So, if you are a family that likes to hang out – together or with friends – living room ideas like these will suit your lifestyle. ‘The main motivation for creating an open-plan living space is to be more sociable. Parents can prepare meals while interacting with their children, perhaps helping them with homework or a project, and monitor TV or internet use,’ says Robert Burnett of Holloways of Ludlow (opens in new tab)....
Admittedly, it’s not still not cheap cheap, but it is, I think you’ll agree, a thing of beauty. When I tested it, I really liked it, and we’ve rated it our top compact pizza oven buy. Plus there’s a lot more to love, more of which, below. My sum up when I tested this pizza oven back in the summer was that it’s a straightforward oven that makes a mean pizza....
Setting up an enclosed seating area around an outdoor fireplace is a tried-and-tested way of adding the cozy factor to your backyard ideas. As well as warmth, fireplace ideas will add extra light and can be used for seasonal treats, such as toasting marshmallows or warming mulled cider. Offering the comfort and ease of an indoor living space with the buzz of cooking in the open air, incorporating outdoor kitchen ideas into your outdoor living room ideas in the form of an outdoor fireplace design will upgrade your al fresco eating experience....
Of course, when it comes to decorating the yard for All Hallows Eve, there are a few types of households. First, there’s the all-out fright-fest. The neighbor whose yard is so terrifying, small children (and even some adults) avoid it while trick-or-treating. Then, there’s the house that takes the sophisticated approach to spooky; the house whose Halloween decorating ideas look like they came straight from the Pinterest home page. And finally, there’s the family-friendly Halloween approach....
Choosing paint ideas for your home’s exterior is a big task. It will define your home’s character and create an instant impression. Painting your home is a fairly complex task and not one you’ll want to repeat on a regular basis – therefore choosing the right house paint colors first time around is vital. ‘A great tip for choosing a house paint color is to make sure you view some realistic samples first....
Paint and color, as Dulux creative director Marianne Shillingford reminds us, is more than just the rainbow: ‘When we say paint, we don’t mean saturated jelly bean shades – we mean color and paint in all its glory, from organic off-whites and subtle petal shades to the deepest night blues, greens, golds and reds.’ Marianne notes that decorating our homes with paint became a lot more creative during lockdown – and it’s a trend that continues to evolve....
The dough recipe below is a truly excellent one for pizzas and flatbreads. It has a fantastic flavor and, although you have to plan ahead, it is far superior to hastily proved bases and may be frozen for later use. You’ll need a couple of silicone baking mats – they conduct heat well and are non-stick – but oiled, non-stick baking paper will do just as well. My final tip?...
If it sounds like a reason to celebrate, it is. The entire United Kingdom will take a pause to fete its longest-reigning monarch over a long weekend, thanks to an extra bank holiday (the U.S. equivalent of a national holiday) on June 3. There will be nationwide street parties, a parade, and a Platinum Party at the Palace, which is open to the 10,000 lucky patrons who snagged tickets in a lottery earlier this year....
Winter lawn care can mean that you don’t stop mowing your lawn for winter, depending on the type of grass that grows in your yard and the temperature where you live. Though you shouldn’t cut it shorter than 2in in winter, and even then conditions need to be right. ‘The length you cut your lawn will also change throughout the year, depending on whether the grass is in growth mode or going into a dormant period,’ explains Rachel Crow, garden editor at Homes & Gardens....
So whether your small living room design is open-plan, family-focused, a shared home office space or on the small side, there is a living room layout to suit your lounge and make the most of space in your small living room. Small living room layout ideas Functionality is key for living room ideas, and the layout you select should not only be able to accommodate your lifestyle, but enhance it....
Which means you need to be creative when looking for bathroom ideas that match up to the rest of your eco home improvements. Much of what you can do, other than shopping for new elements responsibly, is to think where there might be opportunities to upcycle or reuse everything from sanitaryware to flooring. Below, we offer inspiration and advice on how to conjure up your own sustainable bathroom ideas that aren’t just earth-friendly but beautiful, too....
Tried and tested by us in our Dyson V15 Detect Cordless vacuum review, you can trust us here at Homes & Gardens when we say that this is our top-rated vacuum (and we have tested many, many vacuums), with the design receiving a fantastic, five-star review. Voted our top vacuum overall in our best vacuum guide, the Dyson V15 Detect provides a deep, powerful clean with ease, and boasts a lightweight, sleek design that is easy to use and store – what could you want from a vacuum cleaner?...
Knowing how to clean a living room efficiently makes the whole thing so much quicker and easier, but it’s not always easy to know where to start in a space with so many different materials. What do experts recommend? Starting with your ceiling fan or lighting before working your way down from top to bottom. This simple rule of thumb will be helpful when you’re doing a weekly clean or if you just want to quickly spruce up your space before friends come over....
Owning an old stone house in South-West France had been the long-held dream of its owners, Anne-Charlotte and her husband Frédéric. ‘It was the first house we viewed and it was the right one! The sun was shining and I loved the charm of the place with its courtyard and its barn just waiting to be brought back to life,’ says Anne-Charlotte. After renovating the 400-year-old property from top to bottom, repairing and replacing original features, and working hard to ensure the building was brought back to life in a sympathetic way, it is now their rural paradise, befitting to stand among the world’s best homes....
The penthouse loft is hidden amid one of the city’s most prominent historic landmarks – the Eastern Columbia Building, an Art Deco building designed by Claud Beelman on Broadway. With its prestigious postcode, neutral scheme, and cityscape view, the apartment is amongst the most notable listings in California – and consequently one of the world’s best homes. Here, we tour the iconic property. Actor Johnny Depp is best known for his roles in Pirates of the Caribbean, Edward Scissorhands, and Sweeney Todd....
If you’re looking to accentuate small room ideas, it may be tempting to look towards space-stretching paint colors, creating visual illusions with mirrors or hanging light-enhancing window treatments to create the illusion of space. However, while these tricks are undeniably important, the items you keep in your room are equally as impactful. And these things are not always large pieces of furniture. Instead, they can be as small (but nonetheless significant) as wooden coat hangers or card game packaging....
Symbolizing nature, growth, and health, the color green is an enduring favorite when it comes to interior design. Whether using it as a statement pattern, as a bold block color, or as a subtle accent, using green in the home is a tried-and-tested method to reduce anxiety, calm, and heal the mind and body. Room color ideas are the perfect way to transform a space easily, adding personality and character, says Ruth Mottershead, creative director of Little Greene....
There are a surprising amount of small kitchen layout ideas that can help to organize small kitchen ideas so that they function well and don’t leave you faltering around the space – from storage ideas for small kitchens to the best kitchen doors these expert ideas will all help to improve the flow and effiency of any kitchen. Here, designers and kitchen experts have offered their advice on how to arrange and how to plan a layout for a small kitchen so that you can have the most efficient arrangement no matter your kitchen footprint....
The cold snap has left many of us wondering what the best temperature to set the thermostat might be on when we’re away over the holidays. Exposing our homes to extreme temperature fluctuations isn’t ideal for many reasons, from putting strain on your furnace to making your favorite houseplants wilt. Regardless of the kind of home heating we may have, no one wants to leave their homes warmer than necessary right now....
Once you have found the best air fryer for your kitchen, you can begin to enjoy its advantages. And while this appliance is known for its ability to cook healthy food fast (air fryers are 70% faster than ovens and 95% less oil compared to deep frying*), it is good for your wallet, too. A recent study by *Instant Brands (opens in new tab) revealed that cooking in electric ovens can cost more than 5 times that of cooking in air fryers and electric pressure cookers....
