Posts

Ranger’s House, an art museum in historic Greenwich was the setting for the wisteria-draped home in the Netflix show. Sadly, the wisteria was a touch of TV magic rather than a permanent feature. However, the smart facade of the house is instantly recognisable as the protagonist Daphne’s home, along with her mother’s and seven brothers’ and sisters’. The property is managed by English Heritage (opens in new tab) and usually open to the public....

Whether it’s some new luxury bedding, a cashmere throw or elegant Christmas decorations to decorate your home to impress, it’s all on offer at The White Company (opens in new tab). Right now would be a very smart time to also do some Christmas shopping, or to stock up on home fragrance (think candles and reed diffusers) as well as towels, in time for the festive season. With that in mind, the Homes & Gardens edit of The White Company buys includes everything we know you’ll love just as much as we do....

Designed with gorgeous hemispheric domes, airy archways, and an exceptional kitchen (fit for a California queen), Conrad is once more looking to add to her carefully curated collection. However, this time, it’s a bit more practical. See: Best hard water kettles – perfect picks, according to our team of experts This past weekend, the mom-of-two took to Instagram for some advice surrounding tea kettles. In a very practical – and health-conscious move – the designer explains, ‘I’ve started drinking tea instead of coffee, but can’t find a great teapot that I can put looseleaf straight into....

Home is a six bedroom Grade II* listed 12th century former seminary for monks connected to a two bedroom barn. Lisa and her husband Harry were previously living in London, juggling two high-flying careers and raising four children under the age of six – until they decided it was time to move out of the city. ‘We had settled on the West Country as a location as it was commutable for London meetings,’ says Lisa, who was working in advertising....

They entailed considerable structural changes, including dropping the lower ground floor by 1.5 metres and adding a glazed double-height addition that is presided over by a mezzanine, ensuring that the upper ground level is awash with light. The sleeping quarters, too, were entirely reconfigured to create a luxurious main suite and gym on the first floor and three bedrooms on the uppermost storey. ‘The clients wanted to future-proof the home, so the design was very much geared towards a family,’ Margot explains....

While much of the decor in her Santa Barbara residence is noteworthy, it is her choice of accessories that has got people talking. The biggest talking point, though, is her choice of candle, which is, unsurprisingly, one of the best candles on the market. The candle in question is the Bassett Rose Water Candle (opens in new tab) from Soho Home – a scent that combines delicate notes of geranium, lemon, and bergamot with musky, wooden and spicy aromas....

However, as we reported back at the beginning of November, UK house prices continued to perform strongly – in fact, at the fastest and strongest annual rate in over four years. Despite – and to some extent because of – the coronavirus pandemic, prices rose sharply year-on-year. In October, the Halifax building society reported, an average UK house cost over £250,000 for the first time, with house prices rising 7....

Virtuoso’s selection of inspired experiences will have even the most seasoned traveller reaching for their passport. See: These are the destinations for a luxury winter sun holiday The 2020 Virtuoso Luxe Report, an annual survey of the global luxury travel network’s 20,000 travel advisors around the world, highlights insights and observations for travel in the year ahead. It has also revealed the most unusual and exciting getaways for next year....

There are lots of room color ideas to inspire your interior design, as well as advice on how to choose paint colors that are sure to get you started. From choosing the perfect shades to setting the right tone, here, designer Micaela Sharp talks us through how to use color to make decorating a breeze. 1. Consider the mood you want to conjure up ‘Start to think about the mood you would like to set for the space....

With architectural plans for the house on the drawing board, the ambitious and cohesive garden design was formulated, with shared ambitions regarding style, space, function and materials. Be inspired by the landscaping and planting design tips for your own garden ideas. Natural swim pool design The concept of a formal, geometric but natural swim pool idea, strategically in line with the architecture and using the same materials of the house, was central to the entire design....

‘Our client is a young entrepreneur from South Africa who decided to commit more time to Los Angeles for business,’ says interior design team, Proem Studio. ‘Since he travels non-stop, we worked with him remotely to create a turn-key space he could return to and immediately relax in.’ We talk to Proem Studio about the design project. Founded in 2017 by Ashley Drost and Marie Trohman, Proem Studio (opens in new tab) is a Los Angeles-based interior design firm....

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 Although it is only ten minutes from the heart of Bath, this mellow, Victorian rectory feels as tranquil as a country house. It is therefore surprising to learn that the homeowner’s never planned to move here. ‘We’d been happy living in a smaller townhouse in the centre of Bath, but one day I spotted this house online and decided to visit,’ says the owner....

However, her last two house purchases had fallen through and she was beginning to feel rather downhearted about the whole endeavour. When the owner arrived for a viewing of this tall, semi-detached Dutch gable house the estate agents had just started taking photographs, but she knew straightaway they were wasting their time. ‘’As soon as I walked through the door, it had me,’ she says. 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 The couple bought this house three years ago, having been drawn immediately to its clean, contemporary aesthetic, reminiscent of their own. ‘You could say that this house found us,’ says the owner. ‘It’s so rare to find a home that ticks so many boxes. Even the garden, designed by Luciano Giubbilei, felt familiar, as we’ve worked with him before....

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 Set in a picturesque landscape, the property looks out onto Mont Sainte-Victoire, so stunning that Cézanne painted it time and again throughout his career. The area is incredibly popular and good properties are hard to find, so it is best to concentrate on the location instead....

Historically the bath was a large metal tub, placed in front of the kitchen fire, serving a purely functional job of cleaning the family and staving off illness. However, today, the bath is not just somewhere to wash; it is also a work of art which will define the backbone of your bathroom design. As well as aesthetics and comfort, there are also practical considerations that will feed into your final choice....

On the inside, the storage pieces need to be able to hold all of your most intimate possessions, while those that hold you need to be the most comfortable items in the house. On the outside, they all need to be beautiful enough to create a space that you can’t wait to return to at the end of the day, with soothing qualities to help send you to the land of nod....

Thoughtfully-designed bedroom shelving ideas can be an asset to any bedroom. Whether bespoke built-ins as part of your walk-in closet ideas and over-bed storage for keeping bedside essentials close to hand, or organizational storage that brings structure and order to clothing, bedding and books. And even if purely for decorative purposes only, bedroom shelving ideas can be a fabulous way of showcasing artwork and pictures or a treasured collection....

The benefits of a spider plant make them one of the best indoor plants to introduce to your home. Here, we explain four spider plant indoor benefits and ask experts for their advice on how to look after them. Benefits of a spider plant Spider plants are perfect for any bright home, and are incredibly easy to grow. What’s more, their trailing foliage makes it not only one of the best plants for hanging baskets but also one of the world’s most Instagrammed plants....

The cozy cabin look is an obvious choice for log homes, Adirondack camps and midcentury A-frames, but it’s an appealing decorating idea for anyone after a look that’s casual, nostalgic, and welcoming. 15 cabin decor ideas for a welcoming retreat Whatever the style of your current home, there are country decorating ideas to achieve a cabin decorating look to suit it. Here are 10 beautiful ideas for cozy cabin vibes....