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Meaning, it’s time to run to the nearest computer and add the best outdoor furniture to your shopping carts – and this brand-new, limited-edition collection too. Infused with Hilton’s traditional modernistic and agreeable style, the more than 65-item selection highlights everything from faux greenery to lush live plants, as well as unique plant accessories constructed to cultivate joy in your home all year round. Available now, this stellar line ranges from $5 to $130 and suitable for all plant-lovers — green thumb or not....

We’ve spoken to a few of our favorite tastemakers about how they create a festive scene in their own homes to give you extra ideas and inspirations straight from the designers themselves. Once you’ve explored these, make sure to read up on the Christmas tree trends 2020, too. 1. Start at the front door Start the decorating the second your home comes into view, with a festive wreath. ‘A gorgeous wreath on the front door always sets the tone....

But what are the other elements that combine to make a room quintessentially country in both look and feel? Lots of warming timber – think beams, a big country table and original oak flooring – will help to provide a base on which to build. Whether you want something that reflects life in a smaller country property, or you’re more interested in a smarter country manor house atmosphere, it’s the fixtures and finishes that are so important to achieving a look that’s both stylish and rustic....

Showing off her immense, two-story Christmas tree ideas on her Instagram (opens in new tab), Kylie Jenner has divided fans with her lavish tree and indulgent decorating style. So big it could rival the impressive royal Windsor Castle Christmas tree, the towering addition stands as the centerpiece of the reality stars’ grand entrance hall. In a very Christmas-sy reel, Jenner documented the tree’s arrival into her home, from the fitting through to the decorations....

Ants generally build nests outside, but food and moisture can attract them inside, making tackling these insects necessary. The good news is that proven cleaning tips can keep them at bay, along with common pantry staples, while commercial products can eradicate them. We’ve got the lowdown on how to get rid of ants here, plus the experts’ guidance on keeping your home ant-free. How to get rid of ants in your backyard Ants are very common, and like fruit flies and gnats, are likely to be a nuisance in summer....

Picking elderflowers in the morning will give you the best results – but really, you can’t go wrong with this easy-to-make drink. And, of course, it’s the perfect non-alcoholic accompaniment to your summer lunch recipes – add tap water for a flat cordial or sparkling for an elderflower pressé. And yes, it can be added to wine – sparkling or otherwise – to create a refreshing summer cocktail. You can even freeze it in ice cube trays – with decorative fruit – to add to any of the drinks above....

Fruit trees are one of the best garden ideas to include as they bring so much joy. From the crunchiest apples to the juiciest plums, nothing tastes as sweet as fruit you have grown yourself, and it will be much fresher than store-bought produce. However, when planning a kitchen garden, it’s important to only select the best fruit trees that will grow well in your location and climate. ‘Start by asking your local county extension specialists, who often have the most knowledge about which varieties thrive in your area,’ says Pete Smith, arborist and urban forestry program manager at Arbor Day Foundation (opens in new tab)....

The White Lotus star and Andrew (known for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) moved to the 1927 Mediterranean-style home 16 months ago, but the location of their new property remains unknown. Situated amid a fashionable Los Angeles postcode, this estate (which is certainly one of the world’s best homes) is fitting of its trend-setting (former) owner, who used the space to experiment with cool interior quirks. Our favorite was Alexandra Daddario’s Shaker kitchen (below) which she shared in November 2021....

The popular TV chef purchased the former Lloyds bank building back in 2017 and transformed it into a stylish hideaway home. Trevail House was available for holidaymakers to rent from around £4,700 a week on Boutique Retreats (opens in new tab), and boasts four bedrooms, each with an en-suite, and an open-plan living area spanning over 2,800 square feet. He converted the two-storey maisonette, which is his third property in Cornwall, into a holiday home, and rented it out to potential holidaymakers, much to the dismay of some locals....

The five-bedroom estate easily qualifies as one of the world’s best homes – featuring 13,000 square feet of living space and 1,000 square feet of decks that overlook the canyon and Los Angeles’ skyline. Alongside its prestigious postcode, the home is admired for its architecturally designed good looks – from its white pillared façade to its walls of glass that fill the property with natural light. The compound is also entirely automated by Savant, a smart home service that offers the ultimate high-tech experience....

Lucy speaks from years of experience as one of Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler’s prestigious team of decorators. ‘It’s about understanding what is existing: the house and the people who will live in it, and how to make it joyous and interesting while functional and relaxed.’ When it came to her own home, where joyful color and pattern have ensured this is one of the world’s best homes, Lucy faced every decorator’s challenge of being aware of the myriad possibilities, while dealing with the parameters of real life....

The property was also once owned by another A-list singer, Jennifer Lopez, and boasts epic views over the Miami skyline. The star owned the home from 2002 until 2005, when she sold it for $13.9 million. Phil’s ex-wife Orianne Cevey was recently living in the property, and finally agreed to sell after purchasing another property with her new husband. See: Explore Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez’s glamorous new home on Florida’s Star Island...

As with many bathroom ideas, it makes sense to consider the lighting you require at the beginning of your project. Not only will this give you time to consider which features you wish to highlight, where you need brighter light and how you can switch to softer lighting, perhaps with a lighting control system, it will also allow your electrician to plan in appropriate wiring before tiling and decorative work take place....

Read on to find out everything you need to know about rewilding your garden. See more: Wildlife garden ideas – make your garden wildlife-friendly What is rewilding? Few have popularised the idea as much as Isabella Tree, whose book Wilding (£9.99, Picador) charts the transformation of the Knepp estate in West Sussex and became a Sunday Times best-seller when it was published last year. Over two decades Isabella, and her conservationist husband Charlie Burrell, turned their 3,500-acre arable farm into a haven for wildlife, including turtle doves and nightingales, 13 species of bat and flocks of purple emperor butterflies as well as free-roaming longhorn cattle, Tamworth pigs, Exmoor ponies and deer, which manage the landscape as they graze and forage....

Yet at weekends, when she escapes with her husband Tam, an artist, and daughters Phoenix and Cyan to the family’s property in the Cotswolds, tucked away at the top of a verdant valley with the lights of Bath twinkling at night across the horizon, her garden is an altogether more relaxed affair. Spread over 65 acres of steep, sometimes tricky, terrain which extends all the way down to a burbling brook running off the nearby River Avon – the terraced garden is surrounded by ancient woodlands, wildflower meadows and orchards....

Some kitchen ideas elevate the space, giving it a more luxury feel. Others make keeping on top of inevitable mess easy. So as well as aesthetically pleasing crocks, hand towels and Le Creuset Dutch ovens, the Texan interior designer always has a crumb runner to hand. Writing on the Studio McGee blog (opens in new tab), Shea says, ‘we think every entertainer probably needs one of these crumb runners in their top drawer; it’s just a must!...

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The best way to use symmetry in a room is by having an architectural feature as a starting or center point, whether a fire surround, a pair of identical windows or even a kitchen island. However, you can create symmetry in a non-symmetrical space with pattern or pictures on walls, with an area rug or simply a headboard in a bedroom. Get symmetry right and you can create harmony in every room in your house – and make small spaces feel bigger and tidier....

This glorified material is already prominent in many of our homes – commonly selected for embellishing furniture, throws, and pillows – but in recent months, it’s spiked amongst our favorite A-listers’ dwellings as well. See: Interior design trends – the 20 top looks for the year From Mandy Moore’s mid-century renovation to Tracee Ellis Ross’ living room – even Victoria Beckham’s – this flawless furnishing is everywhere. To the point, if you’re looking to recreate some of your favorite A-lister’s most lusted after rooms, consider today your lucky day....

We’ve asked world-leading real estate experts to give their view on how to buy a house in Mexico – and choose the most beautiful destinations. 1. The best place to buy a vacation home in Mexico: Puerto Vallarta Puerto Vallarta proves that you really can have it all – the beach, a beautiful town with plenty of culture, and a community that will make you feel right at home. Javier Rodriguez, of Guadalajara Sotheby’s International Realty, strongly recommends the town as a vacation home destination: ‘Puerto Vallarta is a world tour destination for many reasons’, he explains, with the beaches coming first....