Until we turned our gardens and yards into extensions of our homes, we may have ventured to sit outside only when entertaining guests or for a relaxing hour at the weekend. Now we want to use our outdoor living space year-round and every day, if weather allows. Whether you’re looking for outdoor kitchen ideas, or you want to add living space by creating a garden room, divide what you have into zones or update the garden furniture....
‘Bathrooms and areas that are exposed to more moisture require a moisture- and mildew-resistant, easy to clean finish,’ says Helen Shaw, director at Benjamin Moore (opens in new tab). ‘Most manufacturers have specialist products which can cope with these conditions.’ Below, we explain the best bathroom paint finishes so that you can apply your chosen bathroom paint ideas safe in the knowledge that they will be durable as well as good looking....
The long-anticipated shade is Viva Magenta – a color that will dominate fields far beyond the interior design industry from right now. The crimson hue is described by Pantone as an ‘unconventional shade for an unconventional time,’ – foreshadowing a shift in color trends as we know them – to reflect the ever-changing world around us. Viva Magenta (18-1750) is a color that ‘vibrates with vim and vigor,’ says Pantone. Despite its vividness, the shade is surprisingly ‘rooted in nature’, stemming from the red family as an expression of strength....
Through the discerning design lens of RH – a brand well known for its one-stop-shop approach to a beautiful, well-designed living room ideas – we asked top designers to dish their dos for a successful living room space. Let the gathering begin! RH living room ideas RH living room ideas RH living rooms have a distinct look but above all they are designed to suit smart and elegant but relaxed spaces....
When Apple Music released, it also had a Family plan, a pretty epic one at that. A single user account is $9.99. But a $14.99 Family Sharing plan lets you add up to 6 family members. These members don’t even need to have credit cards attached to their accounts. And the best part is that while Apple calls this their “Family Sharing” plan, you can share it with literally anyone. Apple doesn’t ask approval based on some kind of paternity....
While finding the best mattress is a great place to begin, experts suggest that the placement of your bed may be significantly impacting your sleeping pattern. And the biggest mistake people make is positioning their bed directly adjacent to their door. Why you should never position your bed directly opposite the door Why you should never position your bed directly opposite the door ‘One factor to consider when deciding on the position of your bed, is where it is located in connection to the door,’ says Alison Jones, Sleep Expert at leading mattress brand, Sealy (opens in new tab)....
Named Llwynywermod Estate, the cottage was formally owned by King Charles III, who purchased the property on the outskirts of Myddfai 15 years ago. The lesser-known royal residence was often frequented by the King and his wife, Camilla, Queen Consort. However, it became home to the new Prince and Princess of Wales following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8th. What was once a former model farm is now one of the world’s best homes (owned by one of the most famous couples), but it is not William and Catherine’s first property in Wales....
Although a dream project for Anthi, it had its challenges as the house was in a dilapidated state and needed a full refurbishment including new electrics and plumbing. And there was a tight window of just six months for the completion of the work. ‘The owners bought the house partly because of its proximity to a nearby school and they wanted it finished by August 2021, in time for the new school term for their daughter,’ she says....
Built in the Victorian era, the terraced house originally had an impractical layout and was a rabbit warren of small sized rooms. A modern London townhouse vibe has brought it into the 21st century, and integral to this are the new large entertaining spaces where the owners can gather with family and friends. Interconnecting spaces, rather than rooms off corridors, has resulted in a sense of flow throughout, while zoning of areas means each space serves a purpose....
‘I had never seen such charming 30-pane windows before, and it just felt as if it could be a great family project. The big problem was that we knew we couldn’t compete for it at auction,’ says Anneke. Luckily, however, the vendor took a shine to the family and wanted them to have it so pulled it from going to auction. ‘That sort of thing doesn’t happen very often, but we are truly grateful that it did,’ says Alex, who can now enjoy what is among the world’s best homes....
Not sure if the Xperia Z1 is the phone for you? Let’s take a look at top 5 features of Sony’s latest flagship, to give you a better idea: Xperia Z1: Refined Looks, Excellent Hardware Xperia Z1: Refined Looks, Excellent Hardware Sony has always had impressive build quality, but starting with the Sony Xperia Z, the company has been stepping up its game even further. The Sony Xperia Z1 is no exception....
If you have a Mac, transferring the media files from your iPhone is pretty straightforward. You can use AirDrop and get done with it in a jiffy. The real issue arises when you’re trying to transfer files from your iPhone to a Windows PC. Sometimes, a few files don’t appear on your PC even after connecting the iPhone to it using the USB cable. The problem mainly occurs if it’s a large file like a video....
The pitch is simple. You do 12 different exercises for 30 seconds each and take 5 seconds break between each of them. You don’t need any equipment. All you need is your body, a wall and a chair. Interval training means you cycle through high intensity and low intensity exercises. Interval training workouts usually last for 30 minutes to an hour. This workout applies the same principles, but brings in the total time spent to just 7 minutes....
