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Her Instagram is brimming with inspiration – much of which comes from the collection of homes that she shares with her husband, Grammy-award-winning singer John Legend. This time, however, the interior design trend she’s kickstarting is more than aesthetic. Chrissy recently shared a moment with her daughter, Luna, on a curved bed while enjoying a vacation. The photo carousel shows glimpses of the vacation home – but the circular bed – in the bedroom that leads directly to the terrace – is the most notable feature of all....

So, we have created a kitchen cleaning checklist, with tips, tricks and advice that the world’s top cleaning experts swear by, so that you can work out how to clean a kitchen with ease – and cut down on the time you spend doing it. Plus these kitchen cleaning tips will make life a little greener in the process. From the shiniest of sinks to fresh-as-a-daisy garbage disposals, we’ve got cleaning tips to tackle every surface and every corner....

Spilling into our garden designs is a resurgence of the cottagecore trend, with its aspirations of an idyllic country lifestyle and harmony with nature. Key elements such as wild flowers, cozy corners and a kitchen garden area, will all evoke that cottage-like simplicity in your own design. If you are unsure where to start, take a look at Bradstone (opens in new tab)’s top tips on how to get your own cottagecore fairy-tale garden....

This is matched by a self-confessed and enduring search for perfectionism. In her own words: ‘If a job’s worth doing then it’s worth doing well. I don’t mind what it takes, as long as it’s perfect.’ Her attentive approach and internationally recognized expertise has drawn in the most discerning clientele over the past 30 years from Switzerland to LA, and the studio has completed projects as diverse as a castle in Spain, a private yacht in the South of France, a house in the Hamptons, the restoration of a pavilion at Hampton Court and refurbishment works at Winfield House in Regent’s Park, London which is the official residence of the American Ambassador to the UK....

We are amid the season where you may ask yourself the same two questions frequently. The first is how to get rid of mosquitoes, and the second is how to stay cool when the temperatures continue to arise. But what if the answer to both problems had one simple solution: a fan. Experts have already revealed several ways to deter this pesky creature away from your home, whether through citronella candles or mosquito repellent plants....

While projector zoom won’t affect image quality in the case of Optical Zoom, which changes the image size by manipulating light, Digital Zoom can degrade image quality and lead to pixelation because it works by manipulating the source image. If you’re planning your home theater, the zoom capabilities of your projector taken with the size and shape of the space should be taken into account. Otherwise, you may be putting yourself in a position in which you’re forced to degrade picture quality through zoom just to fill the screen....

The other thing to consider in the eggshell vs matte paint finishes debate is the paint sheen levels. ‘A matte finish is nearly as shine-free as flat, providing excellent ease of application and depth of color,’ explains Helen Shaw, director at Benjamin Moore (opens in new tab). ‘It’s most commonly used on walls and ceilings in rooms which have lower levels of traffic such as dining, living and bedrooms. Matte paint is less resistant to scuffs and bumps and is therefore more difficult to clean, so is a less practical choice for hallways and children’s bedrooms....