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When you start researching water feature ideas, you’ll quickly realize that it’s not as straightforward as picking a design you like – though that is a key component – you also need to factor in its size, placement and power source. ‘You should also consider the style of your home and garden. If you have a traditional home, you may want to choose a traditional-style fountain. If your home is more modern, you may want to choose a contemporary-style fountain,’ says Lindsey Hyland, founder of UrbanOrganic Yield (opens in new tab)....

There is a whole natural world out there filled with green inspiration, from tropical rainforests to cottage gardens. But, if you need to narrow it down a bit, we’ve collated a selection of beautiful bedroom ideas that embrace Mother Earth’s favorite color. Green bedroom ideas Green bedroom ideas If you are decorating with green and are thinking of a new bedroom color ideas, we’ve gathered expert advice and top tips on bringing the great outdoors in, indulging in luxurious jewel tones and picking the perfect green for your room color ideas....

Decorating with green can allow for you to get back to nature with a fresh palette. ‘It’s all about what you pair it with,’ says Judy Smith, color consultant for Crown Paint. ‘Greens with a blue base are impactful colors, so introducing softer tones of clay white and chalky grey in furniture and accessories and keeping to a light, natural flooring will help to balance a scheme and add a calming quality....

The same joyous circle occurs every day (even on a weekend) when I set my alarm for a time that should allow me to leave the house with ease. Then, sure enough, I find I am still in bed at least 10 minutes past the time I set as the ‘absolute cut-off point’ I naively decided on the night before. After a fast-forwarded, hugely chaotic morning routine, I find myself running into my office or my weekend breakfast plans, astonished with myself for oversleeping for the ninth year running....

If you’re planning a home remodel, the cost to install hardwood floors will be a big part of your budget. Whether you’re upgrading existing hardwoods or you’re replacing carpet or tile, you’ll want to understand how your new flooring will affect your bottom line. Like most home renovation projects, your overall costs will depend on a number of variables. First, is the cost of the actual flooring. This is determined by the flooring ideas you have in mind, like the species wood you choose, as well as the finish and pattern of the flooring....

The best way to clean blinds will depend to some extent on their type but the basic technique is as easy to master as that for cleaning upholstery and you’ll just need a few supplies. Our guide will give you the lowdown, and we’ve asked the experts to share their methods, too. How to clean blinds How to clean blinds ‘Although many of us will remember to clean our windows regularly, cleaning the window coverings that protect our windows can often slip our minds,’ says Yvonne Keal, product manager at Hillarys (opens in new tab)....

A careful approach is needed if the conversion is to highlight the building’s distinctive character and still include all the features of an efficient, contemporary house. Gaining permission for a conversion isn’t a dead cert, though the government has made it easier to convert some agricultural buildings into family homes. Expert advice from an architect or specialist builder is a must for discovering the type of conversion that might satisfy the planning office of your local authority....