‘A lot of attention had been put into getting every feature of the house right and this really sold it to our clients,’ recounts Taline Findlater of Olivine Design, who together with her co-founder Victoria Gray was enlisted to bring that same level of detail to the interiors. ‘We like to create layered spaces that combine color, pattern and texture, and these rooms, which were previously all white, seemed to be crying out for this approach,’ she observes....

Her one-bedroom London apartment is like a jewelery box full of sparkling gems. A harlequin patchwork of pattern, color and shape that combine to create a distinctive living space full of interest and personality. These rare qualities truly make this one of the world’s best homes, despite its compact size. Eppie founded and runs The Fabled Thread (opens in new tab), producing unique embroidery and sampler kits for fellow craft and needlework enthusiasts....

With that in mind, it’s perhaps unsurprising that there has been a rise in the demand for trimmings to adorn curtains, cushions, furniture and more, each adding a fanciful layer that feels tailored to the individual. Trimmings – or passementerie, as the French call it – allows us to express ourselves as simply, or as kitsch as we like. There are tremendous new offerings from Villa Nova, Neisha Crosland for Schumacher and Samuel & Sons....

As confirmed by an earlier leak on Instagram, Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla will be available to the masses from 17 November onwards. As per its official title, Valhalla takes place during the Viking expansion in the north of the British Isles. Players are placed in the shoes of Eivor, a Viking raider who – like the main protagonists of Assassin’s Creed Odyssey – can be either male or female. The new title will reintroduce settlements, an in-game concept that was first introduced in Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, as well as introduce new gameplay elements like Conquest Battles, Raids, and Assaults....

UPM research group head Dr. Mohammad Jawaid said the innovation, known as Techno Economic Hard Body Armor, has been tested at the Science & Technology Research Institute For Defence (STRIDE) facility in Selangor. The CNS-based armour was fitted into a bulletproof vest which met with the Level III performance standard set by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ). The ballistic test was performed using a 7.62mm caliber bullet from a distance of 15 meters, with a shooting velocity of 838 ± 15m/s....

‘Vintage design is enjoying a resurgence’ says Nina Tarnowski, Founder and Designer of Woodchip & Magnolia. ‘We have seen a rising demand for vintage design wallpaper and fabrics as customers look to add character and warmth to their living spaces. ’ This also follows the trend of people turning away from throw-away items in favor of pieces with less environmental impact. ‘Buying pre-loved is a far more ethical way to shop, especially at a time when mass consumption is costing the earth and driving small business under,’ says Alice Roberton of Arthur Swallows Fairs....

In terms of looks, it looks very reminiscent of the Apple Airpods, though it’s definitely not alone in that aspect. But looks aside, it does come pretty feature complete. To start, it comes with an IP54 rating, which allows you to take it with you when you go for a run. It has a battery life of 4.5 hours, with the carrying case giving it an additional 22.5 hours. Other items on the spec sheet of the Vivo TWS Neo include Bluetooth 5....

Looking for kitchen countertop ideas is a fine balance between function and form, but you can have both. The best place to start, when designing a kitchen and choosing the best kitchen countertops is to consider what is required from the space. Who will be using the kitchen most and how will it be used? Deciding on kitchen countertop materials can often cause some serious head-scratching due to endless options, each with their pros and cons, so it’s worth working out your most important requirements upfront....

At this time of year you can, in fact, take advantage of the slower pace of growth in the garden, and get a clearer vision of what you want to plant for the months ahead. If you live in colder, northern parts of the country you may need to pay a little more attention to protecting plants from the colder weather, but that should not deter you from getting out, planting, sowing and growing as part of your garden ideas....

Try not to despair, though, because although the bites can be irritating and unsightly, bed bugs, like dust mites, are generally harmless. The best mattress protector can help stop any further infestations in its tracks, but there are a few tips you need to know before you invest. Here, we’ve put together a list of the best mattress protectors for bed bugs, and all you need to know about identifying these pests and, most importantly, how to get choose the best mattress protector to keep you and your family safe....

While you may already know when to plant pumpkins (and the pros behind this winter squash), the benefits of gourds are less well-known. Despite being used decoratively over Halloween, this plant is, in some ways, less synonymous with the season than its pumpkin counterpart. But its benefits stretch far beyond its aesthetic value. From their forgiving nature to their impressive resilience, gourds are much more than an easy no-carve pumpkin idea....

In bedroom feng shui, something as simple as a bed’s headboard is thought to have a drastic impact on energy flows and positive manifestation and the wrong one can lead to negative energies or insufficient support. It is important, too, to have the optimal feng shui bedroom layout to increase any positive effects. And if you’re wondering about the meaning of feng shui, it is a belief system that is used in interior design to place furniture in relation to the flow of chi energy....

In older properties, kitchen storage ideas traditionally included underground wine cellars – dark, closed stone-built spaces with no noise or smells, and well ventilated to avoid damp and musty odors contaminating the wine. But a new generation of wine rooms based above grade as well as below is now available and these ideas are sure to inspire. Wine room ideas Wine room ideas There are a multitude of wine room ideas so you can avoid keeping precious bottles on racks or kitchen shelving, or filling up the refrigerator, including under-stair storage zones which utilize unused space and glazed-off corners of the kitchen....