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The homeowners are a young couple that were friends of Margaret Ash and her husband Jonathan before they became clients. They are both in the real estate business and when their rental apartment became available to purchase, they immediately signed the papers and called on Margaret to bring breathe new life into this former rental home. An open concept floor plan and all the necessary amenities added value and convenience for their growing family....

‘When I arrived, the garden was like a goldfish bowl in the middle of the village, and looked more like an allotment, planted with well-tended vegetables, grassy paths and a central fruit cage,’ Sue recalls. But once cleared, the less than a quarter-acre garden was a blank canvas, ready to be transformed. Scroll to find out how she created the beautiful cottage garden that so well complements her Victorian cottage in the village of Frittenden, in Kent, southern England....

Fall decor ideas are fabulous for bringing atmosphere to the indoors, but outdoor fall decor ideas can be just as effective, especially when displayed on the front door. The warm, rich tones of fall immediately conjure a feeling of coziness, and decorating your door with russet, orange and ochre hues will add all the autumnal shades that work so well in the season’s soft light. Fall front door decor ideas – for a warm welcome Fall front door decor ideas – for a warm welcome...

While formal gardens comes in all shapes and sizes, there are certain key features you should include as part of your garden ideas when planning your elegant outdoor space. There are ways to approach the layout and design when deciding how to plan a garden of this style. Here experts offer their advice on the essentials to get you started. Formal garden design – elements to include Formal garden design – elements to include...

Below we look at this most elegant of house styles in the US. What is a Georgian style house? What is a Georgian style house? Georgian houses were built in the 18th and 19th centuries, during the reigns of the four King Georges of England, and were influenced by Palladian style, hence the emphasis on symmetry. In the UK they range from iconic terraced townhouses prevalent in London, Edinburgh and Bath to Cotswolds farmhouses and country mansions....

The good news about Halloween window decorations is that they can be as easy or involved as you’d like. Themed window stickers or cling-on silhouettes keep things simple, while painted illustrations or indoor-outdoor vignettes are perfect if you like to go all-out with your Halloween decorating ideas. Halloween window decor ideas Halloween window decor ideas No matter if you’re looking for an easy way to add haunt to your house or you’re aiming for the unofficial title of creepiest house on the block, we’ve got inspiration for you, below....

The kitchen is certainly the place to do this. It’s likely to be the one room that guests are guaranteed to spend time in, plus it’s the single most important room in a house for clinching a house sale. Below, we garner kitchen ideas from some of the world’s top design experts to discover just how you can make a kitchen look expensive, without spending a fortune. How can I make my kitchen look expensive?...

You currently have every permission to revel in fall decor ideas in all their glory – whether through warm colors, candles, or textiles – and of course, the statement pumpkin. However, while you still have several weeks left to admire these fall trends, it’s important to think about the inevitable transition to winter – and all the Christmas decor ideas that come with it. How long do designers leave fall decorations up?...

There are so many beautiful ideas for making dried flower arrangements, and there are a variety of ways to dry them out while keeping the petals intact. Knowing how to press flowers is another age-old craft that has been practiced for centuries. As flowers naturally contain moisture, if not dried out, they will develop mold and eventually rot. ‘Whether you’re going to be putting them in a resin mold, framing them, or making a table centerpiece, it’s important to dry the flowers,’ says crafter Natalie Bickel (opens in new tab), who dries flowers and uses them to make resin jewelry....

Finally, after months of waiting, Samsung has rolled out the Google Assitant update for the Galaxy Watch 4. If you have been waiting to use the superior voice assistant on your watch, here’s how you can install and use Google Assistant on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4. How to Enable Google Assistant on Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 How to Enable Google Assistant on Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 The process of enabling Google Assistant on the Galaxy Watch 4 suggests that a software update did install the app....

Whether you have a small urban courtyard or an expansive country estate, no area is too small to light; even a window box or a porch can be adorned with well-placed spotlights. Clever backyard lighting ideas can create ambience whilst lighting pathways and making dark corners feel safe. They can also turn your backyard into a living area you can use after dusk. So instead of heading indoors at nightfall or packing up the outdoor furniture in September, make your backyard work harder all day (and all year) long with clever lighting options....

Making an orange pomander arrangement is really easy to do in just a few simple steps. And our display idea can be used to introduce other ingredients such as apple crafts or other festive flower arrangements. Created with some florist store staples and food store buys, you can look outside and forage hedge and trees for ingredients, too, for this most fragrant of Christmas table centerpieces. How to make an orange pomander arrangement How to make an orange pomander arrangement...

Like painting a room, tackling the outside of your home needs the right choice of paint. To achieve a good result, paint must not only look great but be compatible with what it is painted over, durable, maintainable, historically suitable, and well applied. It should also be environmentally sound. Paint functions to protect outside components from degradation caused by the weather as well as enhancing the appearance of a building. It’s one of the most important features of house design, and choosing the right color and finish should be central to your paint ideas....