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If you’re looking to create contrast through monochromatic floor tile ideas or flirting with bold tile trends, paint may seem like a simple solution. After all, it’s a sound choice when elevating any other surface in your home. However, designers warn that while painted tiles may look good temporarily, there is a risk that your efforts will not stand the test of time. The good news, however, is that armed with the expert paint ideas here, you can preserve your painted tiles and enjoy a professional finish that lasts....

While candles are, of course, popular year round, there’s just something extra special about selecting the perfect Christmas candle - or candles - to scent your home and set the atmosphere each year. Seasonal fragrances, from cloves or cinnamon to eucalyptus or fir, are a powerful tool in adapting your mood and putting you right there in the midst of the festive spirit. Make the most of your festive selections by learning how to make your candles last longer...

Steeped in history, vintage pieces have stories to tell and bring a personal touch to interior design, whether it’s a cherished heirloom passed down through the generations or a lucky find picked up at a yard sale. ‘Not only are these pieces often finely crafted to stand the test of time, they bring much needed character and charm to what otherwise might be a more contemporary home,’ explains interior designer Emma Sims Hilditch....

This fall, you can be transported to a charming café in the heart of Lebanon, whisked away to bask in the sun on an island off of Venice – then arrive in Kyoto – all without leaving your home. We are talking, of course, about Diptyque’s brand new ‘Le Grand Tour’ collection. Diptyque’s ‘Le Grand Tour’ collection Diptyque’s ‘Le Grand Tour’ collection In this new collection, Diptyque brings magical destinations alive, allowing you to experience the essence of Paris, Venice, Milies, Kyoto, and Byblos....

As interior design trends emerge to meet the demands we are making of our homes, fall decor ideas and design trends in 2022 are looking towards creating a cozy, warm home for friends and family to gather and relax together after a difficult few years. Here, designers have offered their insight into the top fall trends for 2022 so that you can create the ideal space when the time to start decorating for fall is upon us....

See: Kitchen ideas – decor and decorating ideas for all kitchens The renowned floral stylist and author of three lifestyle books is well-known for her ability to create floral works of art that showcase the crop of the current season. However, it is not only her floricultural extravaganzas that combine pattern, color, and texture, as Willow (opens in new tab) shows in her kitchen, which encompasses a strikingly similar design method....

We asked a host of designers to share their design no-nos – from corner baths to excessive animal print – so you have a heads-up on what not to do. See: Interior design tips – decorating secrets for the world’s top experts 1. Upcycling beautiful old furniture to reflect a faddy trend 1. Upcycling beautiful old furniture to reflect a faddy trend ‘We’re always asked by clients if they shouldn’t use something in their design because it’s a trend and may go out of fashion soon,’ says Athina Bluff, Founder and Senior Designer at Topology Interiors (opens in new tab)....

Garden fence ideas can also enhance the resale value of your property while blocking out unwanted noise and keeping children and pets safely on your side. Whether you want a low design that allows you to chat with neighbours or something taller that offers added screening so you can have total privacy, the method is pretty much the same. The first thing to do is to choose the material you want for your fence....

There is such a wide variety of dahlias to enjoy that they can have a lead role in the late season garden flower bed ideas. Choose from the array of colors, varying flower sizes and shapes, multi-colored blooms or dark foliage cultivars. Growers across the world continue to introduce further variations and combinations to keep up with the trends – in fact, the range of sizes and colors is practically unmatched in the world of flowers....

However, at the end of the day, it’s still a budget device and therefore, lacks the typical Samsung features like Always On Display (AOD) or backlit buttons. Well, we can’t do much about the hardware buttons, but something can definitely be done about the Always On Display. As you already might know, Samsung’s AOD feature lights only some part of the screen by having a minimal impact on the battery life....

Exercising some karma and accepting that you can’t get rid of snails completely reduces the stress but when the problem gets out of hand, it’s good to have a few tricks up your sleeve to safeguard your very best garden ideas from destruction. Here, we tell you the best ways to get rid of snails effectively as possible – and to discourage them from coming back. How to get rid of snails How to get rid of snails...

Happy growing en masse or filling a small planter, they are perfect flower bed ideas for bringing color and interest to an unused patch of land or a bare spot in a sunny border. Weave them in drifts amongst ornamental grasses or use them with other native varieties for an area of meadow style planting. Closely related to the lupin, although belonging to the pea and bean family, they are a hardy annual that goes from seed to flower back to seed in a single, season....

See: Kitchen garden ideas – easy ways to get started Cilantro is a hugely versatile herb, as every part of the plant can be utilized for cooking – so learning how to grow cilantro will enable you to harvest the whole crop, from root to flower. ‘Growing in close proximity to the kitchen you can taste a plant at all stages of its development: cilantro’s leaves, flowers, green seeds, and dry seeds all taste very different,’ says three-Michelin starred chef Mauro Colagreco in The Garden Chef (opens in new tab)....