With some of the best stand mixers on the market, KitchenAid appliances are often a more expensive option, but having tested and reviewed many of their designs here at Homes & Gardens, we can definitely say they are worth it – and have hunted down the best deals so you don’t have to. Our KitchenAid page doesn’t end with mixers. We’ve also found deals on blenders, toasters and more, so that you can shop for your entire kitchen....
See our news section for more expert interiors tips, product launches, and luxury travel and property updates FARMACY Farmacy’s flagship restaurant opened in Notting Hill in 2016. Its abundant menu is alive with truly delicious and healthy seasonal food, all served in a beautiful setting. Its owner, Camilla Al Fayed, created it in the image of vegan cafés in Los Angeles and as such the interiors are awash with pale woods, natural materials and earthy tones....
This pairing is, however, having a moment in the form of bed linen – and interior designers can’t get enough of its vintage aesthetic – in the most intimate room of your home. This bedroom idea may seem like a bold move, but the experts remeasure that this color combination is a surprisingly versatile print that will elevate every style of interior. And as the blue and white stripe has already stood the test of time, you can rest assured that this interior design trend isn’t going to fall out of favor soon....
We’ve spoken to experts in both the renewable energy fields and real estate to help sellers understand the best ways to add value that involve eco home improvements. 1. An energy efficient heating system It will come as no surprise to potential home sellers that an eco heating system is the most sought-after feature that buyers are prepared to pay more for. And – they’re not just for hot places; eco cooling options are just as important for buyers in hotter locations....
Nevertheless, it is and part of an extensive revamping project, both inside and out. The property, a curious amalgam of different styles and periods, overlooks a beautiful 19-acre estate with enviable views of the rolling South Downs in southern England. It was this aspect that provided the starting point for the considerable work undertaken. Today, the key rooms are predominantly south-west facing, but this wasn’t always the case. To redesign the internal space for a better flow, to add light and personality and to capitalise on the stunning views, the clients enlisted the expertise of project designer Will Martin from Albany Martin; and for the interior design they chose Kate Forman....
This interior design trend started out as simple mushroom motifs in 2021 and has quickly become a dominant theme in design, with mushrooms infiltrating the work of even high-end designers and artists worldwide. It turns out you don’t have to be a mycologist to appreciate the mushroom’s simple form – and a subtle nod to eccentricity. Below, we have spoken to designers to learn more about this unexpected trend and how to tastefully incorporate it into our existing decor in the new year....
Whatever your window treatment ideas, it pays to be in the know about choosing both the headers and the fabrics that contribute to their final appearance in order to provide the perfect frame for the window, regulate the light that reaches the room as required, and complement the style of the room. Here, we examine the different header types and how they influence the look curtain ideas, along with how the choice of materials contributes to the way in which curtains hang, and how much light they block or allow through....
As model Kate Upton and baseball star Justin Verlander list their $11.75m colonial-style home in Benedict Canyon, Hollywood - complete with tennis court - we spoke to several real estate experts to find out if you’re looking to add value to your home could finding space for a tennis court serve up results should you come to sell? Will a tennis court add value to a property? Global real estate advisor Susan Smith at Hilton & Hyland (opens in new tab), who is handling the sale of Upton and Verlander’s Benedict Canyon home explains that a tennis court estate will usually attract a premium because it needs a lot of land, so usually, it’s part of a larger estate overall....
See: our spaces section for more inspiring featured homes See some of the world’s best homes – beautiful properties from around the globe The property It was the open-plan layout that initially attracted the family to the property. The previous owners had already extended the property at the back and had opened up the ground floor. The house had a lovely feel about it and we were able to move in straight away....
With its warm, earthy undertones, beige is a wonderful way to bring a soothing and restful feel to a space, so it’s not a wonder it’s a popular choice for bedrooms. A versatile shade with a spectrum stretching from creamy off-white to sandy hues, beige can be paired with a huge array of colors to create myriad looks from cool contemporary to classic country. Plus, as a neutral, it can make a brilliant backdrop for layering colorful furniture, prints and artwork as part of a more striking scheme....
Whatever your home office desk ideas are, you can spend more time thinking about the layout and quality of your desk if you shop with one of the retailers that have the best selection and most convenient shopping experience. The best places to buy a desk on our list have it all: the choice, the quality, and the effortless interface that saves you time and effort. Known for: Furniture, homeware, home decor, consumer goods...
If you’re looking for kitchen ideas that dabble in both style-forward drama and calming poise, the undeniable chic of black is the perfect fit. Black kitchen ideas From stunning materials that will add depth to your space to the added extras that will make a dark kitchen dazzle, we found some stylish inspiration for your black kitchen, and asked the experts to explain why black should have a place on your list of top kitchen color ideas....
A chic neighborhood, which offers views onto the famed Dune of Pilat on the other side of Arcachon Bay, Le Cap Ferret boasts casual bars and al fresco seafood restaurants, tranquil roads amid fishermen’s cottages, and quaint ports used for oyster farming. The house, which is very private and quiet, is situated only a few meters from the beach, found just at the end of the garden. The home is a Prairie house, inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement, it’s a style that emerged in Chicago around 1900 from a group of young architects, including Frank Lloyd Wright....
The old house has views of the sea and is decorated in a cottage-meets-coastal style that mixes a touch of Hamptons chic with cozy rustic styling – overlaid, for Christmas, with foliage garlands and festive trimmings enhanced with cute seaside accessories. ‘I had to go to New York for a business trip and I popped down to the Hamptons for the day, where I worked my way round the most amazing shops full of beautiful coastal things....
If you’ve already read up on how to get rid of mosquitoes, then you may know that mosquitoes don’t hate any kind of light. Though, some tones are less preferred than others. Therefore, your lighting ideas matter when it comes to attracting – or deterring the infamous fly. So, from the chandelier in your entryway to the lamp on your bedside table, this is how your decor impacts the mosquito level in your home....
‘Bee populations are declining worldwide, but something is happening in our backyards, gardens and balconies that can help – keeping our own hives and planting bee-friendly flowers to feed them,’ says Andréa Childs, Editor of Country Homes & Interiors magazine. You’ll be in good company, too – beekeeping is Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge’s new hobby! In her latest column, Irish chef and food writer Clodagh McKenna explain why she’s caught the bee buzz and what a difference it’s making at her sustainable plot, Broadspear....
Whether you’re planning on serving a big feast or are hosting a cozy, intimate affair, no matter how large or small your festive celebration may be, a table garland can enrich your Christmas table decor ideas with eye-catching color, inviting texture and sublime decoration. From classic festive foliage, to modern floral arrangements, there are so many wonderful Christmas table garland ideas to choose from that can perfectly coordinate with the size of your space and the style of your Christmas decorating ideas....
Cleaning kitchen tiles not only ensures your cooking zone is aesthetically pleasing, but is also part of a kitchen cleaning and maintenance regime that will allow them to last longer. ‘You can maximize your tile longevity by implementing a suitable cleaning and maintenance regime,’ says David Talbot, Head of Specification at Craven Dunnill (opens in new tab). ‘Tiles used on the walls and floor come in many forms, but whichever tiles are used, the cleaning regime must suit the tile type....
Located across the US, Colonial style homes range from sought after historic homes to the more modern Colonial Revival properties. We’ve rounded up everything you need to know about Colonial style houses inside and out below. What is a colonial style house? A Colonial style house is one of a variety of styles introduced by the early settlers to the US from Europe in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, built with materials that were available locally and in a style that was familiar to them....
More so than in any other garden ideas, cottage garden ideas are guided by nature. Full of self-seeding plants, tumbling blooms and rambling vines, a cottage garden is more an act of editing rather than planting. ‘The cottage garden approach is ‘slow gardening’, allowing self-seeding to establish, curating the plant display and relying on plants that might be found on country roadsides like foxgloves and ferns to self-colonise. It’s really the opposite of planting in that you either leave a plant in that’s found its own way to you or you take it out,’ says Claire Masset, author of Cottage Gardens (opens in new tab)....
