A west-facing living room became a sun-filled space in this Scottish farmhouse kitchen makeover. Juliet Williams, her husband Jeremy, and their three daughters, Isobel, Molly and Willow, live in a five-bedroom Victorian farmhouse in East Neuk, Scotland, which the couple bought from Juliet’s parents. Juliet and Jeremy decided to relocate the farmhouse kitchen, which was a dark room … Read more
Nowadays, people are more likely to check the time on their phone than to look over at a clock. But even with these ubiquitous (and multitasking) digital timepieces, it’s not uncommon for homes to feature a tall, stately grandfather clock. The classic “tick-tock” noise is just too cozy to give up. But grandfather clocks weren’t … Read more
Andrea Cingoli Italian designer wins the International iF Design Award 2016 prize in the lighting product category with Balamp, a smart occasional table or bedside lamp that works just like a balance: it turns on and off on the based on the weight of the objects placed upon it. The International Prize has been awarded … Read more
Melanie Alsford, her husband Richard and their sons Luca and Leo, live in a four-bedroom Victorian house in Hampton, Middlesex. They created an elegant scheme in their neutral and blue living room. What was the house like when you moved in? It was mostly in good condition, but we were excited about giving it our … Read more
There’s a misconception that hi-tech homes can’t also be knock-your-socks-off beautiful. Speakers, televisions and the smart panels that control audio systems, heating and lighting are just eyesores that get in the way of a well-designed interior – aren’t they? If that visual clutter is catching your eye, you’re simply not doing it right. Interior designers, … Read more
Plan your design, planting scheme and finishing touches to reap the benefits of a kitchen garden. What’s the difference between a kitchen garden and a vegetable patch? Well, the biggest difference is that the kitchen garden, or potager, is both productive and beautiful. A tall order you might think but with a bit of planning … Read more
At first glance, the Brooklyn home of Tracy Hurley Martin has all the standard ingredients of a stylish town house: elegant proportions, period mouldings and a cohesive mix of vintage pieces and antiques. But look a little closer, and you might spot something more unexpected: a preserved insect; an anatomical print; or perhaps a framed … Read more
The pretty whitewashed cottage is tucked away on a secluded hillside just a few miles from the Devon coast. Unique Home Stays Originally thatched, the property now has a slate tile roof but inside retains charming period features including wooden ceiling beams and lintels. Unique Home Stays More From HouseBeautiful The rooms are furnished with stylishly simple contemporary furniture that … Read more
It’s just possible that the old painting you picked up at a car boot sale could pay for your next holiday! New research from insurance company Direct Line found that one in six of us has unwittingly given away high-value items to friends, charity shops and jumble sales, only to realise they were valuable when it was too late. … Read more
oday’s top pin is a stunning gold and white bedroom . For more inspiring photos and ideas, follow us on Pinterest. When teamed with soft greys and white-painted walls and floors, golden yellow can be surprisingly calming in a bedroom. Make the bed the focal point with mix-and-match graphic patterned bedlinen, cushions and throws. For a vintage chic headboard, … Read more