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First launched in 1962, the 467 Sideboard was designed by the brand’s founder, Lucian R. Ercolani, as part of the successful Windsor Range. See our news section for more expert interiors tips, product launches, and luxury travel and property updates This collection of furniture defined the post-1945 era for Ercol and set the brand apart when it came to the production of domestic furniture. During this period, most furniture was predominantly made with plywood or chipboard and heavily influenced by the fashions of the day....

Built in 1647, Maison Blanche’s beautiful exterior is highlighted with a pink trim and pastel pink door, boasting a bumble bee knocker (an ode to author F.W.L Sladen who once lived on the estate) and bags of welcoming charm. All a clue to the wonderful cottage decorating ideas that dwell within. Nestled in eight acres of grounds, the Grade II-listed home is located near the pretty coastal town of Deal in Kent, on England’s south-eastern coast....

The sanctuary is complete with deep soaking tubs to bathe away the hustle of the city, complimentary pajamas, and a private kitchen and bar, where you can mix up the nightcap of your choice. Though, these perks only prepare you for the pièce de resistance of the suite: the bed. See: Bedroom ideas – designs and inspiration to decorate and furnish your space stylishly With a value of $200,000, the Hästens (opens in new tab) Vividus bed is undoubtedly the pinnacle of the room - and for that price tag, we can only hope it is nightmare proof, and jet-lag proof....

See: Interior design trends – top looks for the year ahead ‘Fuelled by our desire to create an at-home sanctuary that is calming and tranquil, in the midst of a year that has been quite the opposite, the new neutral palette has swept through our homes and become one of the biggest interior trends of 2021,’ says Charu Gandhi, founder and director at interior design studio Elicyon (opens in new tab)....

Jessica, the Academy Award winner best known for The Eyes of Tammy Faye, Molly’s Game, and (most recently) The Good Nurse, stayed in the luxury Bel Air home before Kyle sold it through her husband Mauricio Umansky’s real-estate company, The Agency. Before selling, Kyle also allowed her co-star, socialite Sutton Stracke to live in the property. Appearing on Watch What Happens Live (as seen below), Jessica revealed: ‘I don’t even think anyone knows, so I’m going to say this for the first time....

The perception for many of a rural idyll includes the sight and sound of contented clucking chickens scratching around in the backyard outside the kitchen window. But keeping chickens is not just for country dwellers and you can keep hens in urban areas, too – just check there are no restrictions regarding keeping poultry in the state or area where you live. Reserve an area for a chicken coop and run as part of your backyard ideas, and follow this guide to join the ever expanding flock of chicken keepers....

In an ode to her career so far, latest collection RETROSPECTIVE draws on wonderful inspirations from places she’s been, projects she’s worked on and vintage pieces she’s seen all over the world. All beautifully presented in her signature neutral colour palette, of course. See our news (opens in new tab) section for more exciting new launches The chosen home for RETROSPECTIVE is the Andrew Martin showroom on Walton Street, the home of Andrew Martin for the last 40 years....

Cabinetry and layout are, of course, vital in a kitchen’s success, but how do you make a space feel personalized, decorated and elegant? Here, Henriette explains the processes and design rules she follows to get such sophisticated results. Kitchen interior design With your kitchen plans in progress, now is the time to consider the aesthetics – doing so as you plan rather than after will help you create a more interesting finish....

The organization guru has reshaped kitchen storage ideas worldwide through her KonMari Method (what Marie calls her style of tidying) – but how do you maintain cleanliness when the job is complete? While Marie has already taught the world how to achieve a tidy space, she recently sat down with H&G to reveal how to preserve organization. And it’s a secret she practices in her own home. Marie Kondo’s secret for maintaining an organized home Here Marie shares her interior design tips – and how to hold yourself accountable – to prevent falling back into former habits....

Hassobury Manor estate is nestled in the historic medieval village of Manuden, in Bishop’s Stortford, England. The manor and its surrounding land were part of the historic route to Cambridge, so were of great strategic importance during the Saxon and Norman eras. It remained an important piece of land through the Early Modern period and mentions of it can be found in texts prior to the Domesday Book. See: World’s best homes – tour the globe’s most beautiful houses The Gosling takes its name from Robert Gosling, a partner of Goslings Bank (later incorporated into Barclays) who commissioned renowned architect Phillip Charles Hardwick to draw up plans for a new house at Hassobury Manor....

Monty climbs a mountain ‘I love mountains of any kind but the stark, linear image of the hills of the Black Mountains is especially beautiful to me,’ says Monty Don. The landscape he’s talking about spreads across Powys and Monmouthshire in South Wales, and straddles the border with England. ‘At the western end of the mountains is Hay Bluff, a cliff that rises almost sheer and which you can see from miles away – I can actually see it from the attic room of my house in Herefordshire....

The renovation was sensitive to the property’s history – the Italianate home was built in 1907 – and restored original woodwork and molding while bringing it stylishly into the 21st century. The home boasts 8,000sqft of space with five bedrooms and six bathrooms. The show-stopper of the space has to be the ultra-cool bar, accessed on the home’s parlor floor, which is bursting with characterful artefacts, fringed lampshades, sumptuous velvet sofas, and a vintage bar sourced from an old Connecticut hotel....

Sticking with their roots, Roberts has designed the Beacon to look as good as it sounds and retains the familiar retro-inspired style. Inside, however, it’s nothing but cutting-edge technology enabling effortless wireless connection and a crystal clear audio experience. Starting strong, the speaker is launching in two models; the Roberts Beacon 320 (opens in new tab) and the Roberts Beacon 330 (opens in new tab). Both models have multi-directional dual bass radiators, allowing the tunes to fill your space entirely....

The mansion had been on the market since 2017, priced at $180 million, then reduced to $115 million. The property is known as the shining star of LA’s Holmby Hills, and has been a playground for the who’s who of Hollywood since it was completed in 1936. The classic Tuscan-styled mansion was built in 1935 by Robert D. Farquhar for Florence and Charles Quinn. Florence was divorced from Arthur Letts who, in 1925, was the original owner and developer of the 3,296 acres of land on which Holmby Hills is located....

Sympathetically designed, a pool area should complement the rest of your yard, rather than it simply being a functional addition, so it’s important to know how to carefully choose pool area ideas to include in your design. The loveliest pool ideas use attractive materials that suit a the architecture of the home and the local area’s characteristics. They offer chic dining and seating areas, boast beautiful planting, and feature atmospheric lighting for gatherings after dark....

In a clear break away from the muted hues seen in the color trends of 2022, the paint powerhouse has named the daring Raspberry Blush as their Color of the Year for 2023 – and offered an equally bold palette to accompany. While paint trends suggest some degree of ephemerality, we are sure that this inspiring shade is just the right side of vivacious to continue to inspire for years to come....

Here at Homes & Gardens we have tested many vacuum models from both brands, and it’s worth saying that both Dyson and Shark make some of the best vacuums you can buy, and we think you’ll be happy with either. But of course, there are differences, and we do like to get into the detail, so, let’s take a deep dive into the most important features that differentiate the two....

For such an indulgent machine, it’s remarkably simple. But perhaps that is what is so appealing about this luxury coffee maker, it forgoes any distracting bells and whistles for quality materials, a perfected coffee brewing process, and a striking design. The Technivorm Moccamaster has an interesting backstory. In fact, the creator of Technivorm, Gerard Clement Smit, was known for step ladders and shelving systems, not coffee. Yet, his love for coffee led him to create the first coffee grinder for home use....

Unsurprisingly, appliance garages are making waves across the kitchen industry – and experts are rushing to bring this interior design trend into the chicest of spaces. And this movement isn’t going to go anywhere fast. Here’s what you need to know about the feature before you make the investment. What are appliance garages? As its apt name suggests, this feature is a ‘garage’ for kitchen appliances and other less attractive kitchen essentials....

And guess what? We can share news of both here. The Vitamix first: there’s currently a rash of Black Friday Vitamix blender sales to be enjoyed across multiple retailers and, with many of their models reviewed and tested by us here at Homes & Gardens, and ranking high in our best blenders guide, you can trust us (and Jen) when we say they are definitely worth it. Sur La Table is selling Jen’s Vitamix blender (opens in new tab) at a massive discount this Black Friday, though there other retailers to buy from....