The sweet flesh of pumpkin and winter squash is the perfect foil for punchy Asian ingredients, as in wonderfully smooth soup brightened by lemongrass, ginger and chilli, or paired with lamb and sesame in a simple backed one-pot meal. They also makes a surprisingly good match for fresh rainbow trout in the form of a sweet-and-sour salsa, adds depth to classic ricotta gnocchi or provides an excellent and delicious vessel for a bubbling fondue....
Whether you’re trying to drift off and the cacophony of drops and splashes are keeping you up, or you’re trying to focus on work and the spats of water on glass above your head stop you from focusing, there are ways of keeping the din at bay. Keep reading to find out how to reduce rain noise – and browse our house design page for more solutions, inspiration and advice....
The title was awarded to the Vegebag by Vegepod UK, a garden growing tool allowing gardeners of all abilities to produce fantastic crops in small spaces all year round. See: Cottage garden ideas: ways to create the look Judged virtually by a team of experts, including esteemed entrepreneur and Dragons’ Den investor, Deborah Meaden, the Vegebag’s enviro-mesh protective barrier keeps pests and animals at bay while still allowing the crops to get the air and water they need....
Yet at weekends, when she escapes with her husband Tam, an artist, and daughters Phoenix and Cyan to the family’s property in the Cotswolds, tucked away at the top of a verdant valley with the lights of Bath twinkling at night across the horizon, her garden is an altogether more relaxed affair. Spread over 65 acres of steep, sometimes tricky, terrain which extends all the way down to a burbling brook running off the nearby River Avon – the terraced garden is surrounded by ancient woodlands, wildflower meadows and orchards....
‘Size takes precedence as it is crucial for the perception of a room volume to choose the most appropriate dimensions,’ says BIID registered interior designer Hedayat of Jam By Hedayat (opens in new tab). ‘We make sure that any piece of furniture has enough circulation around it as well as space, so that it does not dwarf any design details or features in a room. A sofa that is too large will engulf the room disproportionately and one that is too small will not serve its function....
Not simply something to help you get from A to B, due to the size and, usually, the positioning, a staircase should be seen as a whole room all of its own. Staircase ideas come in all manner of different shapes, sizes, materials and styles. Many traditional designs in period properties are often crafted from stone or wood, featuring intricate and ornate detailing, with more contemporary stair designs focusing on an adventurous use of material, shape and color....
Then there’s no time like the present to get organized with these practical storage ideas for sheds. Storage ideas for sheds Storage ideas for sheds We’ve rounded up the best storage ideas for sheds to help you hide away your tools, toys and garden furniture. And once you’re feeling inspired, our favorite shed ideas will provide even more design advice and inspiration. So long, clutter… 1. Choose the right storage shed for you 1....
