Whether you’re looking for cost-effective kitchen ideas or want to break the budget, there are plenty of luxury kitchen ideas and looks to suit. Combining modern lifestyle demands with luxury looks and beautiful kitchen ideas takes thought and effort. But it’s worth taking the time to design a kitchen so that the result is a space that you can enjoy 365 days a year – and adding luxury elements is key to achieving this end....

The meaning of Feng Shui thrives on the small intricacies of arranging and designing a space. In bedroom Feng Shui, small adjustments such as Feng Shui bed placement and choosing the right colors are believed to have an impact on prosperity in your everyday life. Here, an expert has divulged how we could all introduce more luck in our lives through our bedroom design. How do I feng shui my bedroom for good luck?...

As the mercury drops and the weather turns, we all want somewhere warm and cozy to retreat to – this is where living room lighting ideas really come into their own. While there are lots of cozy living room ideas to inspire your scheme, incorporating these ways to make your living room cozy with lighting will instantly create a warm and welcoming ambience in the heart of your home. How do I make my living room cozy with lighting?...

There are a few excellent cleaning tips that can help you start decorating with mirrors without ugly residue marks marring your home decor. Whether you use traditional cleaners or regular household hacks, it is essential when it comes to removing stickers and cleaning a mirror without streaks to use the right techniques to avoid irreparable damage. Here, cleaning experts have explained different methods of removing stickers from mirrors so you can restore their flawless reflection....

I’m not saying I always get it right, and it’s maddening when I hang a picture in the wrong position – too high, too low, whatever – especially because I’ve made a hole in the wall that then involves tiresome DIY to cover up, so I was delighted when I discovered that there’s an actual formula for how high to hang pictures. It sounds complicated but bear with me: you divide the height of the frame in two....

However, they are, of course, incredibly heavy – so just how do you make space or create the facilities to dry them when you are planning laundry room ideas? Our useful guide has all you need to know about drying a weighted blanket so it’s as easy as possible, and your blanket stays in optimum condition. How to dry a weighted blanket Almost all weighted blankets will be filled with some type of bead, whether glass microbeads, plastic pellets or in some rare cases, steel beads....

Achieving a seamless feel throughout your home results from a great flow throughout every room – from curating the perfect bedroom feng shui layout – to a clutter-free kitchen that makes mornings easier. It’s easy to see the appeal of improving your home’s traffic flow, but where do the experts begin? How to fix your home’s traffic flow – according to a professional organizer ‘In feng shui, we talk about flow through a home and how the life force energy (or chi) either supports or upsets the wellbeing of the people living there....

Growing plants has always been a balancing act between the gardener and the pest population. Some insects are welcome pollinators, while others like ladybirds are natural predators that help control damaging pests such as greenfly. Some, like aphids, are obvious, while others do their damage unseen until it’s too late, like lawn grubs. Here we take a look at the best ways to rid your backyard landscaping of this destructive pest using simple but effective solutions to make your lawn green and thick again....

These little critters play an important part in pest control and may even help control the spread of some diseases such as Lyme disease. Despite this, they can sometimes end up in places we don’t appreciate them - in your house, for example. Because of their key role in our ecosystem, however, it is important to remove lizards from your home and yard in safe and humane ways. Here, we offer considerate yet easy ways to disperse these reptiles from your property....

Avocados have been grown by humans for thousands of years. Loaded with essential vitamins, minerals and rare healthy fats, combined with a rich flavor and delicious creamy texture, avocados have skyrocketed to superfood stardom faster than you can say ‘guacamole’. Ever finished an avocado and wondered what would happen if you planted the stone? You could possibly enjoy a fresh supply of fruits from your own yard or garden as part of your vegetable garden ideas....

Ranging from pale pastels and whites through to bright pinks, crimson, orange and other zingy colors, these annuals are enduring favorites for flower bed ideas. They will happily self seed for several years, filling your yards with their open-faced blooms that can go on for months and months, adding to your palette of late summer flowers and still displaying their cheery blooms until the first frosts of fall. Cosmos comes from the Greek ‘kosmos’, meaning beautiful, and growing tall with their fine, feathery deciduous foliage, cosmos are definitely one to include if you’re planning a cut flower garden as the more flowers you pick, the more you’ll get....

A gift tag is the final finishing touch that is added to a wrapped gift and is a chance to write a personal message to your friends and family on a special occasion. Gift tags can also be used to enhance your gift-wrapping ideas with stylish decoration, color and visual interest; with a homemade gift tag making your wrapped creation feel even more special and meaningful. Once you know how to make dried flower gift tags, you can apply this process to make all manner of different crafts and decorations, from homemade cards to artistic framed displays....

Learn how to grow a banana tree and in some zones harvesting your own fruit is possible, in which case you’ll want to keep your crop delicious for as many days as you can. But bananas brought home from the store can retain the taste and texture you prefer with the right techniques, too, and this is how to store bananas. How to store bananas Bananas can ripen quickly in certain circumstances, taking them from ripe to overripe....

From modular cabinet systems to multi-functional freestanding furniture and clever small storage ideas, as well as sinks, worktops and wall-mounted rail systems, Ikea has a huge array of practical ways to achieve an organized space and make housework a breeze. While the priority of a laundry room is to be functional – providing space for large appliances, cleaning items, and household chores such as ironing – there’s no reason it shouldn’t be stylish, too....

The Instant Pot Pro Plus has settings for pressure cook, rice, sauté, slow cook, steam, yogurt, sous vide, and canning. It also has a NutriBoost mode for use with pressure or rice cooking, which the company claims will help break down food, add nutrients and improve flavor and texture. It recommends using it for bone broth and risotto. You can also set the cooker to start at a preprogrammed time and to keep food warm after cooking or to reheat food for up to 10 hours at a low, high, or custom temperature....

Paul studied architecture, fashion and business marketing at university, while Shannon indulged in interior design and art. See: Interior design tips – decorating secrets for the world’s top experts We knew we wanted to work together, and with a commitment to raise our children at home, we began our company, Paul Allen Design in 1995. The business primarily focuses on all phases of residential design, both remodel and new construction....

When we plan out bedroom ideas for teenagers the focus is usually on creating a cool, personalized space where they can express their individuality. Storage and organization, are usually high up on our list, not so much on theirs. What’s more, teenage bedrooms often still house childhood toys and games that we are not quite ready to let go of, making organizing a bedroom more difficult. Here, organization experts have offered their thoughts on whether or not it is normal for teenagers to be messy, and how they help families organize these spaces....

The Friends star recently offered a glimpse into her Christmas decor style on Instagram – sharing a carousel of images, including one of her out tree shopping. However, while the towering tree that fronted the post was inspiring in its own right, fans were distracted by something else – her wooden reindeer. Jennifer’s Rudolph is made from small wooden logs that make up the animal’s body and face; the two antlers are made up of Christmas tree branches; and a small crimson tree ornament is used for the iconic red nose....

But what is the secret behind her sumptuous schemes? In conversation with H&G, the Founder and Creative Director of Firmdale Hotels (opens in new tab) and Kit Kemp Design Studio (opens in new tab) sat down alongside Massachusetts-based designer Annie Selke (opens in new tab) for a masterclass in color. And her color balancing rule was at the top of the agenda. Kit Kemp’s rule for a curated color scheme According to Kit Kemp, the key to using a strong color is to let it breathe....

Rocks can be used as part of a complex large-scale project with many aspects and layers, or in a smaller way, perhaps in a corner adorned with gravel and river stones. They’re generally one of the low maintenance backyard landscaping ideas available, too, making using rocks a fabulous option for many. Here, we’ve collected landscaping ideas with river rock together with other suggestions to inspire your project. Landscaping ideas with rocks Rocks can be used to define a slope, transform an area where little will grow or define and outline walkways and planting beds with an attractive arrangement including pebbles and gravel....