If you are fortunate enough to have a terrace, a porch or some outdoor space, spending a lot of time at home can be a much nicer experience. But how you design that space makes all the difference. “A lot of times, you’ll see a beautiful garden with very organized furniture, which looks pretty, but
Whether you want to frame a view or block one, sometimes all it takes is a few well-placed plants — and some guiding principles. When some of us first see our garden it just looks overwhelming. That's what happened to Bill Noble and his garden in Vermont thirty years ago - "It was a gorgeous
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Everything you put on show speaks to you. Here we break down the basics of how to hit the mark everytime you pull a room together. 1. When using colour, use it in planes Paint entire walls from architrave to skirtings. Don’t pick out the detailing in contrasting colours. It looks (and feels) old-fashioned. 2.
In a book written back in 1810, Goethe noted that only savage nations, uneducated people and children enjoyed vivid colours. He is far from the only person to believe intellectual and aesthetic purity are best expressed in monochrome. Le Corbusier, John Pawson and Steve Jobs have all flirted with the idea. So too, Australia’s greatest
Whether you want to frame a view or block one, sometimes all it takes is a few well-placed plants — and some guiding principles. When some of us first see our garden it just looks overwhelming. That's what happened to Bill Noble and his garden in Vermont thirty years ago - "It was a gorgeous
Want a gorgeous garden fast? Use this time at home to plant your best garden that will turn your neighbour’s green with envy. Whether you’re an urban transplant new to gardening or just want instant gratification, now is the time to think about fast-growing, pleasure-giving plants, vines and hedges that will make it look like
What makes your home a happy one? The findings of a new study might surprise reveals The Times newspaper in a recent article. "It’s not about owning your home, but knowing you can live there for as long as you need.'' It’s not about having big windows with lots of light, but whether you can
Want a quick lesson in how to decorate like a top designer? Hit the mark everytime with our top tips on which colours look good together, how to work with texture, the way things should be displayed and how to learn the difference between a classic and a fad. This is all practical, no-nonsense basic
Everything you put on show speaks to you. Here we break down the basics of how to hit the mark everytime you pull a room together. 1. When using colour, use it in planes Paint entire walls from architrave to skirtings. Don’t pick out the detailing in contrasting colours. It looks (and feels) old-fashioned. 2.
Whether you want to frame a view or block one, sometimes all it takes is a few well-placed plants — and some guiding principles. When some of us first see our garden it just looks overwhelming. That's what happened to Bill Noble and his garden in Vermont thirty years ago - "It was a gorgeous
Get an apartment in the city with a balcony, roof deck or terrace, and you are guaranteed to be the envy of your friends. In the suburbs, a green garden is practically a requirement. Once you have that sliver of green, however, it can quickly lose its freshness, becoming the last place you decorate and
Whether you want to frame a view or block one, sometimes all it takes is a few well-placed plants — and some guiding principles. When some of us first see our garden it just looks overwhelming. That's what happened to Bill Noble and his garden in Vermont thirty years ago - "It was a gorgeous
With 2020 in the rearview mirror, and the end of the pandemic (fingers crossed) insight, there’s a lot of changes to be assessed. But there are also a lot of lessons we can learn—lessons that will put us in good stead, whatever the future holds. Lessons about the importance of home and having different needs.
With restaurants only now slowly reopening, the pandemic has presented an opportunity to get reacquainted with our kitchens. The pesky drawer that doesn’t fully close, the rumble of the fridge on a hot day. And more acutely, the same white cabinets, the same white walls, and the same white benchtops. Read more, 'How To Renovate
Whether you want to frame a view or block one, sometimes all it takes is a few well-placed plants — and some guiding principles. When some of us first see our garden it just looks overwhelming. That's what happened to Bill Noble and his garden in Vermont thirty years ago - "It was a gorgeous
In a book written back in 1810, Goethe noted that only savage nations, uneducated people and children enjoyed vivid colours. He is far from the only person to believe intellectual and aesthetic purity are best expressed in monochrome. Le Corbusier, John Pawson and Steve Jobs have all flirted with the idea. So too, Australia’s greatest
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Furniture arrangement affects our behaviour. Think of seating, for example, and a doctor’s waiting room with it’s hard-backed chairs lined against a wall and you get the picture. A mix of chairs and sofas is good both visually and psychologically with plenty of upright and sprawling options to suit all guests. Here’s 10 tips for
Nearly every big change in how we design starts as a fad, which is really just a shared moment among a subset of tastemakers or designers that gains traction. Some fads fade away slowly. Others implode suddenly. However, if there’s anything that has fallen decidedly out of fashion recently, it is the very idea of
Thinking about growing a cutting garden but aren't sure where to start? Here are some cut flower garden "dos and don'ts" for beginners.
In Norse mythology Gerda is the wife of Freyr, the god of fertility and agriculture. Learn about where Gerda is found in the myths and lore, and how the etymology of her name leads me to call her The Lady of the Walled Garden.
What makes one layout of borders and lawn suburban, yet another cutting-edge? How do you go about gardening in a way that is contemporary, sustainable and matches your interior? We asked the experts… There are just two essential ingredients to contemporary gardens: strong structure and simplified planting, ‘explains Helen Dirren, the in-house designer at UK
Whether you want to frame a view or block one, sometimes all it takes is a few well-placed plants — and some guiding principles. When some of us first see our garden it just looks overwhelming. That's what happened to Bill Noble and his garden in Vermont thirty years ago - "It was a gorgeous
What makes your home a happy one? The findings of a new study might surprise reveals The Times newspaper in a recent article. "It’s not about owning your home, but knowing you can live there for as long as you need.'' It’s not about having big windows with lots of light, but whether you can
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We regularly peruse Zara Home and scroll the high-street retailer’s site in search of on-trend, accessible finds from bedding, bathware, tablecloths, china and glassware with seriously luxe looks. This week, we were delighted to discover the Spanish chains’ new kitchen collection of utensils, (steak knives to prep knives) and cast iron cooking pots and saucepans
As the world rapidly shifts beneath us, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, where does design go from here? According to leading global creatives – lockdown is reordering our priorities, and we find ourselves gravitating towards the practical (less waste, more modular furniture) to the conceptual (more diverse design narratives, deeper relationships with our things). If we’re
Lockdown challenged our outdoor spaces. Around the world, gardens that had previously been just fit for purpose were found lacking. Many people’s gardens will emerge from the pandemic transformed. Outdoor kitchens and pavilion entertaining. Fire pits. Integrated seating. We look at the most popular landscaping trends for the year ahead. Read more, 'Key Outdoor Trends
With restaurants only now slowly reopening, the pandemic has presented an opportunity to get reacquainted with our kitchens. The pesky drawer that doesn’t fully close, the rumble of the fridge on a hot day. And more acutely, the same white cabinets, the same white walls, and the same white benchtops. Read more, 'How To Renovate
