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Lucie Ayres’ design philosophy is a hybrid of soulful European meets playful Californian style. For her, a non-negotiable is comfort. ‘We create spaces for hardworking clients, so they must feel cozy and practical at all times.’ she says. ‘Elements of surprise and playfulness are always something we aim to incorporate – whether it’s the scale of an item, a color, or the thoughtfulness of a detail.’ Having graduated with a degree in Design and Environmental Analysis from Cornell University, Lucie has used this knowledge to inform the wellness aspect of her approach to design; particularly paying attention to ergonomics, scale, and choice of materials, which is hugely evident in this open concept home....

The leak was initially posted by Twitter user Raichu (@OneRaichu) and in addition to the HX Series SKUs, they also provide their core configuration, their base and boost clocks, as well as their max DRM support. Starting from the bottom and interestingly enough, the unannounced lineup lists down not one, but two Core i5 processors, the 13450HX and 13500HX. The former will supposedly have 10-cores, 16-threads, while the latter will have 14-cores, 20-threads, respectively....

This historic home is just 7ft wide and around 25ft deep, and 325 sq ft in total across its two stories. Painted bright blue, it’s a tourist attraction that Alexandria is rightly proud of. And, as you might hope, it comes with a history as fascinating as its proportions. Read on to find out more. See more: America’s most expensive house: Don’t miss the chance to tour this awesome home The Spite House was built in 1830 by John Hollensbury, a city council member and brickmaker who owned the houses either side....

The hue has endured for decades, however, changing paint trends suggest that this neutral shade is no longer in vogue. Are all-white kitchens out of fashion? Are all-white kitchens out of fashion? Here, the experts discuss whether you need to reevaluate your white kitchen ideas – and how to style the color if you wish to remain true to the tone. Against all-white kitchens Against all-white kitchens ‘I see the all-white kitchen fading away as homeowners choose to bring in more color in the millwork as well as the kitchen countertops,’ explains Marian Meacham, the Houston-based founder of Marian Louise Designs (opens in new tab)....

While it is easy to let the pressure push you into a festive frenzy, there is no reason to panic. Instead, you should look to some of the most recognizable faces for tips on how to decorate a Christmas tree – including Hollywood stars and interior design influencers. The likes of Demi Moore and Millie Bobby Brown may be used to making headlines in the entertainment industry but, it seems, they have talent when it comes up with new and original Christmas tree ideas, too....

Making your own fresh, healthy juices at home not only saves you money compared to store-bought options, but also leaves you in charge of exactly what goes into your juice. You can tailor it to your specific tastes and dietary needs. Unlike masticating and slow press juicers, centrifugal juicers extract juice by spinning fruits and vegetables at hundreds of miles an hour. Because of that, the best centrifugal juicers get the job done faster than anything else on the market, offering speed, efficiency and ease of use, not to mention a lower price point than some other types of juicers....

Moreover, choosing the best possible washer dryer combination will take your laundry room ideas to the next level. The best places to buy a washer and dryer on our list stock stackable designs, small-space washer dryer options, and bespoke ranges that allow you to truly maximize the potential of the space you have in your laundry room. Not to mention that all of these retailers are the best places to buy appliances in general, and have a wide choice of freestanding buys, great customer service, and convenient delivery options....

After more than 10 days in theatres, Gemini Man hasn’t even recovered its $US 138 million production budget. The film has merely grossed $US 118 million at the global box office ($US 36 million in North America + $US 82 million outside North America). This includes a relatively small $US 21 million haul in China, the country the film was banking on to succeed big time. And its future doesn’t look bright....

But what Breegan Jane suggests is to remove your coffee table entirely, and replace it with multiple small side tables. The easy trick frees up a whole load of space in a small living room as well as giving you a flexible furniture layout that you can adapt depending on how you’re using the space. The coffee table is an interior design staple, traditionally used as a focal point, but in living areas with a small footprint, Breegan recommends finding alternative solutions....

Carmit expected the quarantine period in California to be quiet, so instead set about focusing on the admin side of her business. But as faith – and luck – would have it, a dream client was about to reach out to her. ‘And then my phone rang… the person on the line talked about how much she loved my work, and that she and her husband would like me to work on their house remodel,’ recalls Carmit....

This is particularly true of Cortney Bishop – her kitchen ideas are just as layered as her living room designs, bringing a ton of texture, color and pattern to spaces, and much needed personality to a room that can sometimes be overly focussed on the functional. Below, she shares her top 5 styling tips for bringing character to a kitchen. 1. Use your backsplash material to add character 1. Use your backsplash material to add character...

An essential part of the home, an entryway closet is a space that needs to tick all of the boxes: it should be practical, work hard, be easy to organize – and good looking. Factoring in plenty of closet storage for coats, bags and boots is an essential entryway idea if you don’t have a boot room as it will help keep the hallway clear making the space feel calm, welcoming....

While the first reception room may be the place for more formal living room ideas aimed at hosting guests, a family room is the part of the house where movie nights reign supreme, the kids can get a little silly, and the whole clan can relax in each other’s company. If your home has just one dedicated living space, you’ll need to work out how to balance even more eventualities – luckily, we’ve pulled together a whole host of solutions to make any living room fit for a family....