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The interior of the new house was taken right back to the bare brick, while the couple considered the new layout. They decided they wanted a large open-plan space downstairs with a big farmhouse-style kitchen, leading into a living room with comfy couches and a stove. Their preferred layout meant big changes to the original footprint and the former garage attached to the house became the new kitchen. ‘It had such character with a beautiful high ceiling and beams, and we knew that we needed to make it the hub of the home – the large window in the kitchen actually used to be the garage door,’ says Frankie....

THE PROPERTY THE PROPERTY ‘For their Los Angeles, California-based home, the couple began by telling me how much they loved a colourful and eclectic space, but through the discovery process, we unearthed that one of them loved colour and traditional patterns, while the other was more drawn to a muted palette and understated selections,’ says Stefani Stein. ‘A fun, and sometimes challenging, aspect of many residential projects is striking that balance that unites both clients’ tastes cohesively....

The wall above a bed is so often overlooked, but it can be a canvas to elevate your bedroom scheme and create a strong focal point, drawing attention to a beautiful headboard, too. These over the bed wall decor ideas are just some of our favorites – adding them to your wishlist of bedroom ideas can enrich your space. Above bed decor ideas Above bed decor ideas Bedroom wall decor ideas are often centered around a feature wall, such as one with a chimney breast on it....

AGRI WAREHOUSING IN INDIA AGRI WAREHOUSING IN INDIA Though in the right direction: much more needs to be done Background Indian economy is an agrarian economy with over 70% of the population engaged in activities related to agriculture. Indian food grain production has grown at an average rate of 1.20% over a period from 1994-95 with the production of 192 million metric tonnes (MMT) to an all-time record output of 232 MMT in 2010-11 (15 years) and with the expectation of good monsoon in FY12 the uptrend is likely to continue....

Head gardener Jodi Dickinson works at the Tate Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden (opens in new tab) in St Ives, where he is the guardian of the artist’s vision. ‘She created bold and beautiful works often inspired by the natural world,’ explains Jodi. Jodi trained with the Royal Horticultural Society and is currently in the second year of his RHS Master of Horticulture, which is its top award. Jodi has lived in Cornwall most of his life....

A key part of any wildlife garden ideas, a bird house can be installed at any time of year, although the optimum time is late February, just before the birds start looking for a spot to build their nests. ‘Individual species often require specific sizes and designs of nest boxes. If you seek to target certain birds, consider searching online for blueprints or for well-reviewed nest boxes listed for sale,’ says Marc Parnell, author of The Birding Pro’s Field Guides (opens in new tab)....

Decorating with contrasting tones can be tricky to get right, but with a considered eye and with each tone used in the right proportions, this daring tonal duo can be used to create beautifully balanced interiors. Two-tone schemes can run the risk of being cold and flat – the key to decorating in monochrome is to ensure to add interest and depth through tonal variations, intriguing shapes, pattern and texture. With so many inspiring bathroom ideas out there it can be hard to know where to start, so we’ve rounded up some beautiful black and white along with some expert tips to help get you started....