Interiors
It might seem counter intuitive, but don't dry clothes on heated radiators and be sure to open windows even in winter if you want to avoid condensation and worse still, mould |
Roman blinds are fast becoming the nation's favourite window treatment, but there are other options too, depending on your needs and budget |
We all acquire stuff as we go through life and most of us would, if push comes to shove, agree we're more hoarder than Marie Kondo aficionado. Interior designers Studio Dean urge practicality and suggest we can be a bit more judicious about what we keep and then use some of that stuff to make our homes look cool, not stuffed to the gills |
If you love gardening but are in want of a garden, then consider embracing the world of terrariums. A super useful new book is out that shows you how to create mini indoor container gardens that will fascinate and delight |
For larger rooms, the wider the planks, the more striking the floor can look. And wood from sustainable forests, or reclaimed wood, are good choices for the eco-minded, nature-loving home-owner |
The key to making wise changes to your home is to assess and plan and then do everything in the most eco-friendly, energy efficient way |
Assuming you can meet the invariably exorbitant rent...lots of us dislike renting because we can can do very little to the accommodation..such as painting it new colours or changing the flooring. But there are things you can do to make a rented place feel more like your home, which don't cost the earth |
Frustrated that you can't keep track of time? the answer is to get a clock on the wall in more rooms in your dwelling. And the good news is there are some stylish models to make time pass very pleasingly indeed. |
Luxurious living can be anything you make it - so yes, sustainability absolutely can be at the heart of luxe living. Luxurious design is about achieving a sumptous look using materials that may not always have been associated with the style |