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It may feel like unnecessary stress on top of what is already a fairly stressful life event, but decluttering effectively brings with it a whole host of worthwhile benefits. Less stuff means less to move, which saves you time, energy, and money, plus makes for a clutter-free start to life in your new home. ‘The biggest piece of advice and decluttering tips we give our clients when they’re moving is to only pack what you want, need, and will use at your new house....

We asked Hollie Moreland, Creative Director David Hunt Lighting (opens in new tab) for her thoughts on lighting key spaces in fall and asked her to keep all the celebrations and fall gatherings ahead in mind. ‘As the nights draw in and the evenings get darker earlier, fall is a time when we really notice the effect of lighting in the home. It’s a time for entertaining too, hosting family and friends over Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas,’ says Hollie....

From yesterday 4th October, to this Sunday, 10th, 200 locations around the capital will celebrate the best in British and international creativity – and set interior design trends for the season ahead. As a melting pot of upcoming interior designers, textiles, and furniture brands, there is no doubt that our homes will feel the repercussions of London Craft Week (opens in new tab). But who do you need to remember? Here are five stand-outs on our watch list....

We investigate decorating with white with Genna Margolis of SHAPESIDE (opens in new tab) – an award-winning interior design firm. ‘The goal of this project was to modernize a classic Spanish bungalow in Santa Monica while maintaining the integrity of the home,’ she explains. Once you’ve finished, you can see more of the world’s best homes on our dedicated page. 1. Put a palette inspired by nature at the heart of your design 1....

The property features spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean, the Newport Harbor entrance, and the surfer haven known as ‘The Wedge’. The homeowners loved the home and area so much that later on, when the neighbouring lot became available for purchase, they made the quick decision to purchase and build upon their dream home. Instead of building to the maximum allowed square footage as the majority of the homes in the neighborhood have done, they elected to use the new lot as a guest house and in turn add in a large pool and entertainment space for all of their guests....

Demonstrating what wonders can be achieved with sloped backyard ideas, the design successfully combines planting and landscaping with the expert principles of stylish interior design, decoration and lighting. Read on to discover how. Philip Vergeylen, Studio Design Director of luxury award-winning design studio Paolo Moschino (opens in new tab), had re-designed and refurbished the interior décor of his client’s five- bedroomed Portofino village house, but the limited outdoor space proved more restrictive....

One small point about hard, semi-hard, blue and semi-soft cheeses: if you make any of these recipes for vegetarians, do check beforehand their personal stance on eating cheeses made with animal rennet. It is easier than ever to buy, for example, Cheddar, Stilton and camembert cheeses that are made with a non-animal substitute, so always check the label before buying if this could be an issue. Other than our original pizza recipes, these are our favorite cheese dishes....

This instinct to strip back rather than endlessly add has served her well in this Manhattan townhouse, where she lives with her husband, lighting designer Sean O’Connor. Within its walls, she has drawn together influences from different stages in her life, including gritty reclamation finds from London, refined furniture by Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret, contemporary art and her own perfectly balanced designs. Take the tour then… See more of the world’s best homes on our dedicated page....

There are many shrubs, trees and plants that put on a breath-takingly colorful autumn show. From the best fall trees, such as standout Japanese acers in their vivid shades of red, orange and purple, through to fall flowers for pots, such as flamboyant dahlias and more subtle but no-less beautiful, ornamental grasses you can find late season stars for every area of your yard. Fall planter ideas and plants for hanging baskets also play an important role at this time of year....

For simple Halloween decorating ideas, you can add Halloween-themed touches to your existing front porch ideas, and in particular, your fall porch ideas, which are easily tweaked. Or, you can go all out by turning your porch into a scene straight from a horror movie. Somewhere in the middle? That works, too. Whichever direction you prefer for your outdoor Halloween decor, we’ve got an idea for it, below. Halloween front porch decor Halloween front porch decor...

However, a fallen peace lily is no cause for significant concern, as you can quickly restore its former glory with the right peace lily care advice. Asking ‘why is my peace lily drooping’ is the first step to success – as you inevitably need to address the problem before beginning the revival process. However, when you have discovered what is causing the droop (whether that is through over or under-watering or incorrect light levels), you can bring your plant back to life with the right care and attention....

Whether your fall decor ideas include playful carvings – or you’re looking for an uncarved finish (on your mantelpiece or tablescape) – all pumpkins are sadly subject to natural rotting. And while uncarved pumpkins do last longer than their carved counterparts, it is still necessary to plan to avoid an eroded staple piece before your Halloween festivities. How long does a carved or uncarved pumpkin last? How long does a carved or uncarved pumpkin last?...

Last week, while searching for a Photoshop alternative, I stumbled upon a cool web-based image editor — Photopea. It brings Photoshop-like editing experience, is free and runs on all the popular browsers like Opera, Firefox, Chrome, and Edge. That’s great news for people who are always on the move. But before we proceed, let me clear a few things. Photopea’s image editing experience is quite similar to that of Photoshop. The site claims not to replicate or clone the entire Photoshop app, but the resemblance is uncanny....