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Why Farrow & Ball's Borrowed Light Is the Perfect Pale Blue for a Calming Home – 'It Feels Layered Rather Than Too Pretty or Sugary'

From the lightest pale blue paint to deeper sky blues, lighter, powdery blue hues have seen a resurgence in the last year as a cooler, more interesting replacement for whites and pale creams. While the beauty of these…

Could the new first-time buyer scheme help you get on the property ladder?

The scheme is expected to open for applications in February 2027, with the first properties expected to be sold under the scheme in April. Some details are still to come, including the full eligibility rules. In summary…

Loose Threads

Taken together, their answers offer a snapshot of what’s bubbling through the US design zeitgeist right now, from the culturally significant to the wonderfully specific. Object Fixation Above is a favorite Egyptian…

5 clever ways to reuse conkers in your home and garden this autumn – from helping wildlife to deterring pests

The glossy brown seeds of a horse chestnut tree are perhaps best known for their role in the classic children’s game, but gardening experts have just revealed a few more clever uses you can find for conkers this autumn.…

Not Sure Which Pruning Saw You Need? Here’s How to Choose the Right One for Your Yard

You will discover lots of such wood when pruning trees and large shrubs in fall or winter. Different pruning saws have curved or straight blades, and those blades are either folding or fixed. Each has pros and cons.…

Next just dropped an XL-sized bow decoration which you can put up now

While last year’s Christmas bow trend was largely about super-sized velvet bows - like the M&S extra-large bow decorations - and striped versions as well, this year, Scottish-inspired tartan checks and even gingham bows…

Amber Lewis on the 6 Principles That Shape Her Approach to Interior Design – and the 1 She Says Matters Most in Your Own Home

And while all the small decisions you make along the way will be what brings your spaces together, the overall approach can impact how you even consider which small decisions to look at in the first place. While the…

This Solar Accent Light Does So Much More Than Light Up Your Fall Porch – It Adds Magic After Dark

Solar lighting is the easiest way to elevate your fall porch with seasonal sophistication, providing a soft glow to keep your carefully curated planting alive after dark. I'm not talking about just any kind of solar…

LV= insurance is ignoring us while our house literally falls apart

We lodged a claim for subsidence damage to our extension and conservatory in 2023. Instead of authorising the repairs recommended by independent experts, LV= has spent years stalling and proposing inadequate, superficial…

Next has just dropped two more stylish tree skirts – and they look even better than the viral gingerbread design

You might already recognise Next’s gingerbread house tree skirt , which sold out in September 2025 almost instantly after launch. This year, it’s back and joined by two extra festive designs to give your Christmas…