A black decorating scheme is a brave choice, as it requires careful editing and a strong design eye. Darker living room paint ideas can also appear ‘flat’ if you don’t introduce texture and subtle tonal variety. But put together carefully, black schemes are a great way to add drama and style. Black living room ideas Black living room ideas Whether you’re keen to make a stylish statement or you simply want to add a touch of drama to enhance your space, we’ve gathered the best black living room ideas for you....

The Breville Grind Control Coffee Maker has several other features that help it to stand out among the best coffee makers I have tested. It can brew up to 12 cups of coffee at a time, but it can also make single servings and dispense them right into your mug. It offers integral control over your brew with eight-strength settings and custom grind size. While its specs are certainly impressive, I wanted to see if the Grind Control Coffee Maker delivers on its promise of a great cup of coffee, so I tested it over the course of two weeks....

Here, we look at the history, strengths and latest collections of this important interior design brand. How de Gournay started How de Gournay started Claud Cecil Gurney founded de Gournay (opens in new tab) in 1986, reverting to the original French spelling of his surname. An economics graduate from the University of Chicago, Claud had trained in accountancy with PWC and then spent many years working in finance. Delving into the world of interiors wasn’t part of a plan: the company’s birth was prompted by an unsuccessful search for someone in the UK with the necessary skills to restore some antique Chinoiserie wallpaper in his family home....

These chef’s kitchen ideas are our very favorites – you can save the images you love, then start the hard work: looking at everything, from the best kitchen storage and ergonomically sound designs – to how close your pantry is to your stove or oven (after all, you don’t want to end up walking the length of the room every time you need an ingredient). Make sure your gourmet kitchen is chef-worthy with these tips and design tricks from the experts....

There are a many stores and well known brands that specialize in creating magnificent Christmas baskets, containing everything from sweets to socks – there really are basket options for all. So, whether you’re stuck on what to buy a family member, or simply want to explore what kind of Christmas baskets are out there to choose from, our curated collection will leave you with some wonderful inspiration for your gift ideas this Christmas....

The fireplace is the part of the house where the most convivial moments of the holidays are often shared, and should therefore be a focal point among your Christmas decor ideas. The festive season is a great excuse to either go big and bold with your mantelscaping – just take a look at Kelly Wearstler’s festive mantel decor design for inspiration – or adopt a more subtle approach accented with hints of holiday glimmer....

As in recent years, natural finishes and a rustic, homemade feel are once again taking center stage, with an added touch of exuberance and luxury for good measure. Whether it is Christmas tree trends, the finest Christmas decor ideas, or, perhaps more unusually, the best Christmas plants and flowers, this year’s focus seems to be on natural touches and nostalgia. Here, we break down ten of the best Christmas trends as we fully embrace the season....

Choosing a color that positively enhances our moods can bring tangible rewards – a purposeful choice can make us feel motivated, fill us with confidence, calm us down and even help us concentrate better. With so much hanging on our color choices, it’s important to get it right when decorating a home. Here, renowned fabric and wallpaper designer Vanessa Arbuthnott shares eight of the most popular colors from her collections, explains how they affect mood – and whichs rooms they work best in as a result....

Secondly, take inspiration from nature. Cottages are often surrounded by idyllic countryside, so cottage decorating ideas should naturally include earthy and muted colors inspired by the landscape. These are a brilliant foundation to build upon, alongside neutrals to keep spaces calm and bright. Furnishing with natural materials and finishing with flora and fauna prints, or classic checks and stripes, will also ensure timeless charm. Cottage living room ideas Cottage living room ideas...

CoinMarketCap indicated that the people behind the SQUID coin did what is known as a rug-pull, luring investors to drive up the price of the coin before running away with the cash. And it’s done to great effectiveness too, having valued at its peak at US$2856 (~RM11760). In total, Gizomodo estimates that the scammers have made off with about US$3.38 million (~RM14 million). All that being said, there were reportedly a few obvious red flags that the victim investors missed....

While it’s best to shop locally when buying a real fir tree, if you’re buying a faux tree, you couldn’t have time it better. If a retailer hasn’t sold out of their stock already following the Black Friday sales, they’ll be keen to offload their remaining stock today, before the demand for Christmas trees wears off. To make things easier for you, we’ve rounded up the best Christmas tree deals out there and listed them below....

The ESRB rating for Cyberpunk 2077 was recently made public, and with it came a surprising number of revelations. Firstly and to nobody’s surprise, the game has been given an M rating for its mature content. And while guns, violence, nudity, and death are par for the course, it’s the part about that genital customisation that really caught our attention. Written right inside the rating summary, it clear that CDPR is taking the idea of character customisation and kicking it up a notch....

‘Black adds drama, strength and solidity to a space. It can also portray edginess and creates a contemporary look even when paired with more a traditional furniture,’ says Justyna Korczynska, senior designer at Crown. ‘Dark colors have become more mainstream – they can really give a room a feeling of luxury and sophistication and work surprisingly well in a small area to give it some grandeur,’ she adds. If you’re tempted to venture to the dark side and decorate with black then you’ve come to the right place as we’ve rounded up an array of beautiful black room ideas to help you get inspired alongside some handy advice from the experts....