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The actress and comedian who is best known for her role on MADtv, Black-ish, and the CBS sitcom The King of Queens, lived with her two sons in the century-old property on Laurel Canyon Boulevard. However, despite its bustling postcode, the property boasts an acre of verdant landscaped land surrounded by bamboo trees that blur the traffic sounds. Situated in a prime location – but with a countryside ambiance – this treehouse is one of the most unique currently on the market in California, and amongst the world’s best homes....

In the latest edition of Joy at Work, Marie discusses some of her home office ideas – while sharing tips for virtual working and organizing your workspace at home – which is, of course, an apt addition to her publication. Whether you’re looking for small home office ideas to make your compact space permanently seamless, or you’re looking for a professional home office setup that will get the job done – Marie has the answer....

While we found that the basket shape was not ideal for cooking specific types of food, the air fryer did do an impressive job of cooking bacon and even frozen food in truly record times. We tested it alongside some of the best air fryers to see how it held up, making fries, roasting vegetables, and trying out both its regular air frying mode and the Max Crisp setting. Ninja Max XL Air Fryer: specs Capacity: 5....

Speaking on series three of the Move IQ podcast (opens in new tab), he shared his advice on the one thing you should never do when trying to sell a home. When selling a home it is a good idea to give the wall a fresh coat of paint, but stay away from anything too bright… or even an on-trend pink, he warns. Also read… Why are mortgages taking so long to go through?...

See: Kitchen ideas – decor and decorating ideas for all kitchens But why have prep sinks suddenly risen to the forefront of our kitchens, and why should we invest if we haven’t already? Here, the people at the top of the kitchen industry share their thoughts. Why are prep sinks the new kitchen must-have? Our recent Homes & Gardens report found that prep sinks have become a must for many kitchens over the past year....

Fiery Fleming lit up the screen in hit films like Spellbound, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court and Gunfight at the O.K. Corral. With the advent of color film, her red-haired, green-eyed beauty earned her the title Queen of Technicolor. Fleming’s co-stars included Gregory Peck, Robert Mitchum, Kirk Douglas, Charlton Heston, Glenn Ford, Burt Lancaster, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Rock Hudson and Ronald Reagan, with whom she made four films....

Anna Bond’s signature brand – known for its intricately detailed floral interior designs – is once again lending a helping hand when it comes to our living quarters. This time around, it’s not their floral rugs or pillows that have caught our eye (although those are captivating). Right now, we’re swooning over their brand-new release of three freshly fragrant scents. Influenced by both Italy and France – each of the three garden-inspired candles, when lit, will instantly transport you to springtime in the park or garden, good news for any homebound traveler looking to cure their wanderlust or travel bug....

For over 13 years Margaret Ash Design has been providing clients with distinctive, bespoke interiors and are known for a hands-on, personalized client approach. Originally from the South, her clients were drawn to Margaret’s southern aesthetic and expertise in layering color, patterns and texture and seamlessly infusing antiques with new and custom pieces. We talk to Margaret Ash about the design project – enjoy the tour! See more of the world’s best homes on our dedicated page...

The star, known for his roles in Lost, Oz and Claws, is the proud new owner of this stunning home, which boasts five bedrooms and six bathrooms. The contemporary interiors blend modern elegance and timeless touches throughout, with the indoor/outdoor living that typifies Californian living. The kitchen ideas are finished in a modern farmhouse style in an inviting pastel blue hue, with a whitewashed modern island, sleek white pendants and rattan bar stools creating a rustic yet contemporary look....

Take a very close look with us at the Shark Vertex DuoClean PowerFin Upright Vacuum with Powered Lift-Away and Self-Cleaning Brushroll. It’s a big name, but it references many of the reasons why you’d want to bring this vacuum into our home It’s loaded with premium features — like a self-cleaning brush roll that resists hair tangles, LED headlights for better visibility and powered lift away for versatility – and looks, replete with rose gold accents for added appeal....

Higher in protein than almost any other leafy green vegetable, tasty, and more nutritious than spinach, kale or asparagus, nettles deserve a place on our plates as well as in our gardens. See: Small garden ideas – clever designs for maximizing a compact gardening space Celebrity chefs Gordon Ramsay, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Jamie Oliver agree, and all have nettle recipes in their batterie de cuisine. In a video on Jamie Oliver’s You Tube channel, the top chef shows how to make a simple nettle ravioli (opens in new tab), first foraging the leaves, gloves at the ready....

Of course, natural stone floors are only one type of the countless flooring ideas which you can incorporate into your home, but they are not to be overlooked. As beautiful as they are durable, the right stone floor will be a valuable addition to your interior scheme. With a reputation for being naturally hardwearing, all stone flooring types are most commonly seen as kitchen flooring ideas or modern hallway flooring ideas....

THE BEST LUXURY HOTELS IN THE UK – PERFECT FOR A BRITISH STAYCATION Now is the perfect time to see the very best of the UK’s hotel scene. You are in for a treat… LINKS HOUSE AT ROYAL DORNOCH (opens in new tab) – SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS ABOUT: Links House is a five-star luxury hotel situated in the rugged and romantic Highlands, one hour from Inverness. Originally the Manse for the Free Church of Scotland in 1843, the house has been lovingly restored to its former glory....

If you are after the very best carpet trends, look no further than Brintons. Located in Worcestershire, Brinton’s is one of Britain’s oldest carpet manufacturers and supplier to some of the world’s best known buildings. Brintons has been supplying carpets to the Royal Household since 1958; it was one of the first companies to be granted a Royal Warrant during The Queen’s reign. The floors of the Kremlin, Kensington Palace and Cunard’s flagship liner, RMS Queen Mary 2, all have Brintons carpets....

It goes without saying that the pandemic has had a huge effect on every part of our lives, including how we use our homes, so what will the kitchen look like as we settle into ‘the new normal’? Many aspects of kitchen design – and kitchen trends – are likely to be impacted by the events of 2020, from the amount of time we spend in this space, to how we use it and the fixtures and fittings we choose for it....

She and her late husband John quickly fell for its charms, as Julia recalls: ‘We knew this was the house for us as soon as we walked through the door,’ she says. ‘We loved the creaky floorboards. Our previous two houses had beams, so it felt like home – but this time with higher ceilings and beautifully proportioned rooms.’ There were a few more practical reasons, too. ‘It was the first time we’d had central heating since we left London 32 years ago,’ adds Julia....

The lesson comes from designers Darryl Moore (opens in new tab) and Adolfo Harrison (opens in new tab), who created St Mungo (opens in new tab)’s Putting Down Roots Garden (pictured above and below) in collaboration with the charity. While the garden itself was certainly not one of the smallest at the Chelsea Flower Show, it did showcase a clever diagonal line design technique that is perfect for making a small garden look bigger....

However, while this interior design trend ticks all the boxes in terms of its style, it is equally sought-after by designers for its power to make a small space feel bigger. If you’re looking to accentuate a compact kitchen or extend a small living room (almost) instantly, then this print may be the solution you need. How to use the trellis trend to create the illusion of space – according to designers Olivia Deruelle, Design Director at Manuel Canovas (opens in new tab), explains that the trellis’ size-enhancing power comes from the geometric shapes that make up the basis of the print....

Tiles are some of the most decorative and versatile surface finishes, and have been a staple within interiors for centuries, with an evolution of shapes, sizes, materials, colors and patterns (this list could go on and on). Beautiful as well as hardwearing and extremely durable, tiles are a great way to breathe stylish new life into the home, whether that is through kitchen tile ideas or bathroom tile ideas. For 2023 tile trends, we have spoken with the experts as well as collected some of our favorite fresh looks....

The 17-room property, built during Long Island’s Golden Age, was home to the Rockefeller heiress and her husband, George O’Neill. Abby was the eldest grandchild of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller and John D. Rockefeller Jr, the business magnate who is thought to be the wealthiest American of all time. See: World’s best homes – tour the globe’s most beautiful houses The estate belonged to the heiress for almost 70 years, after the O’Neill family purchased the home in 1950....