Add to that the new adventurousness we’re all showing in not only picking out braver color schemes and layering kitchen floors with rugs, and you can see how this once purely functional space can be quickly overwhelmed with visual clutter. So, while you may have a Pinterest board of kitchen ideas ready to roll out, be aware that not all will work in your space, especially if yours is a small kitchen already....

However, garden experts have revealed that using soil in pots is a deceivingly dangerous garden idea that will hinder your plant’s health in the long term. Here’s what you need to know. Why using soil in pots will impact your plants’ health Why using soil in pots will impact your plants’ health ‘Garden soil is soil that is specifically meant for use in outdoor gardens. It is usually a mixture of loam, sand, and clay, and it is often enriched with organic matter such as compost or manure,’ explains the founder of Gardening Boost (opens in new tab), Rodger St....

The color decisions you make for your landing can be incredibly impactful, improving the flow between it and the spaces off it. This is where paint ideas come into play, setting the tone for all adjoining rooms, including the staircase, and your entryway paint and hallway paint ideas above and below. However, precisely because the landing is a space where color can be used to link rooms of different colors, it can be easy to choose the wrong shades....

It’s a beautiful trend that’s perfect for this moment in time. Defined as ‘having the characteristics of traditional culture and customs’ and ‘informal and unpretentious’, a folksy home is one that brings together the decorative arts and crafts of different cultures to create playful, unique and homely spaces. Here’s why we and so many names in interior design love the look. See: Interior design trends – top looks for the year ahead...

Morton Hall (opens in new tab) – especially visited in spring – is a spring garden that wows with color. The early bulbs and synchronised tulip display is exceptional with a brilliance of thousands of blooms. It’s all down to the months of meticulous planning and planting by owner Anne Olivieri. Ever since the heady days of tulip mania in 17th-century Holland, tulips have maintained an allure. ‘They have not lost their power over people,’ explains Anne, whose vibrant and intricate 6,000-strong display draws visitors to the annual Tulip Festival held in the gardens of her Worcestershire home....

That new home marries elegance with playful touches, and bold contemporary styling with more traditional references. All these elements combine to make this one of the world’s best homes. The family called on architect Bill Huey (opens in new tab) and designer Caroline Brackett (opens in new tab) who worked with them to get the look they wanted and showed them how to successfully balance classic period features with contemporary interior styling....

The forested property, however, was ideally suited to the creation of a quiet refuge with direct connections to nature. See ourDesign house: Mid-century modern home, designed by LeeAnn Baker Interiors THE PROPERTY THE PROPERTY The 60-foot drop from entry drive to water’s edge, was not without challenges. The aim was to preserve views of the lake and to mitigate the nearly half-acre property’s steep slope. The final result is an upper driveway that winds beautifully through the forest....

The pictures of the alleged device were first posted on Reddit, where it was discovered by Twitter user Mishaal Rahman (@MishaalRahman). Whoever is trying to sell the unreleased device on eBay is quite brazen and, to put it in a slightly less polite manner, has quite the pair on them. Based on the Pixel 7 images found on the listing, the phone model sports a deep black casing­ that looks a lot like the “Obsidian” theme that was announced just weeks ago, alongside the Pixel 7 Pro....

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 The property ‘We knew we wanted to be close to central London, but we weren’t sure where,’ says the owner. After a three-month search, they settled upon this elegant five-storey building in the south west of the city. ‘It’s nicely proportioned and light with high ceilings, and we liked the garden, which is unusually large for this area,’ explains the owner....

From spacious living areas, playrooms and home offices, to specialist rooms including home gyms, movie theaters and wine storage, the opportunities for expansion are endless with a basement conversion as part of your whole house design. Here, we’ve put together basement ideas to inspire your remodel together with expert advice for a successful project. Basement ideas Basement ideas While basement ideas can encompass a whole host of different rooms, what’s crucial to all – and to make the most of your basement – is creating sufficient light, dividing up the space successfully if it’s not to be open plan, and making the decor aesthetically pleasing as well as sympathetic to the rest of your home....

The benefits of a spider plant make them one of the best indoor plants to introduce to your home. Here, we explain four spider plant indoor benefits and ask experts for their advice on how to look after them. Benefits of a spider plant Benefits of a spider plant Spider plants are perfect for any bright home, and are incredibly easy to grow. What’s more, their trailing foliage makes it not only one of the best plants for hanging baskets but also one of the world’s most Instagrammed plants....

Here at Homes & Gardens, we never stop reviewing — even when we’re asleep, we’re testing the best mattress toppers. Our team of experts have tested some of these toppers for up to a year at a time. Not only have I personally managed most of the sleep content at H&G, but I’m also verified customer advisor on mattresses. Mattress toppers are great for adding increased support or cushion to your mattress, but if your bed has started to permanently sag, you should head straight to our guide to the best mattress, featuring the full-size editions of several of the toppers on this list....

This cloud gaming service works much like the other implementations that you’re already familiar with. Your games are processed remotely – in this case on Radian Arc hardware – and then streamed to your device. But with Blacknut, all you need to pay for is its subscription fee. Unlike, for example, Google Stadia, you don’t need to buy the games and then pay for the subscription. And this service gives subscribers access to over 400 games....