Finding ways to retain plenty of storage and functionality while opening up a space and creating an airy feel takes a talented design eye, and that’s exactly what interior designer Eleni Fantis...
In most rooms in our homes, it makes sense to invest more in certain key pieces and hold back on others where there’s less need for comfort, style or durability. To help you create a balanced d...
The 2024 edition of EuroCucina (16-21 April), which merges with Milan’s Salone del Mobile fair every two years, hosted more than 100 exhibitors (35% from abroad) in a space of 24,000 sq m. The ...
If you’re lucky enough to have earmarked a potential spot in which to create a utility – that dreamy place where the laundry equipment and cleaning stuff that’s cluttering up your kitchen c...
The trend for bare wood kitchens is one we highlighted in our trend predictions for 2024. Cabinets that showcase and celebrate the warmth and grain of wood, in particular dark...
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Interior designer Jaime Dupes works for a firm that specialises in renovating old houses, so she knows a thing or two about returning character to tired interiors. Since old homes often have rela...
From bitty planting and skinny borders to trying to squeeze in a lawn and ignoring the style of your interior, there are several things to avoid when designing a garden to ensure it looks and fee...
Sensitivity to particular sounds is not uncommon. You might have young children and feel sleep-deprived; you could suffer from insomnia; you may have a diagnosed noise sensitivity, such as misoph...
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Want to make your garden look bigger? Avoid these common errors that may be making it look and feel even smaller. From thinking your garden is too wee for a tree to going for the classic rectangl...
When landscape architect Travis Gramberg and his wife, Aubree, bought their 1960 ranch house in California, they had a strong vision for making it a home that would encourage indoor-outdoor livin...
Rubbish can be ugly and it often takes up valuable space in the kitchen, but it’s also an unavoidable part of life. Follow these ideas to get smart with your bin storage and turn those unsightl...
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Whether you’re looking for colour inspiration, storage ideas or clever clothes-drying tips, browse this countdown of the most popular photos* on Houzz and save your favourites to an ideabook. ...
As we all become more eco-aware, and our weather gets warmer, any garden that requires less watering has to be a good thing, right? Luckily, there are lots of tips for creating a garden that won�...
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When the owner of this Chelsea townhouse moved into his home, the place was a blank canvas. He wanted to create a space that felt cosy and sociable with an added touch of luxury. He found Sacha B...
Is your garden less than lovely? Are you looking to create a relaxing haven, space to entertain or somewhere to enjoy hobbies? Then you might be cheered by these fantastic transformations in whic...
As Lizzie Fraher of architecture practice Fraher & Findlay found when she first visited, this house was very much in need of modernisation, including a full rewire and replumb. The layout... ...
You probably don’t give much thought to your rubbish bins, other than remembering to put them out on the right day. But we all have to put our rubbish and recycling bins somewhere, and doing so...
Arches in architecture are nothing new – quite the opposite, in fact: the ancient Romans were very fond of them. But, until recently, they’d become a bit of a forgotten joy in our own homes,...
Improving your home’s air quality is a key way to boost your health and wellbeing. However, it can be tricky to know where to start. From enhancing ventilation to choosing low-VOC paints or sim...
This attractive rooftop space, overlooking a London mews, was bleak and windswept before garden designer Georgia Lindsay got to work. There was a tired barbecue and a couple of chairs (at risk o...
Do you want to turn your poky living room into a beautiful, relaxing and functional space? There are a few design decisions that could negatively impact how the room looks and feels, including bl...
We’re used to seeing rear extensions housing kitchen-diners, but with this project, designer Sybille Garnier Le Mené of Into interior design gave the usual layout a twist. She sited a smart ...
Soft colours, characterful chairs and quite a few banquettes – these are the key themes seen in the dining rooms you are loving most right now. Browse the top five dining room photos saved mos...
Hoping to encourage your child to enjoy books (and tidy them away afterwards)? Check out these stylish storage solutions.
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There are several reasons to do without a lawn in your garden, but many of us worry that a lack of grass will cause problems for wildlife and the environment. There are, however, plenty of things...
Colour-blocking isn’t just for, well, adding colour. In the right hands, this smart design tool can do anything from carving out a new architectural feature to hiding something you’d rather n...
Looking for a masterclass in how to bring a typical Victorian terrace into the 21st century? This might just be it. The three-storey home in Bristol was overhauled from top to toe, across 10 mon...
There are lots of things we can do around our homes that are beneficial for wildlife – installing a bird box, say, or adding bee- and butterfly-friendly flowers. But if you’re planning a sign...
Frustrated with their small (28 sq m) kitchen and its closed-off layout and sharp angles, the owners of this house turned to design and build firm Titus Contracting for help. Designer Ksusha Olso...
Worried about the eco credentials of your cleaning products? Want to be more gentle on your home and the environment – and even your health? Here are a few ways to green your cleaning routine. ...
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