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This hasn’t gone unnoticed by designers, who recognize the power of green and have introduced it into their kitchen ideas in a variety of smart and sophisticated ways. ‘Despite many regarding the kitchen as a “neutrals only” space, rich, bold colors marry unexpectedly well within a kitchen setting,’ explains Helen Shaw, Benjamin Moore’s UK Director. ‘The reason being that these spaces tend to be a busy and bustling heart to the home rather than a room for serenity....

What are the basics of interior design? What are the basics of interior design? The basic interior design principals are the layer of decoration on the interior of a space within a building, be it residential or commercial. The whole purpose of interior design is to create a room or rooms, which answer the needs of the individuals living in them whilst reflecting their personalities with good design, space and functionality....

From kitchens for entertaining to cozy media rooms, there are lots of options to explore that best suit you and your home when creating the perfect entertaining space. There are, of course, many interpretations of what defines an entertaining space, as we all host and use our homes in different ways, however, we have curated a list of what we think are the five fundamentals to include in your home to create the best environment for entertaining....

Installing a pool is a big job with many factors to consider. Stylish pool ideas done properly will certainly need a healthy budget – particularly if you want to surround your swimming pool with landscaping, a deck, or even your dream poolside cabana or more elaborate pool house ideas. But, for many, the spend is worth it. The promise of precious family moments, poolside parties, sun-soaked lounging and outdoor fun is certainly hard to resist, making a pool one of the most enduring backyard ideas around....

Many turn to the best juicers to extract the nutrients and delicious flavor from fruits and vegetables, but one of the most common complaints is that juicers are difficult to clean, and that kitchen cleaning jobs that are that fiddly and time-consuming can put you off using them in the first place. Here, we tell you how to clean a juicer the easy way. How to clean a juicer How to clean a juicer...

‘It’s a good idea to clean your refrigerator regularly,’ says Vijay Bhadwaj, Director at Beko. ‘This will help to prevent the build-up of those unwanted smells.’ To help you get started with this most essential of kitchen cleaning jobs, here are the experts’ tips on how to clean a refrigerator both inside and out. How to clean a refrigerator How to clean a refrigerator The best time to clean a refrigerator – other than when there’s been a spill – is on food shop day....

If you’re looking for Easter egg ideas that are stylish as well as enjoyable to make, then painting or decoupaging on to eggs is ideal, as you can choose pretty colors and prints, and tailor the designs to your other Easter decorations and Easter craft ideas. You can arrange your decorated eggs together on a plate to make an Easter table centerpiece. Alternatively, paint on names and use them to make place settings for a celebration dinner....

The best entertaining garden ideas zone the backyard with features such as a seating area for lounging, a dining space for alfresco eating and a focal point such as a fire pit or outdoor fireplace to gather around for chilled-out evenings. Think about all the elements you’d like to include in order to plan a garden that’s perfect for the entertaining you enjoy, as well as practicalities such as lighting, heat, shade and shelter, and use this expert advice to design your space....

I have learned over the years that understanding how to decorate a Christmas tree is only one part of making my Christmas decorations look good. It turns out that knowing how to fluff a Christmas tree correctly can make all the difference between a lackluster tree and a fabulous festive centerpiece. This year, however, instead of guessing at what I was doing and hoping for the best, I stumbled across an internet tip to perfectly fluff any Christmas tree ideas....

See: Herb garden ideas – for wonderful ways to cultivate herbs ‘Thyme is one of the most useful and cheerful plants to have in a garden,’ says Judith Hann, in her book Herbs: Delicious Recipes and Growing Tips to Transform Your Food (opens in new tab). ‘I plant thyme alongside other plants which flower at the same time in early summer, just for its looks alone.’ Though grown around the world, thyme is native to the Mediterranean, and so prefers full sun and well-drained, low-fertile soil....

‘There is nothing more heartfelt than a piece of hand-printed wrap. It feels good (and saves money) to have made your own. After all, if you give someone a present wrapped in a piece of paper you’ve made, it’s already special before they’ve opened it! You can also make simple, hand-printed cards,’ says block printer and fabric designer Molly Mahon. Not only is making gift wrap fun and great to do with kids, but it can also be a lovely mindful activity to do in the busy run-up to Christmas....

Having Outlook read your emails out loud while you finish your morning chores is a great way to save time. In this post, we’ll show you how to make Microsoft Outlook read your emails aloud on both desktop and mobile. So, without further ado, let’s get right to it. How to Make Microsoft Outlook Read Emails Out Loud on Desktop How to Make Microsoft Outlook Read Emails Out Loud on Desktop...

The 3rd Gen Moto G also runs Lollipop, but sans the Guest Mode feature. I wasn’t totally surprised by this discovery when I wrote down my review, because even the DROID Turbo was left out in the cold with the Lollipop update for this feature. But if you have recently purchased the Moto G 2015 (or the DROID Turbo for that matter) there is one feature that will help you out....