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With a spectrum stretching from cappuccino and taupe shades, to rich chestnut and dark chocolate, brown offers huge scope for creating all sorts of looks, from sophisticated and tailored to calm and nurturing. ‘Whilst brown may have connotations of 70’s kitschy interiors – it can be achingly chic when used in the right environment. Browns run through many scales – from earthy mid-neutrals to the deepest and richest aubergine-tinged darks,’ says Patrick O’Donnell, brand ambassador at Farrow & Ball....

For Digi, they are taking pre-orders for the new iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro Series only through its PhoneFreedom 365 instalment scheme for the time being. In case you aren’t familiar with it, the scheme which comes with a 24-month contract offers RM 0 upfront payment as well as 0% interest rate and the ability to change to a new phone starting from month 18 of the instalment period....

Created alongside Made by Gather founder and CEO Shae Hong, this is a beautifully-designed, high-performance line perfect for small kitchens. The items are elegant, come in contemporary colors and modern silhouettes, with innovative touchscreen technology for kitchenware that stands out on any countertop. See: Take note: Drew Barrymore masters spring cleaning with this simple step Starting today and available worldwide, this all-inclusive kitchenware line comes in five shades offering everything from the best air-fryer to the best tea kettle (opens in new tab), and it can be shipped worldwide!...

See our news section for more tips from experts in their field 1. Stay cool with whites and neutrals 1. Stay cool with whites and neutrals Small accents of white are a wonderful way to lift and freshen any colour scheme.White is best when combined with texture to avoid a flat, one-dimensional feel. Wood works exceptionally well in this instance. 2. Versatile storage 2. Versatile storage A well-curated library is on everybody’s wish list, and if it isn’t, then it should be....

While your flower bed might not look like much when it’s first planted, in a few months it will be much fuller, taller, and more colorful – if that is what you want. The key is anticipating the heights, colors, textures, and mass of all the various plants, and factoring this in to your garden ideas. The best flower bed ideas will typically have smaller more dainty plants at the front, medium height varieties in the middle, then tall plants and flowers at the back to ensure you get to enjoy the blooms in all of their glory....

But how do you choose the right bath for your home? As well as bathroom trends (opens in new tab), think about the style of your home decor and what would sit seamlessly within it. Thankfully, bathroom specialists Ashton & Bentley are on-hand to give us their expert tips on getting the tub for you. ‘Freestanding baths are commonly associated with luxury and can be a real statement piece in the bathroom – now, with a whole range of designs available and advances in manufacturing, there’s a style to suit every budget,’ says Edward Carey, Managing Director at Ashton & Bentley....

Gigabyte’s RTX 3060 Ti product lineup consists of the Eagle, Gaming OC, and AORUS Master series. In the case of the Eagle, the lineup has both a non-OC and OC variation of the RTX 3060 Ti. Unlike other Eagle cards, however, both cards sport a dual-fan design instead of the typical triple-fan design that Gigabyte uses, but they still are based on the brand’s Windforce cooling technology. In terms of performance, the non-OC Eagle has a core clock of 1665MHz, while the OC edition is clocked slightly higher at 1695MHz....

But it’s not just about finding space – the other factor is not wanting to be able to even see the office paraphernalia at the end of the day. It just makes it so much harder to switch off, right? So if you don’t have a separate room with a door you can close at 5.30pm, it’s time to get creative with your home office ideas. But stylishly – and these hidden desk ideas are H&G’s favorite ways to do so....

But walk-in closet ideas that deliver the storage combination desired and are aesthetically pleasing in their own right as well as complementing other bedroom storage ideas require investment, so what might you expect to pay? Here, the experts explain how much it costs to create a walk-in closet that suits your needs and your room. How much does it cost to do a walk-in closet? How much does it cost to do a walk-in closet?...

Picture your ideal bed. Is it dressed in pristine, dazzling white sheets, ironed to the impeccable standards of a five-star hotel? Or are rumpled soft linens more of an enticement to climb aboard? Perhaps glamorous smooth silk does it for you? Whatever your snuggle needs and whichever bed ideas you’re drawn to, quality sheets, comforters and pillowcases can turn a basic boudoir into a superior sleep zone. Some swear by a comforter, others by sheets and blankets, but if you want to start every day as bright as a button, bed linen needs to look as good as it feels....

However, the varieties available are limited. Did you know sweet potatoes are not only orange, but can also be white, yellow or purple? By growing your own you can add different and exciting varieties to your vegetable garden ideas. Purple sweet potatoes are particularly high in antioxidants meaning they are even better for you than orange sweet potatoes as they help to boost your immune system. The benefits of growing your own don’t stop there – ‘sweet potato leaves and the tips of young shoots can even be cooked as a spinach substitute,’ suggests Sue Sanderson of Thompson & Morgan (opens in new tab)....

Today more and more commercial growers are specializing in growing lavender, and if it’s planted in well-draining soil in sunny spot, lavender plants should put on stunning garden display for years to come. Blooms come in beautiful shades from deepest purple, pink through to purest white and there are over 450 varieties to choose from each with varying scents, flower shapes and degrees of hardiness. ‘Hidcote’ is one of the types of lavender – with its deep purple flower spikes and strong fragrance but other reliable performers include ‘Grosso’ Lavandin a long-stemmed and freely flowering species and ‘Provence’ Lavandin, often seen planted in fields in southern France....

We’ve been working with Tony Russell, author of The World Encyclopedia of Trees, to ascertain what features make each tree stand apart, to make the job of distinguishing them that much easier. To start, we’ve identified what to look for – the seven main features and the questions to ask yourself. Work through these features step by step, and they will lead you to identify a particular tree. The World Encyclopedia of Trees, £20 (opens in new tab), is published by Lorenz Books (ISBN 9780754834755)...