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We’ve assembled some inspiring family room ideas, looks and expert advice to kick-start your creativity. Built-in cabinet ideas for family rooms Built-in cabinet ideas for family rooms Your family room furniture ideas need to provide a place for your living room storage amongst other items. There is often a long list of things to make a home for, books, music, decorative pieces and perhaps kids toys and more – all need to be stored and displayed without creating a crowded and cluttered space or compromising the room’s style....

However, buying antique furniture online is a different concept to happening upon a beautiful piece in an antiques market, requiring a certain amount of know-how. See: Interior design tips – decorating secrets for the world’s top experts How to shop for antique furniture online How to shop for antique furniture online We spoke to Camilla Clarke and Ottalie Stride, co-creative directors from interior design studio, Albion Nord (opens in new tab), for their top tips on how to shop for antiques....

Christmas traditions Christmas traditions Below, we investigate Christmas traditions – and the meaning behind them. 1. Red, gold and green 1. Red, gold and green Christmas traditions don’t get more traditional than this color scheme. But why do we err towards red, gold and green if we want to create a ’traditional’ feel? Unsurprisingly, this Christmas ritual has its roots in religion: red suggest the blood of Christ; gold is one of the gifts from the Three Kings; while green is a symbol of everlasting life....

A closet office may be super compact or a larger space but, either way, it offers a desk plus storage in one location you can call your own – or share with other family members – with no need to clear away essentials at the end of working day. Here we’ve put together home office ideas that take advantage of all that closets have to offer for the permanent or occasional home worker to inspire you....

Planted containers can add instant and easy color to your backyard, to a bare corner, a balcony or a patio, so factor them in to your garden ideas as an important element to include. Each pot can showcase a single type of plant for a dramatic effect, or a mix of plants to create a seasonal display or longer lasting focal point. You can grow pretty much anything in a planter with the right compost and feeding regime, and that means you can grow plants with vastly different growing needs, such as those that prefer acidic soil or have special feeding requirements....

A shortlist of 23 projects has been announcedacross 13awardcategories including a cliff garden in Bermuda, a roof garden and basement courtyard in an old factory building in London, a family garden on an exposed cliff top overlooking the North Sea and a modern meadow. See:Homes & Gardens Design Awards 2019 Winners Selected by a panel of leading figures in the garden design industry, including our very own Editorial Director of Homes Content, Rhoda Parry, the projects represent some of the very best in garden design from the UK and abroad, spanning residential gardens, public and commercial spaces and community projects....

Launched from the kitchen table in Emma’s home in 2007, Turner Pocock (opens in new tab) now has offices in London and Geneva in Switzerland and operates with a team of 12, including project managers and interior architects, although one should also mention Zola the dog who features on the website, too. The diverse portfolio of projects spans London townhouses, warehouse conversions, country cottages and alpine chalets as well as notable product collaborations including the smart Turner Pocock range of upholstered seating with Lorfords (opens in new tab) and a Bobbin furniture collection with Chelsea Textiles (opens in new tab)....

Each of these different window treatment ideas might be suitable to dress a particular window in your home, and picking the best option among them requires an appreciation of their particular advantages – and any reasons they might not be the top choice for a room. Here, we compare the benefits and possible downsides of drapes vs curtains vs shades vs blinds to make choosing an easier decision. Drapes vs curtains vs shades vs blinds Drapes vs curtains vs shades vs blinds...

Tile floor ideas can beautifully transform the look of a space, effortlessly injecting color, character and texture. Often the largest surface area to cover in a room, your flooring ideas lay the foundation for the rest of your design, so carefully planning your floor tile design is key. Tiles should not just be reserved for bathroom floor tile ideas or kitchen floor tile ideas, they can be used on floors across the home to create durable and eye-catching surfaces....

But with working from home a fixture in many of our lives for a while to come, now’s the moment to revisit how your work space fits into your home, and make it a beautiful, organized and inspiring place to spend time. Read on for home office design tips from interiors experts on making your home office as attractive as the rest of your home – and perfectly functional, too....

Garden experts advise that the level of water you need depends on your plant’s size and growing conditions, which isn’t overly helpful – but when armed with our expert tomato growing advice, you can find the water level that works for you. The result? Beautiful tomatoes that will add color to your garden and flavor to your dinner table. How much water do tomato plants need? How much water do tomato plants need?...

Perhaps you’ve never carved a pumpkin before and aren’t sure where to start, or maybe you’ve carved your fair share, only to wind up with a Jack-o-lantern that withers a few days later? The right pumpkin carving ideas and techniques can elevate your Halloween decorating ideas, and make your fall traditions more fun and less frustrating. There are even pumpkin carving tips that will help your carved pumpkins last longer (we’ve snuck in one that goes against all standard pumpkin carving methods, but is key to a long-lasting jack-o-lantern)....

If you love clematis – and, we don’t blame you, they are some of the best climbing plants you can put into your backyard – grow a variety of species to enjoy their bloom 365 days of the year. Below, we tell you which varieties to choose for color, scented and coverage, when and where to plant them – and how to care for clematis. Which clematis to grow? Which clematis to grow?...