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When designing a kitchen, the decision between a gas stove and an electric model has previously been left to purchase preference, but under the new proposals, gas stoves could be banned from sale in the not-so-distant future. Here is what you need to know about the possible US ban on gas stoves. The US ban on gas stoves The move comes after a 2022 study in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (opens in new tab) found a convincing link between the rate of asthma in children and indoor gas stove usage in home kitchens....

While front door ideas can sometimes feel limited (and often hard to change), this feature is the first thing family members, guests, and passers-by see when looking at your property. Therefore, it’s important to give them as much attention as you would with any other space – and this includes knowing what to avoid. Front door mistakes to avoid – to make the correct first impression Knowing which front door colors to avoid is certainly an effective place to begin, but the process doesn’t end with your palette....

Whether you are looking for decluttering tips or home organization ideas, thoroughly sorting out your belongings before packing them all away is one of the best approaches to downsizing and moving home according to experts. 6 decluttering habits to help downsize your home Here, we chat with professional home organizers to steal some more of their tips and tricks to prepare for a big house move. 1. Start the process before moving When asking for their number one tip for decluttering for a house move, the experts agree that you should always begin your decluttering and organizing before you start packing boxes....

See more: World’s best homes – our page dedicated to fabulous properties Experimentation is a recurring theme in the apartment. Within the parameters of their chosen palette, tantalising layers of pattern and texture have been used to provide stimulation and surprise. ‘It’s not an enormous apartment and too much colour would have been overpowering,’ she says. ‘Instead, I opted for a visually laden but tonally consistent look.’ When it came to selecting a colour palette, the owner was inspired by the natural finishes in her home....

The innocent remark carries greater meaning when you realise that Stephanie and Peter have four boys and three girls and while none of the children lives in the house full time these days, ’they’re always coming home”, says Peter. ‘Last Christmas was a pretty riotous affair, with all their partners and friends,’ Stephanie admits, but a few minutes’ conversation with this immensely talented woman makes it clear that this, and the constant to-ing and fro-ing that is so often a feature of family life, is precisely the way the couple likes things....

Farmers’ wives, however, have always found a corner for a favourite rose, even if they do not have as much time to devote to that corner as they would like. All of this makes the garden unusual for its scale and beauty. See more: Design gardens, garden advice and inspiration on our dedicated gardens page Garden orientation South-facing garden of an 18th-century thatched farmhouse in Wiltshire. Soil Initially extremely poor and chalky, but tonnes of spent mushroom compost were used to enrich the beds when they were created in 2010....

See more inspiring house tours in our Spaces section See some of the world’s best homes – beautiful properties from around the globe Yet as the homeowners will testify, fashions have a habit of coming full circle. ‘Since we came back from Hong Kong, we’ve lived in Surrey, and we wanted a second home in central London,’ says the husband, a corporate lawyer. ‘It had to be a place with enough room for us to be together as a family but where our grown-up children could also have their own space....

The good news? The best air fryers are energy efficient. In other words, cooking with one of these can reduce energy bills compared to using the oven while still providing tasty meals and snacks for the household. If you’ve been asking is it cheaper to cook with an air fryer, the answer is it can be, and that’s down to its energy efficiency. Here’s what you need to know....

See: Interior design trends – the top looks for the New Year It all started when my father, Chris began to bake bread in his semi-retirement. He became obsessed with recreating a great baguette and a classic crusty, moist soughdough. He read books, went on courses and baked continually. Eventually, he set up a small Hobart mixer and a commercial oven in his garage. We still use them today. Baking is a case of trial and error....

Coming in all shapes and sizes, with glossy, patterned and highly texture foliage, indoor plants can bring life and interest into every room of your home if chosen carefully. Horticultural writer Veronica Peerless, author of How Not To Kill Your Houseplant (opens in new tab) explains, ‘There’s a horticultural saying of ‘Right plant, Right place’ and this certainly applies to houseplants as well as those in the garden. Be realistic when it comes to placing a plant indoors, consider its practical needs as well as your aesthetic ideal and be prepared to compromise....

Exploring bathroom vanity ideas can really take your bathroom design to the next level and matching your vanity to your preferred style is one of the more fun aspects of bathroom remodels. Choosing yours at one of the best places to buy a bathroom vanity will ensure that you end up with an item of furniture that lasts and that meets your requirements exactly. These are our favorites. 1. Lowe’s (opens in new tab) Known for: Home Improvement, appliances, hardware Available at: Lowe’s (opens in new tab) Lowe’s is the best place to buy bathroom vanities for several reasons....

Many of the plant choices for coastal garden ideas will be the same as if you’re planning a dry garden. Think light reflective silver foliage, softly rippling grasses and splashes of bright, low growing flowers scrambling through gravel and rock gardens. But even if you don’t live by the coast, you can still recreate the relaxed feel and natural wildness of a seaside location by including some of these colorful and textural plants in your garden....

There are a plethora of sophisticated ways to enhance a dark space, so dress your living room with deep navy blues, smokey greys, gorgeous greens and earthy tones for a space that is cosseting, cocooning and oh so stylish. These daringly dark living room ideas will help you brighten your dark space and have you reaching for the paint chart. Dark living room ideas – how to brighten a dark space Whether your dark living room is expansive, open-plan, a shared home office space or on the compact side, there are a multitude of living room paint ideas and design tricks to create – and enhance – a dark living room scheme....

Flash forward to the present and that young bedtime-defier is now an artist and designer whose work brings to life the intimate connections between people and the homes they live in, head of her own firm with eyes on making a broader impact through new lines of home décor and design elements. ‘It’s a lucky thing to know what you want to do from such a young age,’ says Jen Dallas, ‘and to grow up in a family where having that purpose meant something – to have parents who encourage creativity and encourage who you are....

But, as a result of the pandemic, there’s an increased need for privacy in different spaces in the house, and dining rooms have, according to real estate experts and interior designers, become one of the most sought-after property features in 2022. The once formal dining room that really was only used for dining is now doubling as a home office for home workers or school work. What’s more, there is a general increase in the number of people entertaining at home as we try to reclaim the lost social opportunities of the last few years....

Many entertainment center ideas are defined by one piece of furniture, usually a large unit or cabinet space where electrical items and accessories neatly slot into place, and often work in unison with living room TV ideas. However, there are many versatile TV stand ideas and designs out there to choose from that can best integrate into your home and work alongside your living room ideas. Whether you create an entertainment area in the corner of a living room that is zoned through different furniture pieces such as sideboards and shelving, or build a bespoke, floor-to-ceiling cabinet to house your central electronic items, there are options for all spaces, both large and small....

For color lovers, ‘tis the season to embrace the bold, the dark and the vibrant – base your fall decor ideas around the natural world and you can’t go wrong. As the leaves turn from green to fiery oranges, yellows and reds, and the harvesting on autumnal vegetables increases our appreciation for earthy browns and inky purples, it’s time to get down and dirty with our palettes. However, don’t think that fall color schemes are only for fall....

Small living room ideas may be lacking in space but need not lack in style. There are several ways to design a small living room for a functional yet cozy space ready for nights in or entertaining guests. Small details such as ensuring you use the right size furniture to introducing the right colors through paint and artwork can all have a big impact in a small room. So, whether you want to make your living room look more expensive, or simply want to make your living room beautiful, these expert designer tips will help you make the most out of your small space and overcome the challenges small room ideas can present....

Recent decades have seen Feng Shui become influential in western interior design and many people are keen to learn how to balance yin and yang elements and improve the flow of chi, or the life force, in their homes to reap a whole host of benefits. Understanding bedroom Feng Shui, for example, promises a room that brings wellness and rejuvenation. And, as one of the benefits of comprehension of Feng Shui meaning can be making a house happy, we asked the experts to reveal how to achieve this....

The kitchen should be an inviting area of the home, filled with character and charm, as well as a functional workspace where you can cook, entertain and store all of your kitchen appliances and accessories, and kitchen countertop ideas have a major role to play. The key to decorating kitchen counters is to consider the everyday items that you use frequently that could benefit from being on display on the countertop, as well as the decorative pieces that make kitchen ideas feel unique and personal to you....