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Decorating with black may not be the most popular of room color ideas, however, the tone finds a place in every room no matter the scheme. Its grounding effect means that it makes both an excellent accent and statement feature. Here, we ask experts for their opinions on black and how they choose a shade for black room ideas. Is black a color? Is black a color? Experts and designers often disagree when it comes to deciding whether or not black is a color or if it is a shade....

The Friends star recently offered a glimpse into her Christmas decor style on Instagram – sharing a carousel of images, including one of her out tree shopping. However, while the towering tree that fronted the post was inspiring in its own right, fans were distracted by something else – her wooden reindeer. Jennifer’s Rudolph is made from small wooden logs that make up the animal’s body and face; the two antlers are made up of Christmas tree branches; and a small crimson tree ornament is used for the iconic red nose....

Striking the balance between functional and fun can be tricky, but with the right choices their bedrooms can be designed to provide spaces they’ll love to make their own from their younger years to their teens, with room for all their essentials and collections. We’ve put together bedroom ideas for kids of all ages that are stylish, storage-packed, and functional along with advice from the experts on creating a great room....

Alcoves are often found alongside the chimney, but they may be located elsewhere in the room and, while their dimensions vary, they all provide equal design opportunity. And this is the case even if they aren’t an original part of the room – they can be added to square and rectangular modern rooms to create character. We’ve put together living room ideas that reveal the style and storage potential of alcoves, along with advice from the experts....

So, what living room lighting trends should be investing in for 2022? George Miller, Home Designer at Neptune (opens in new tab), says: ‘It’s time to start thinking about ways to make your living spaces all the more cozy and comfortable as we begin to see shorter days, and darker evenings of the new season. ‘Whether it’s by including a freestanding lamp, installing wall lights, or even candles, you can make a huge difference to the atmosphere and ambience within your living room....

And it’s not just purple flowers – the foliage of many plants can have a purple hue, adding depth and drama to a garden border. Lavender, lilac and wisteria are purple flowers we might expect to see, but there are many more shades that can grace flower beds and complement your garden ideas. We asked an expert to devise a planting scheme using purple flowers and foliage to showcase all this vibrant hue has to offer for even the smallest of flower bed ideas....

Of course this is not the only way to make your home kinder to the planet, there are plenty of sustainable garden ideas and eco home improvements that will also make a big difference. However, rainwater harvesting and other water conservation methods offer a great place to start. What is rainwater harvesting? What is rainwater harvesting? Rainwater harvesting is the process by which rainwater is collected and stored for re-use later on....