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kitchen with one set of cupboards open housing glasses and bar items with large kitchen island with seats in centre of room

Move over kitchen pantry – a bantry is the new feature I want in my kitchen

By Sarah Harley published

From hidden cocktail stations to beautifully organised cabinetry, these bantry ideas show why this hybrid kitchen solution is taking off fast

Kitchen
herbs being planted in raised bed garden

17 herb garden ideas to add a charming culinary feature to your outdoor space

By Sarah Wilson published

Ideas Take your pick from these herb garden ideas and you'll always have a fragrant collection of cooking delights to choose from

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cottage garden patio ideas: outdoor seating

13 cottage garden patio ideas that turn any seating area into a flower-filled retreat

By Holly Crossley published

Ideas Transform your seating area into the perfect resting spot with these patio ideas that are perfectly suited to a cottage garden

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flint stone cottage with gardens planted to lawn and heavily planted borders

24 ways to bring your cottage garden ideas to life – regardless of the style, shape or size of your garden

By Pippa Blenkinsop published

Ideas From blooming borders to wild-planted meadows, cottage garden ideas are perennially popular. Not sure where to start? Here's 24 ideas to inspire you

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render of bedroom with bed, wooden bench at base of bed, wooden desk/dressing table and chairs, wooden floor, rug and artwork on walls with large full height window

My bedroom and home office need to break-up as I'm losing sleep. Here's what I'm considering as a temporary solution to keep the peace

By Sarah Harley published

My bedroom is big enough to work from, but having my desk and bed in the same space is proving too disruptive. Could these temporary fixes be the solution?

Bedroom
bedroom with alcove next to bed painted pink in contrast to blue bedroom walls and white window shutters

Why using the 'peek-a-boo' paint trend is as easy as child's play — when you know how

By Sarah Harley published

Looking for a way to add joy to your home? The 'peek-a-boo' paint trend could be all you need to inject some fun, personality and style to any room

Paint
Kitchen with pendant lights above a marble island and wall sconces above a white worktop in the background

Want to perfect your home lighting? Experts share a six-step guide

By Natasha Brinsmead, Sarah Harley last updated

Everything you need to nail your home's lighting design – from colour temperature and switches to style and placement

Lighting
large yellow modern door with aluminum long handle viewed from inside hallway with white walls and tiled floor

Turn your entrance into the talk of the town, with 12 front door ideas that deliver style and substance

By Sarah Harley last updated

Your front door ideas not only need to look good, but need to perform well too. Here's 12 that will create an outstanding entry and exit point to your home

Windows & Doors
dining room with pale blue panelling, blue window frames and off-white walls

Blues, greens and unexpected pairings — we lift the lid on the 2026 paint trends and how to use them in your home

By Sarah Harley last updated

From mossy green to bold burgundy, this year's paint trends and colour styles are generally soothing, with a splash of adventurous on the side

Paint
large bathroom with light wood furniture, cream tiling, large french doors with curtains, green towels and green and cream wall art

Blues and spa-like retreats: The bathroom trends in 2026 that everyone is talking about

By Sarah Harley last updated

If a new bathroom is in your plans this year, from spa-like sanctuaries to walls that are worthy of attention, here's what trends you have to choose from

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