Here Sophie Ashby shows us how, we too, can incorporate colour into our homes. See our news section for more tips from experts in their field 1. Art attack Adding art to your home is an easy way to transform a once dull, drab space. It’s important that you have a personal connection with your art - that it tells a story.‘It’s important that any art collection in a home is mixed and varied....
See: Interior design tips – decorating secrets from the world’s best interior designers Find out what the 70/30 split rule is below – and see five times designers have inspired us with it to create a perfectly balanced scheme. What is the 70/30 split in interior design? Simply divide the room into a ratio of 70:30 and decorate 70% of the space with your anchor scheme and the other 30% in a different style (or styles), so you have a room that’s visually interesting....
Scrolling through the #darkinteriors hashtag on Instagram uncovers more than 180,000 images of dark and luxurious interiors since November 2020, featuring trends such as powerful jewel tones and moody wallpapered feature walls. Search interest for ‘dark bathrooms’ was almost three times the amount of searches for the same period (+192%). See: Bathroom ideas – stylish decor ideas for all bathrooms The Bert & May x Anthropologie partnership started in 2018 with a Bert & May pop-up in the Anthropologie Kings Road (London) store and a limited tile range....
Enjoy glorious summers on the beach, or year-round fun further inland. Whatever you choose, you just can’t go wrong with the Hamptons. We’ve asked experienced real estate professionals to give their top tips on how to buy a house and the top locations for vacation homes in the Hamptons – these are their top choices. 1. East Hampton East Hampton is a top choice with our realtor experts in large part due to its unbeatable location....
If you’re looking to create an impact that sets the tone for the rest of your scheme, then knowing how to paint a house exterior the professional way is the best place to begin. And a part of getting that expert finish is knowing what you need to avoid. According to Sherwin-Williams (opens in new tab)’ director of product information Alex Sinclair, the biggest mistake you can make occurs long before you touch the paintbrush....
And while you might think that an all-white kitchen is the safest choice, it’s not the most desirable to buyers. Although popular, white kitchens, it seems, aren’t quite adventurous enough for most buyers’ tastes. See: Kitchen color ideas – paint schemes and more ways to decorate your space So, which color combination should kitchen remodellers be considering for their kitchen wall decor ideas? The real estate experts at Zillow (opens in new tab) – who have sold enough homes to be able to say authoritatively which colors help shift a property – have produced a Paint Colors Analysis based on 135,000 photos from real listings....
See: World’s best homes – step inside the globe’s most spectacular houses Following the show, Miley also launched her music career while living in the home before listing it on the market for $5.995 million. The 8,700 square foot estate, created by esteemed Montecito architect Bob Easton, fits effortlessly into the vibrant Toluca Lake neighborhood in the golden state. Its curated interiors reflect its effortlessly stylish So-Cal ambiance through its six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, including a master suite with an adjacent walk-in closet and rooftop terrace....
The Black-ish actress, whose mother is legendary singer Diana Ross, has an iconic fashion sense just like her mom and this sense of style is especially apparent in her living room. The strikingly designed space has become a familiar background on her Instagram account and interior design aficionados can’t get enough of this zen spot. See: Blue room ideas – wonderful room schemes to inspire you The actress completely embraced decorating with blue and, as a direct result, deep blue paint covers both the walls and ceilings....
What’s more, even the biggest fans of the holiday know that Christmas decor ideas can lose their magic if they’re a feature of interiors for too long, so it’s an important question even if your tree isn’t a real one. Everyone will have an individual viewpoint on when to put up a Christmas tree along with the rest of the decorations, but there are some issues to bear in mind when deciding....
While the tone of your wall will always be important, sleep experts have revealed that your reading habits may also influence your slumber – and they’re not talking about the content of your book (though, we imagine that might have something to do with it too). Experts have revealed that the colors of the books on your nightstand may be stopping you from sleeping better, so you may need to rearrange your reading list in order to create a restful environment....
Likewise, if you are selling your home, a powder room will be of interest to potential buyers, who always value these half-bathroom spaces highly. Powder room ideas often focus on high-end sanitaryware, imaginative wall coverings, and luxurious toiletries. As it turns out, however, there is one small but important element that you may be overlooking, and that could make all the difference. The detail we’re talking about is… heavy-feel paper napkins....
See our news section for more recent events The inspiration behind the popular patterns of flowers and birds in designs by Arts & Crafts firm Morris & Co., will be explored in an exhibition beginning this summer at the National Trust’s Standen House and Garden in west Sussex. William Morris (1834-1896), founding father of the Arts and Crafts Movement in Britain, designed some of the most recognisable textile patterns of the nineteenth century....
Tiles can be made from a number of materials, all with varying credentials. Some will be ideal for use with underfloor heating – others will be totally unsuitable. Certain tiles will wear and develop character as they age, while others won’t age a day. Natural stone tiles might need sealing and specialist cleaning, whereas the latest porcelains will require minimal maintenance. As for the latest tile ideas and tile trends, there’s certainly a demand for tiles that mimic natural stone and timber, cement, metals and fabrics....
One way to vastly increase your chances of maintaining these virtuous levels of tidiness is to invest in some new storage ideas, from tactile woven baskets to transparent two-tier turn tables. Keep reading for the products professional organizers never buy – and what to purchase instead. 1. Containers with slanted sides Containers that break up cabinets and drawers are crucial when organizing small spaces as it means you can categorize more easily....
We asked the interior design team who came up with the unusual look about their key kitchen ideas for this space, and they explained that the Gucci show had included references to many time periods. ‘Almost as if we were looking at a modern-day interpretation of when the 90s referenced the 70s,’ says Victoria Sass, principal and design director at Prospect Refuge Studio (opens in new tab) The best of all three fashion decades are subtly referenced here in the kitchen of this classic Midwest Mid century modern home in Minneapolis, creating a fun and unique living space with the longevity, style, and comfort of a pair of classic Double-G loafers....
They asked an interior designer to come up with ideas to brighten the space and incorporate the latest home tech. The redesigned spaces remain true to the property’s unique features and the new design elements actually enhance its character and highlight what makes it so special. It truly is one of the world’s best homes. The revamped space was the vision of Courtney Thomas, who runs Courtney Thomas Design (opens in new tab)....
The owner is an art collector and philanthropist, and KSR had undertaken previous projects for him that had largely been blank canvases. ‘This redesign required a delicate understanding of how to enhance and adapt an existing shell and add atmosphere,’ says Michelle. ‘We were required to carefully work with the existing building, structural limitations, and the client’s ambitions to create a new home for him, his family and his unique lifestyle....
See: Cottage decorating ideas – charming ways to get a characterful look With regular visits from their family, including three grandchildren, they wanted plenty of room for guests. ‘At one end of the original building, we added a two-storey extension to create a sitting room and a kitchen-dining room on the ground floor, with our bedroom and bathroom above,’ they say. ‘We also decided to reconfigure the narrow staircase, enlarge the entrance hall and knock down internal walls upstairs so we could create two more spacious bedrooms and a bathroom....
See: our spaces section for more inspiring featured homes ‘As an interior designer and master builder, I believe in fully integrating the design and build from start to finish,’ the owner says. ‘It is really important to understand how a property is put together. I see buildings from the inside out rather than the outside in.’ See some of the world’s best homes – beautiful properties from around the globe...
To owners, who had previously worked with Rozit on two other apartments in the city, knew they could trust her to bring their vision to life. This time they wanted to break away from the white box look of the typical condo apartments and fill their home with colors that would make them and their family happy. The owners, a couple with two children, love color, but they needed their home to be child-friendly too....
