These bathroom ideas (opens in new tab) for ensuites help create a sanctuary in your home where you can steal a few calm, precious moments away to yourself. With an ensuite bathroom, used by adults only, you can afford to be more adventurous with the decor. As well as being more relaxed about the robustness of surfaces, you can splash out on the fixtures and fittings to help create the dream bathroom you’ve always wanted....
With a strong heritage values – a range of paints were developed for the National Trust, so helping it to restore period properties with palettes sympathetic to their eras – its colours adorn the walls of some of the most prestigious properties and art galleries worldwide. We’ve gathered our favourite and your most-loved white paint for your inspiration. See: White kitchen ideas – for a stylish scheme that will stand the test of time...
See our Movers & Shakers section for more makers I grew up in Minnesota, Kansas and Colorado. At school, I was known for daydreaming so I wasn’t allowed to sit near the window, but looking outside was, and is, an aid to my creative thinking. Although I wasn’t good at maths, I understood drawing, colour and shape. I went to Drake University to study fine art, but didn’t complete the course....
The magazine reacted to the changing domestic circumstances of middle-class households where servants were now in short supply. Luckily there was also an explosion of labour-saving devices, thanks to the expansion of the electricity network and the merits of electric irons, telephones and gramophones were discussed at length, as were ways to disguise them from view. Styling tips included decorative uses for paisley shawls and how to make a humpty (a sort of fire-side pouf)....
‘As the bathroom or shower room is increasingly seen as the centre of wellbeing in our homes, where we can go to relax and rejuvenate, a sauna can make an enjoyable and luxurious addition to the room,’ says Louise Ashdown, head of design at West One Bathrooms (opens in new tab). Typically, a small cabin clad in natural timber, such as Canadian hemlock or traditional Swedish pine, the sauna can reach temperatures of up to 212°F (100°C), but with very low humidity (20-30%), so that perspiration evaporates and the skin does not get too hot....
Small kitchen ideas can be beautiful while also maintaining the functionality and flow of the room. Knowing how to make a small kitchen look bigger, as well as the most efficient layout for a small kitchen can help you to create a room that makes a wonderful visual impact and serve you well as a space. We have spoken to some of our favorite designers and kitchen experts about their tips for small kitchens so that you can curate a functional kitchen for the heart of your home....
Exterior transformations don’t always have to be grand or expensive affairs. Instead, they can be slowly curated through minimal updates that don’t break the bank but leave your space looking expensive and luxurious. All your front yard landscaping, front door and front porch needs are a few thoughtful details to give it that five-star status that you have always desired. Here, some of our favorite interior designers and garden landscapers offer their easy-to-copy ways to make the exterior of a house look expensive....
