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Only a half-hour drive from the edge of New York City, the road to it winds around a frozen lake with the snow-covered pine trees reminiscent of an Alpine landscape. ‘I typically like to move every eight years so that I can redecorate and I’ve looked around but I can’t find another house that makes me as happy as this one does,’ says Michael. It’s an extraordinary home, packed, as you would expect with curious and beautiful artefacts....

But how do you choose the right bath for your home? As well as bathroom trends (opens in new tab), think about the style of your home decor and what would sit seamlessly within it. Thankfully, bathroom specialists Ashton & Bentley are on-hand to give us their expert tips on getting the tub for you. ‘Freestanding baths are commonly associated with luxury and can be a real statement piece in the bathroom – now, with a whole range of designs available and advances in manufacturing, there’s a style to suit every budget,’ says Edward Carey, Managing Director at Ashton & Bentley....

Although a relatively new concept to the western world, this form of wrapping is thought to have existed in Japan since around AD 710, when fabric was used to wrap precious jewels for storage. Yet as long as it has existed, it’s certainly boosted in popularity recently. ‘Google searches for furoshiki are up 16 fold compared to this time last year,’ says Natasja, Co-Founder of The Fabric Wrapping Co. ‘Why?...

While her goal – to create a little sanctuary that lifted her spirits after a long hard day of work – was understandable, she found it wasn’t obtainable, or at least it wasn’t until she created a bedding brand that did all of the above. In 2016, Diamond set out to balance aesthetics and design and establish home décor that brings little joy into every consumer’s life. Fast-forward nearly six years later, Hill House Home has evolved from something more than a brand to dress your best mattress up in – now offering a range of categories spanning everything from bed to baby, and, of course: the nap dress....

As being immersed in nature brings only positives to our health and wellbeing and since we’ll be spending more time in our homes for the foreseeable future, it makes sense to bring elements of the natural world into our homes too. SCANDINAVIAN DESIGN IDEAS TO BRING THE OUTDOORS IN Here, Catharina Björkman, lifestyle expert at Swedish wood burning stove brand, Contura (opens in new tab), encourages us to look towards the future and plan an ‘outdoors in’ style home to promote wellbeing and happiness....

As with cleaning upholstery around your home it’s important to keep a leather couch free of dust, debris and potential allergens for a healthy home and to give the material proper care. Our guide has all the cleaning tips necessary to keep a leather couch pristine and handsome. How to clean a leather couch Cleaning a couch is easy and a leather couch is no exception once you know the correct procedure....

Designing a bathroom will take perhaps more thought than any other room. The kitchen might be the exception but, even here, there is invariably the reassuring presence of a kitchen designer to smooth the process. With the bathroom, you will often find yourself managing the plasterer, the plumber and the flooring installer alone, so it can feel a little overwhelming. The typical bathroom is small, requiring clever use of space to shoehorn in all the desired features and make it good looking and comfortable at the same time....

If you want to grow a beautiful lemon tree whether for the garden, the patio or as a houseplant with interesting greenery that has an enchanting lemony scent, then read on to find out how to grow a lemon tree from seed. ‘Citrus plants, like lemons, are excellent additions to conservatories and orangeries. As well as providing the ideal climate for the plants to thrive, they also lend the space a Mediterranean flair,’ says Melanie Griffiths, editor of Period Living....

Onions are a top crop to include in your vegetable garden ideas for their sheer versatility. A staple in many types of cooking, from stews, curries, tarts and soups, to salads, sauces - as well as pickles and preserves – all onion varieties are easy to grow. If stored properly, you can enjoy different varieties of home-grown onions – from yellow, white and red, to scallions and shallots - all year round....

Delicious to graze on straight from the tree, cherries are such wonderful fruits to grow. They also produce the most magical blossom in the spring, so make sure to include at least one cherry tree in your backyard ideas. ‘Cherry trees are one of the best fruit trees as they are low maintenance and easy to grow,’ says Tammy Sons, owner of Tennessee Nursery (opens in new tab). This makes them particularly well suited to beginners when planning a kitchen garden....

It can also help to regulate your weight, with a lack of sleep hindering your body’s ability to process insulin, meaning it’s harder to process glucose from your bloodstream, causing your body to store it as fat instead. Sleep is a brilliant aid for your immune system, helping to fight off bugs and infections. What’s more, people who don’t get enough sleep are at higher risk of cardiovascular problems, such as high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, heart attacks and strokes....

Her focus is showcased to striking effect in one of her most recent, and personal settings: a once neglected modernist property located on a beach in Malibu which she has used as a base for her own family. ‘My Broad Beach project is an amazing, vintage surf shack that I lived in with my family for a summer. I had learned of the property through a friend a few years ago....

The strikingly modern property was owned by the Hollywood great, who was one of the highest-paid actors in the world in the 1970s. The Indiana-born actor is known for his roles in The Thomas Crown Affair, The Great Escape, Bullitt, The Cincinnati Kid, and Le Mans, where he often portrayed a cool antihero persona. He lived in the Malibu home with actress Ali MacGraw who starred in The Getaway, Convoy, and Goodbye, Columbus, among other films in the mid-twentieth century....

With its connection to one of America’s most prestigious architects and its place in a sought-after postcode, this estate is among the most exciting in LA and, unmistakably, one of the world’s best homes. Following its remodel, the estate (pictured below) boasts a main house and two-story guesthouse – totaling seven bedrooms across 8,000 square feet of living space. A report from Dirt (opens in new tab) says that Kendrick Lamar had previously lived in Manhattan Beach, a South Bay coastal city located around one hour from Bel Air....

The KitchenAid Cordless Food Chopper has a modest 5-cup capacity and comes with a stainless steel blade, as well as a whisk accessory, but the appliance’s major selling point is that it’s battery-operated. After charging up the food chopper, you can use it virtually anywhere thanks to its cord-free design, and the battery can chop up to 40 onions before needing to be recharged. It’s certainly a unique design, and we wanted to see how this product stacked up against the best food processors we’ve tested....

Above all, however, a vacation home has to be financially viable to ensure you don’t lose too much money on it. So – well located and accessible, attractive to people going to vacation, financially lucrative. Tahoe, as it happens, has it all. See: How to buy a house – a first-time buyer’s guide The best of California and Nevada Apart from its stunning beauty – it’s the second deepest natural lake in the United States – Lake Tahoe has an important, unique characteristic: it straddles two states, California and Nevada....

We may not be able to go too far from our homes right now, but with a back garden, rooftop or balcony, you can turn your outdoor space into a lockdown stargazing hotspot. Now, more than ever before, it’s actually easier to see star activity, as lessened smog and light pollution from current restrictions means the sky is overall darker, making stars, constellations and even meteors clearer to view....

The advice from the BBC Gardener’s World presenter will ensure your garden is abundant for the springtime, but while this may seem like a long way ahead, the process begins right now. Sharing his expert garden ideas in his blog (opens in new tab), Monty reveals why now is the (unexpected) time to begin preparation – and why your actions now will reap benefits throughout 2022. ‘October is really the beginning of the horticultural year… It is time to start planning and preparing for next spring and summer....

The collection, which launches today (January 19th), includes a Lina Bo Bardi Stool, a Turkish wall hanging, and a vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Bar Cabinet that is set to be the talking point of your next house party. However, before decorating with antiques, you need to know how to find the furniture that’s right for you and make sure you’re not overpaying for it during a heated auction. This is where Nate comes in to help....

They claim this will not only benefit your own health and well-being, but will help you achieve a sound night’s sleep. An elusive dream for many. See our news section for more exciting new launches Naturalmat’s products are crafted from entirely organic and sustainable material. Pictured here (above) is the Dartmouth (£1,700 for a double-sized bed) upholstered in Naturalmat’s new, signature, heavy-weight, organic House Linen which is a luxurious linen cultivated from pure Belgian flax for Naturalmat upholstered beds....