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Do you find you’re left with hordes of wrapping paper after Christmas and have no idea what to do with it? Well, shredding it and adding it to your plants as mulch is the easy way to recycle wrapping paper that your plants will love.Novice and seasoned gardeners alike know the importance of finding the best mulch for your garden and vegetable patches. Mulching is often the key to success when growing plants as it suppresses weeds, retains soil moisture and regulates soil temperature – protecting plants and vegetables and giving them a helping hand in the process.‘The paper layer…
Knowing how to balance your radiators could save you more money than you think – and we’ve got the lowdown on what that really means.The idea of balancing radiators may conjure up images of wonky radiators sitting off-centre on your walls, but it’s a lot more technical than that. This household task should be part of the regular maintenance of your central heating system.Uneven radiator performance can leave some rooms feeling toasty while others remain uncomfortably cool. If this sounds familiar, it might be time to balance your radiators. Balancing ensures that hot water flows evenly throughout your heating system,…
One of the most common desires for homes across the country, is more storage. While in older homes you might find storage built-in as standard, more modern homes might not have this luxury so finding clever storage solutions for your things becomes the name of the game.Many of us would think to utilise the space beneath our beds, but before you do, you might want to know the things you shouldn’t store under a bed and why. While under the bed can be turned into a smart bedroom storage idea to make use of otherwise wasted space, storing the wrong…
Tiptoe and the Yves Klein Archives are back with an encore performance with a new collection – Tiptoe x Klein Blue® – featuring the vibrant, ultramarine blue that has become an iconic hue in fashion, art, and design. After a stellar debut in 2023, the two brands have come together once again to reimagine some of Tiptoe’s most beloved designs in the unmistakable International Klein Blue (IKB), a color as legendary as the artist himself. This limited-edition collection includes the PLI shelf, DUKE bench, BRACKETS wall hooks, LOU stool, SSD chair, round coffee table, and Tiptoe’s signature table legs in…
Can sound define space? If brooks can babble and the wind can whistle, who’s to say walls can’t talk? Curious co-hosts Faraz Shah and Ella Hazard pose this question in the fifth episode of their podcast Sense of Space where the duo explores the subtleties of architecture’s aural experience. Presented by Turf and the SURROUND Podcast Network, this conversation takes listeners on an oral journey to find the parallels between music and design. Shah and Hazard approach the subject with a deep reverence for music and wholistic design that regards architecture as an artistic practice. The two present the work…
To get the walls painted, you’ll need to get the work done the right way with the use of the proper tools. When you want to paint a room completely new, or just want to have freshly painted walls, follow a process that will take you one step at a time and deliver outstanding results. This article will teach you how to prep walls and paint them the right way. From acquiring materials to post-painting cleanup, you’ll find the skills you need for a professional-grade result. However, if you prefer leaving it to the experts, hiring a painter and decorator in…
Always on trend, and forever uplifting, a white kitchen is a timeless choice that offers a bright, fresh, and versatile backdrop for whatever design choices you make in your new kitchen. No wonder white consistently ranks in the top 10 most popular kitchen colour schemes.If you’ve been won over by the pure beauty of white kitchen ideas, you’re probably now wondering what worktops go with white kitchens. The problem with white’s versatility is that the options can feel endless – as a neutral, it literally goes with everything.With this in mind, narrowing down your choices is more about the overall…
Finland has been named the happiest country in the world for seven years running, according to The World Happiness Report. Ranking as the world’s happiest country based on the 2024 report, with a score of 7.741 out of a total possible score of 10, they’re famed for facing the world with a smile on their faces. And that’s no small thing, considering winter is the country’s longest season, with temperatures even falling to below -20°C.So when looking for interior design tips and cosy living room ideas that will help keep the winter blues at bay Finland has plenty to offer…
Take a trip down to Mexico’s Caribbean coastline for a serene stay at the Riviera Maya EDITION resort designed by the Ian Schrager Company in collaboration with the Rockwell Group. Nestled within a vast nature preserve at Kanai, the tranquil retreat honors the Yucatán Peninsula’s cultural heritage while providing guests with a picturesque escape that harmonizes luxury and nature. Hedi Slimane made his latest mark in Miami at the new Celine flagship showroom, a vision of luxury, elegance, and avant-garde design. The meticulously curated space harmoniously blends art, premium natural materials like gray travertine and grigio carnico marble, and custom-designed…
As one of the market leaders in appliances, it might not surprise you to learn that the best Shark vacuums possess innovative engineering, impressive suction power, sleek design, and build quality to rival even top brands like Dyson. And choosing the best Shark vacuum for your home can transform the way that you clean.Regularly topping the charts in our best vacuum cleaners guide, Shark vacuums come in so many shapes and sizes – from corded upright vacuums perfect for deeper cleans and removing deep-rooted debris from carpets to lightweight cordless models for day-to-day whip-arounds and even vacuums that empty themselves…