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‘I poked my head inside and thought how the heck will this become a wonderful space to spend time in,’ she admits. She and her husband had their eye on the cowshed and the neighbouring threshing barn ever since they bought their 16th-century farmhouse in the Stour Valley 20 years ago. ‘These buildings were once part of the farm and we always thought they would make lovely accommodation for our grown children, their families and friends,’ she recounts....

And a basement extension has plenty of potential. It could be used as an additional living room or a home movie theater, create space for guests, add a playroom for kids, or a games room for all ages, a home office, a crafts room, and more. But crucial to whether it’s the right project for your home is the cost of a basement conversion cost – we’ve called on an expert to provide the lowdown so that your basement ideas can become reality....

Accent wall ideas come in a variety of styles and designs, often used to uplift a section of a room and one wall with color, pattern and alluring visual interest. Whether you choose a block color design and celebrate a favorite shade, or be bold with a unique painted mural, an accent wall can transform the look and feel of a room. Bedroom accent wall ideas are usually created on the wall behind the bed, as Patrick O’Donnell, brand ambassador at Farrow & Ball (opens in new tab) says, ‘when considering an accent wall for a bedroom the most successful area will be behind the bed....

And now it’s inspired a whole new trend for reading for pleasure – and bookshelf styling. Reading for pleasure is, it seems, something that is once again en vogue, thanks to eye-catching and aesthetically pleasing videos. Coined #BookTok (opens in new tab), the tag has over 95 billion views and has seen a new type of social media influencer emerge – ones that share their love of literary with the world....

Can you use in-ceiling speakers in the wall? Yes, in-ceiling speakers are able to be used in the wall, and they will produce very similar sound to in-wall speakers. The major difference you’ll notice is the size. In-wall speakers are typically larger than in-ceiling speakers. Using ceiling speakers in a wall instead of wall speakers may actually hide the speakers better as a result of their size. But there are pros and cons to think about when considering this setup....

After the tree, the fireplace, the dinner table and the front door, walls can often get left behind among Christmas decor ideas – but paying them some care and attention will pay dividends. ‘When you’re decking your halls for the holidays, it is important to not overlook the walls in your home,’ says the interiors experts at Grandin Road (opens in new tab). ‘They are a huge canvas, and by switching out your wall decor for the holidays, you can create a special festive moment for your family and friends alike....

Patio door ideas – often sliding doors found in more modern rooms, and French door ideas, which are usually double doors that open outwards, are both known for flooding spaces with light. But practicalities aside, curtain ideas for French and patio doors also allow you to add layering, color, pattern and texture to your rooms, creating an elegant, finished feel that really appeals to us at H&G. Curtain ideas for French and patio doors Curtain ideas for French and patio doors...