Michelle and Barack Obama’s Minimalist Twig Christmas Tree Sets a Benchmark for Modern Living Rooms – It Outshines Traditional Decor

In photos of their space, there is a clear sense of elegance – largely thanks to how they use their lighting. Instead of treating twig lights as temporary Christmas decor , they use them as permanent fixtures to soften…

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Joanna Gaines' Minimalist Christmas Tree Is a Chic Alternative to Traditional Festive Decorating – and It Costs Just $35 at Target

From pared-back metal frames to smaller tabletop trees, these designs offer a fresh way to bring Christmas into every corner of the home. I'm always inspired by Joanna Gaines ' ability to make interiors feel warm and…

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Jennifer Aniston’s Screen-Free Living Room Seating Layout is a Lesson in Sociable Elegance for 2027

Instead, her Bel Air home swaps the conventional black screen for a layout dedicated entirely to conversation. Designed with acclaimed interior designer Stephen Shadley, the living room layout in Jennifer's 1965 home…

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16 of the Best Garden Tools for Getting Into Tight Spaces – Practical yet Charming Finds for Those Tricky Spots

To penetrate those nooks and crannies, you need the right tools. Here are 16 of the best garden tools for getting into tight spaces and making your life easier. It doesn’t matter what size garden you have, since any…

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Why You Should Chop and Drop – the Quickest Way to Mulch Beds and Feed Your Soil

What if there were a way to reduce the time and effort while also aiding soil health? Well, there is, and it is known as chop and drop. The technique is increasingly popular as it is quick and easy. The simple act of…

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My take on Benjamin Moore's 2027 Colour of the Year – and why I'd use it in my own home as a lover of bold shades that stand the test of time

It continues this year's trend towards earthy and nature-inspired trends. Webster Green is a confident take on green as an ultimately elegant shade, and comes hot on the heels of the shades other brands have recently…

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Benjamin Moore Unveils Its 2027 Color of the Year – It's a Classic Green That Transcends Fleeting Trends

Moody, rich, and effortlessly luxurious, the deep forest green hue offers a glimpse of the colors set to dominate the scene next year. While it's not the first green color of the year for 2027 (a spectrum of greens from…

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Are You Under-Lighting Your Living Room? Here’s How Many Lamps You Actually Need for a Cozier Space

These soft, lived-in spaces need layers; they need lamps. But how many lamps does a living room actually need? Well, unsurprisingly, the answer entirely depends on a few factors: the size of your living room, your…

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Aldi’s just dropped a £45 dehumidifier, and it’s perfect for keeping small homes free from damp – it will dry your laundry faster, too

Now that the summer’s heatwaves feel like a distant, sweaty memory, the temperatures have dropped, the weather is getting wetter, and it’s quickly becoming the time of year when we are relying on the best dehumidifiers…

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'Think About Atmosphere Before Decoration' – How Emma Sims-Hilditch Made a Vast Open-Plan Space Feel Surprisingly Intimate

Basements can be tricky spaces to get right, often lacking the natural light and connection of the rooms above. Here, there was another challenge: how do you create a sense of atmosphere in a room that boasts the…

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