and an hour’s drive from London,’ says the owners. ‘The location was ideal and as it came with planning permission already granted, we knew we could build our perfect home here....

Schlumbergera, better known as Christmas cactus, blooms from November through to January, bringing a much-needed burst of color and life to a winter interior. A firm festive favorite, their flowers come in an array of dazzling shades from white and blush pink, to fuchsia, orange, and red. It is no surprise, then, that homeowners across the country have been learning how to grow Christmas cactus – if you are thinking about jumping on the trend, then it is important to know whether they are safe to grow around your cats and dogs....

Perhaps the best part of planning a cut flower garden is choosing which blooms to grow. A good starting point is to think about color. By picking plants in hues that complement one another, however they’re combined, creating show-stopping bouquets will feel effortless. ‘I like to mix vibrant pink cosmos and dahlias and dusky pink zinnias with pops of orange from Mexican sunflowers and crocosmia for colorful late summer arrangements,’ says stylist Selina Lake (opens in new tab)....

Be warned though that trees’ growth rates vary massively! The tortoises (such as Japanese acers) take years to produce any size, while the sprinters (including Leyland cypress) can soar 6ft (2m) a year. Unless you have a ton of land, be wary of such extreme power, which can cause huge problems further down the line. Instead, opt for trees with moderate vigor that will grace your backyard with gorgeous shape and structure and provide a perch for songbirds, in just a few years....