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The solution is clever small room ideas, which can save a compact home from seeming cramped and even cheat its dimensions so it appears larger than it really is, plus allow you to express your individuality and create beautifully detailed decoration. Here, we’ve put together interior design tips from the professionals who know how to make a small house look bigger to bring to your own home. For small windows, see our guide on what do you put on a small kitchen window?...

Mixing metals successfully in your interior design can make the difference between a luxurious and considered look and a disappointing clash whether it’s a case of metal backsplash ideas and cabinet handles in the kitchen or faucets and soap holders in the bathroom. Here, our favorite designers and experts explain how to mix metals, how to choose the best metal pairings, and how this small detail can make an enormous difference to the style of a space....

It would appear that many people no longer wish to fill their kitchens with a plethora of objects, accessories, and bulky appliances, but instead strip these multifunctional spaces back to their bare essentials. Invisible kitchen ideas These minimalist kichen ideas cover everything from the best kitchen ideas and kitchen colors to working with patterns and all the kitchen trends to watch out for when designing a room that you will adore for years to come....

While this is true, I recently discovered that I shouldn’t make my bed as soon as I wake up – it is, in fact, unhygienic. Instead, you should hold off on making the bed and give the sheets a chance to air. Why I don’t make my bed when I wake up ‘The typical adult sheds 1.5 grams of dry skin a day, and with a large amount of time spent in bed, a high amount is found in the bedsheets....

Double sinks will give couples a sense of personal space, while a generous vanity offers storage so that lotions and potions are close to hand. There are plenty of bathroom ideas to help you plan your space; the key is to consider your priorities before you start designing your room so that you can include the elements most suited to your requirements. Below, we showcase the best large bathroom ideas, so that your space feels inviting, luxurious, and practical....

There are a plethora of sophisticated ways to enhance a light space, so dress your living room with best paint ideas, lighting tips and earthy neutral tones for a space that is airy, inviting and oh so stylish. Light living room ideas – 16 expert ways to introduce light to your lounge From using the right paint colors to clever ways to accessorize, these bright, light living room ideas will help you add interest and intrigue – and have you reaching for the paint chart or the light bulb....

Drapes are often much heavier and thicker than living room curtain ideas, and are usually measured to hang at floor-length or in an elegant puddle on the floor. These essential window treatment ideas are an essential part of designing a living room, and they can help to make the space feel more cozy and inviting, as well as effectively provide insulation and light control when required. Rachel Usher from Rachel Usher Interior Design (opens in new tab) says, ‘drapery can be opulent and formal, using traditional detailing and lots of passementerie, or alternatively, it can also be both tailored and smart, as well as more organic and slubby....

This countertop appliance makes bread baking a truly hands-off task, and is perfect for matching up with the best toaster. All you do is measure the ingredients into its removable bread pan and press ‘Start’, and within a few hours, you’ll be rewarded with a freshly baked loaf of bread. The Oster Expressbake Breadmaker can make white, whole-grain, French, sweet, and even gluten-free bread, and it stands out from competitors thanks to its Expressbake setting, which bakes a loaf of bread in just one hour....

From cabinets devoted to staples to walk-in storage, pantries aren’t just limited to larger homes – even smaller kitchens can usefully incorporate them into their floorplan, though organizing a pantry intricately is more important when they are smaller. Pantries have become more popular than ever recently, as we embrace more eco-friendly lifestyles. ‘Bulk buying, hoarding your jars of preserves, fermented foods and bottled vegetables from the summer garden are all things that become much more achievable with a pantry,’ notes deVOL (opens in new tab) Creative Director, Helen Parker....

‘I love decorating with a pedestal in a room which is something that I think not many people consider but it can do so much for a room,’ says Charlotte. ‘It brings your eye up, it adds another layer of interest, and it means that you can change what you have on display – and it can bring an element of materiality if you find one in stone, marble or even a faux paint effect....

She had been living just a few miles away with her daughter Florence but was at the stage in her design business, which specializes in creating beautiful and timeless interiors, where she either needed to rent a studio or have more space to work from home. Despite the property not having been touched in more than 40 years, it had a certain appeal. ‘It was very much in need of love and a complete renovation but it just had that lovely feeling about it,’ says Sophie....

We’re delighted to announce the shortlisted entries for the 2022 awards, with many leading names in the industry hoping to win an award across the 14 categories. Richard Sneesby, head of the Society of Garden Designers judging panel, says: ‘This is another great showcase year for the SGD. The judges were delighted with the range of entries which covered the stimulating work of SGD members both here in the UK and internationally....

Beautiful kitchen cabinets matched with precision planning, can transform a chaotic space into one that’s neat and tidy, so it comes as no surprise that more and more people are asking the question: Should kitchen cabinets be symmetrical? While the decision is entirely personal, it pays to consider why symmetry in interior design is often crucial for creating balance. However, when it comes to installing new kitchen cabinetry, the main factors to ponder are; budget, room size, design preferences, material, and ceiling height....

Knowing when to cut back peonies is among the most important things you can do (after learning how to grow peonies, naturally). And while this flower is not too tricky to care for, it requires an annual prune for maintained health – and a prolonged lifespan that will see them blossom long into the new year. ‘Let’s make one thing clear: peonies have a good chance of surviving the winter and blooming again next spring even without being pruned....

If you’ve already mastered how to fertilize with Epsom salts, you would be forgiven for believing that this organic ingredient can do no wrong. Though, when paired with vinegar, the method becomes a controversial debate among experts. Should you make weed killer using vinegar and Epsom salts? Here’s everything you need to know about the disputed garden idea. Weed killer using vinegar and Epsom salts – what do experts think?...

‘We designed this vacation home around the family’s love of the outdoors and married elements of 1930s and 1940s lodging with a modern twist,’ says Mike Shively of architects En Masse (opens in new tab). ‘They were looking for an escape for their family from the suburban setting in a secluded, private area with beautiful views of the countryside and the Wisconsin River.’ The family had first hired a log home company but needed something closer to 11,000 square feet, a project too large for the log home company to achieve....

Its owner, Bill Caleo, never imagined having a second home in the woods, but a visit to a sustainable community in the Catskills region of upstate New York changed that, and now it makes for wonderful cabin decor inspiration. ‘It was that powerful of an experience,’ says Bill, who is co-founder of property development and interior design firm The Brooklyn Home Company (opens in new tab). ‘I was drawn to the way in which the houses were designed – to sit amid nature while disturbing as little of the woods as possible....

These additional window treatment ideas are designed to complement your drapes, curtains or shade to achieve a more layered look and, of course, bring an added injection of color and pattern. However, they don’t have to be fitted with drapes – they are also super useful on their own for softening a window that doesn’t require another covering. Our guide has the details on valances vs pelmets vs swags vs cornices to guide you in your choice....

Often the heart of the home, a kitchen is a multi-purpose space that needs to find the perfect balance between looking beautiful and operating as a functional workspace. When planning what to put on a kitchen window, your window treatment ideas need to be be able to practically withstand a kitchen environment as well as add inviting texture and style to the space. Steve Corcoran, decorating consultancy manager at House of Hackney (opens in new tab) states, ‘a kitchen window can be a tricky situation to address, when designing a kitchen you need to maximize space and light while also trying to soften the space....

Whatever your lifestyle and however you spend time there, your kitchen color ideas should match up. After all, while our spaces are an expression of our decorative tastes and personalities, color psychology undoubtedly comes into play, too. Here, we chat with kitchen, color and psychology experts for their thoughts on the best color for your kitchen based on your lifestyle so that you can perfectly personalize your space. The best color for a kitchen according to your lifestyle Color psychologists recommend warm, natural colors for making living spaces feel comforting, and soothing, cool shades, such as blue, for making bedrooms restful, so why should kitchens be any different?...