Design Ideas
Design Ideas
Home bar ideas: 20 ways to set up an elegant cocktail bar
A home bar is an object of desire for anyone who likes a cocktail, providing dedicated space for bottles, glassware and other paraphernalia. Here's how to do it right.
Bedroom
53 charming kids' bedroom ideas for children's rooms of any size
Inspiration for kids' bedroom design, delivered by the world's best interior designers
Design Ideas
How to decorate for spring
Spring is here, which means it's time to open the windows, let the sunshine in, and think about decorating schemes to maximise light and colour
Decoration
Design ideas for small, open-plan kitchens
An open-plan kitchen is a great way to make use of every inch of space, no matter how small that might be
Decoration
29 stylish ways to use floral patterns in your interiors
Every house, no matter its age or aesthetic, has space for some florals somewhere. These are the classics to know, and how to use them
Decoration
How to do a minimalist interior that doesn't feel cold
It can be a dauting prospect, but minimalist interior design doesn’t have to equate to chilly spaces
Decoration
23 designs for stylish blinds from the world’s most creative designers
Practical, smart and versatile, blinds can be delightfully inventive and add real flair to a room – even a room which already has curtains
Decoration
Why you should be considering picture rails and chains (even in a modern interior)
Aesthetically pleasing and surprisingly functional, picture rails and chains are not just for grand country houses
Decoration
Why you should be considering a mirrored wall
A decorating tool worth considering for spaces which need to feel larger, lighter or more considered.
Decoration
Three design lessons to learn from the 1990s
From high theatre to unusual paint effects, we discuss three ideas to take from this decade of contrasts and incorporate into the interiors of the modern age
Decoration
Clever ideas for connected rooms (and how to create a coherent vista between them)
Creating a flow between rooms all comes down to your colour palette
Decoration
Should we be embracing the wooden bathroom?
A wooden bathroom is a warm, welcoming design idea that we're lusting after now
Decoration
Four rooms that demonstrate how important texture is in a scheme
If there's one element you may not think of but which can truly transform a room, it's texture.
Design Ideas
17 clever ways to use mirrors in an interior
Mirrors provide more than just a decorative touch; used in the right way, they can maximise space and light in a room
Living Room
Interesting sofa design ideas for every kind of space
Wondering what sofa you should buy for your living room? We've gathered some inspiring ideas, from elegant antiques to squashy high street buys
Design Ideas
How to decorate with chintz in any kind of interior
Chintz is back (as if it ever went away) and looking better than ever. Here are some classic ways to use it from our archive
Decoration
The enduring appeal of parquet flooring
Despite the opulent origins of parquet in European palaces, it's a style that works beautifully for many different types of interior
Decoration
19 ideas for a minimalist kitchen with plenty of character
Kitchens naturally invite clutter, but for those of us who prefer a more restrained, pared-back feel, good design can go a long way
Design Ideas
37 ideas for wall panelling to inspire a change (that you can do yourself)
From traditional wooden panels to cabin-style cladding, as well as quirkier options featuring trompe l'oeil, here are the best wall panelling ideas from the House & Garden archive