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One of the most important spaces in the home, a living room is an incredibly versatile and multifunctional space. A central hub and gathering point where we relax, socialize and entertain, your living room ideas need to work hard to create the perfect environment for all of your needs – and there is always room for improvement and inspiring change with the latest living room trends. When it comes to interior design trends, we are not interested in fads that will date quickly....

‘However, this isn’t to say that a mudroom should be ignored in terms of the design aesthetic. We treat this space as part of the house, so its design will be in keeping with the rest of the interior.’ Emma has designed countless mudrooms and boot rooms as part of her work at design agency Sims Hilditch (opens in new tab), and has grown a reputation as something of an expert in creating handsome but practical spaces....

Incorporating and decorating with antiques in your home is also one of the most sustainable ways to shop. Not only is exceptional craftsmanship guaranteed, but so is timeless style to last many lifetimes. 1. Style antiques against a backdrop of color 1. Style antiques against a backdrop of color Antique furniture is finally making a comeback and bringing with it the intrigue of the heyday of country house living. Rich mahogany, textural rosewood and soft walnut are all perfect bedfellows for the bolder colors that are dominating the interiors scene....

Dolly, best known for her songs Jolene, 9 to 5, and Islands in the Stream, lives on a sprawling estate in Brentwood with her husband, Carl Dean, and their French Bulldog named Billy The Kid. Brentwood, located in Williamson County, Tennessee, is a hive of country-music stars who reside in some of the world’s best homes just south of Nashville. Other residents include Taylor Swift, Sheryl Crow, and Keith Urban. For much of her 50-year career, Dolly kept much of her personal life private....

‘I was fed up with the company stock taking over my guest bedroom, so I bought a larger place a bit further north. By the time I moved, in April 2016, I had totally revamped it and acquired a boyfriend, a baby and a dog,’ says the owner. See some of the world’s best homes – beautiful properties from around the globe See: our spaces section for more inspiring featured homes...

When it comes to bathroom ideas, whether you like contemporary, traditional, or somewhere in between, fittings are built into the very fabric of the room, providing not only bright, general light to help with tasks such as shaving, but also ambient light for mood, which may involve a number of applications. Here, we focus on the best bathroom lighting trends and ideas and offer expert advice on how you can get the balance of beauty and practicality just right, even when planning small bathroom lighting ideas....

Linen is derived from the stem of the flax plant, and most of it is sourced from Europe, specifically Belgium and France, due to the gentle climate. It’s durable, dubbed three times stronger than cotton while remaining lightweight and airy. Linen has a looser weave, which helps you sleep cool. It’s also hypoallergenic, making linen amongst the best bed sheets for anyone with allergies or skin sensitivities. Linen cultivation is admired for its sustainable and eco-friendly roots, with production requiring much less water than its cotton counterparts....

But to be clear, a requirement doesn’t translate into an ’easy to find’ – there are hundreds if not thousands of magnificent throw blankets on the market, so narrowing down the choice is a must. You can do this by working out how texture, material, and pattern rank in your order of importance. For example, do you consider the material as the most significant constituent? Will, you dedicate hours mulling over a buttery-smooth luxurious model over a thick, warm wool selection?...

Clodagh has been lovingly restoring Broadspear for the past two years – including the one acre 18th-century walled vegetable and fruit garden, where she and her partner Harry have set up working bee hives, orchards, wormeries, wild flower meadows, and a cutting flower garden. There are Burford Hens – and pigs are due to arrive soon, too, as part of their plan is to create a sustainable working homestead. Now, on to Clodagh McKenna’s Christmas recipes – and for more of her Christmas table ideas, go to our dedicated feature....

From layout, storage and materials to lighting, wall colors and window treatments, there are plenty of kitchen ideas to consider when creating the perfect cozy and rustic space, but perhaps the best place to start is to consider what you have. Cottage kitchen ideas Cottage kitchen ideas Cottage kitchens are prized for their original features. Whether stone flagstone floors, rustic ceiling beams or weathered inglenooks, it’s these details that give cottage kitchens their unique charm and homey feel....

As the first sight you’ll likely see as you walk through the door, this space can host anything from family photographs to softly glowing lamps that welcome you into their warmth. If you’re looking to inject personality into your hallway ideas, this is the place to do it – but you’ll need to think a little about functionality too. ‘Console tables make a functional addition to any space, offering a place to display family photos and heirlooms, but somewhere to safely store keys and letters too,’ says Paul Deckland, Buying Director at The Cotswold Company (opens in new tab)....

Back in the 1960s, Frank and his famous friends were lighting up Las Vegas with their hugely popular shows. The work was demanding and the singer and actor was a huge star, so he decided to create a hideaway just a few hours from Las Vegas in Palm Desert, California, where he could retreat, either alone or with friends, including Sammy Davis, Jr, Dean Martin, Peter Lawford and Joey Bishop See more of the world’s best homes on our dedicated page....

See: Color trends – the latest key trends you will see this year As a medical consultant working in A&E during the day, Geraldine has honed her design skills as a stylist and homeware photographer in her spare time. She built up an incredible résumé as the founder of the award-winning blog Little Big Bell (opens in new tab), an Instagram content creator, and an established part of the interior design community....