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With positivity and resilience, Alice and Charlie reframed their misfortune as a golden opportunity to achieve their dream family home. ‘We’d always planned to remodel the old-fashioned interior, especially the kitchen, which was in the smallest, darkest room in the house,’ explains Alice. But instead of just taking a few walls out or extending, the couple got to start from scratch. Albeit the process took three-and-a-half-years to complete. ‘From the outside, the house is still traditional and reassuringly familiar but inside we now have the kitchen in the biggest, lightest room, overlooking the farmland....

Here, interior architect and designer Natalia Miyar exclusively reveals how to create an inviting bedroom sanctuary with all the necessary home comforts as well as a fusion of hotel style elements to elevate the space to a higher level of sophistication and glamor. Something we all need right now… See: Bedroom ideas – designs and inspiration to decorate and furnish your space stylishly 5 ways to create a bedroom sanctuary 5 ways to create a bedroom sanctuary...

THE PROPERTY THE PROPERTY There is something special about this building, from the moment you step in, it feels as if you are transported to another time period. The fascinating part of this building is the number of former designers that lived in this building over the year. Today Andrew Fisher, Jeffrey Weissman and the successful antique dealer Terry Gross still live in this extraordinary, French-styled building, classically known as ‘1055’....

New launches for Kravet (opens in new tab) this year include the first collection of fully-upholstered outdoor furniture from Kravet Furniture (opens in new tab), a debut compilation of fabrics and wallpaper by American decorator Corey Damen Jenkins, and a new line of sustainable fabrics. Other initiatives also include a launch from distributed brand Clarke & Clarke (opens in new tab) (above) and Wedgwood (opens in new tab) for a fabric and wallcovering edition called Botanical Wonders....

As the grand duchess of bedroom ideas (opens in new tab), chandeliers are typified as lighting fixtures that hold lamps on a number of branches, although these individual bulbs (or, originally, candles) can often be concealed by elaborate caging. While most commonly thought of as a statement feature for communal spaces, there is no reason why your bedroom doesn’t deserve such an indulgence. ‘A bedroom is a great room to add a chandelier to, creating serious wow-factor,’ says Owen Pacey, Founder of Renaissance London (opens in new tab)....

Nurturing your own organic, home-grown fruit is simply one of the best backyard ideas. It is so rewarding and the produce tastes far superior to anything you can buy. You will also be able to grow varieties that are rarely seen at the grocery store. ‘There are lots of ways you can add fruit trees to your kitchen garden ideas, be that in a dedicated orchard, espaliered on fences, fanned across walls, grown in containers, or planted among ornamentals,’ says Period Living’s gardening expert Leigh Clapp....

From duck egg blue to deep navy, there is a wide variety of options when it comes to choosing the right shade for your blue dining room – all of them elegant, smart, and even warm. Blue dining room ideas Blue dining room ideas These blue dining room ideas are guaranteed to bring a look of cool sophistication to any space. Whether you are looking for dining room ideas for large or small spaces, for rooms that you use for every meal with the family or just for dinner parties with friends, these will be perfect for you....

See: RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2019: everything you need to know Created in collaboration with the award-winning Chewton Glen Hotel and Spa in Hampshire, this adventurous Blue Forest treehouse will help you to rediscover your inner child. The spacious Treehouse is the ideal location for children to play, creating memories with their family and friends. Those with an eye for detail will spot numerous bespoke touches including a comfy reading nook, purpose-built furniture, intricate rope work and an interior design scheme inspired by the hotel’s quintessential English country garden....

Sharing his interior design tips via his blog (opens in new tab), Bobby discussed the art of mixing materials – particularly wood – and how creating a contrast with tones will transform your space. But how does this impact your nightstand? Here, the designer explains all. ‘I always recommend mixing up materials when pairing your bedroom furniture,’ Bobby shared when asked if wooden nightstands need to match. 1. Mix and match your nightstands 1....

Start with the soft base linen colours for your sofa, and then try mixing in the hotter pink cushions for added zing. But, if you’re more reserved in your approach, then opt for the soft powders blues and neutrals. 1. CONSIDER YOUR COLOUR PALETTE 1. CONSIDER YOUR COLOUR PALETTE Adding vibrant cushions is a simple and inexpensive way to inject a bold hit of colour into a neutral room. Alternatively, if the room is already colourful, rather than using shades that match your existing scheme, opt for complementary hues to create a sense of cohesiveness....

See: Deck ideas – creative decking ideas for your garden, patio or terrace ‘Plants are one of my favorite elements of designing a deck,’ says Karl Harrison of Karl Harrison Landscapes (opens in new tab). ‘Think decking and plants at the same time to create a seamless garden design.’ Deck planting ideas Deck planting ideas To inspire your deck design, or bring flowers and foliage to an existing space, take a look at our wonderful deck planting ideas....

A neutral, versatile shade with a broad tonal spectrum stretching from cool off whites to deep charcoal, grey can be used to create myriad interior looks for any room from cool, calm and uplifting to dramatic and sophisticated. Grey looks effective when layered in different tones as part of a monochrome interior yet also makes a timeless backdrop for decorating with colorful furniture, artwork and accessories as part of a more striking scheme which can easily be updated across the years with different accent colors....

With profiles on 20 of the most important names in British design and decoration, this book displays visually enticing imagery from each of their homes. Each designer talks at length about their working life, their own homes and how they became interested in decoration. From classic British style, to the movers and shakers of today, British Designers at Home offers a wealth of information and inspiration to anyone interested in interiors....