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I am big on DIYing my way around the house and holiday decorations. It feels so gratifying when something you put your heart and soul into turns out to be something beautiful. And even when it doesn’t, nothing beats handmade, no matter how wonky. Since the 2026 holiday season is approaching, I wanted to find…

Interior designers can be divided into two camps. There are those who choose rugs as the very last thing in a room, the final flourish that brings together and unifies all the other choices they’ve made around it. And there are those who pick the rugs first; who start from the ground up; who get…

La fotisto/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Properly installed gravel driveways, with a well-prepared base and appropriately sized aggregate compacted well, are a truly superior material for a driveway. Gravel drives are durable, lasting generations, and many find them attractive. They do need some…

There’s no denying it: the colors you use can define your space. And in rooms where so much of the design is ruled by practicality, like the kitchen, this becomes all the more important. Do you want to play it safe and opt for a classic combo, or will you try something new and defy…

Our New Home: A First Look Designed in a modern Tudor style, our future home reflects everything I love about timeless design but with a fresh perspective. It will have the character and craftsmanship of the traditional Tudor style, but with updated proportions, better flow, and spaces that feel livable and light-filled rather than dark…

Olivia Attwod has revealed she ditched her air fryer and microwave in favour of the new Ninja CRISPi Microwave, Air Fryer & Oven (£359.99). Sitting down with Olivia to discuss all things at home, she explained to me that Ninja’s latest appliance had meant she could save space and reduce clutter in her kitchen. And…