One of the most surprising after-effects of the pandemic is the surge in interest in colorful room ideas. It seems we spent the lockdowns scrutinizing our homes and deciding that those safe, neutral schemes that provided the backdrop to our lives needed a pep up, with color the go-to way […]
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How to design a formal living room: Emma Sims Hilditch advises on creating smart spaces
A formal living room is the one room in the house that you might keep the kids and pets out of, where you’re unlikely to indulge in TV dinners but are very likely to invite guests into for smart soirées. Designing a formal living room follows a number of formula […]
Spring cleaning for forgotten spaces: Tips for tidying up unconventional spots at home
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Fresh air and new beginnings in springtime are enough to give anyone the spring-cleaning bug — but there are some spaces that most homeowners and renters don’t normally think about tidying up and probably should. Wisconsin-based cleaning expert Brandon Pleshek, a third-generation […]
Tour this Irish newbuild with its open plan and alfresco spaces
A house for all seasons definitely applies to this beautiful new build home in Ireland. Built in 2014, it was designed as a modern take on Edwardian architecture, and a recent extension, along with an outdoor kitchen/dining area, has resulted in one of the world’s best homes. ‘The owners are […]