30 Black & White Dining Rooms That Work Their Monochrome Magic

An integral space for any family dinner, the dining room is a vital – but often overlooked – part of the home. Filling the space between lounge and kitchen, it often acts as the design intermediary, not lead. Using monochrome interior cues can give your dining room prominence. Drop a statement chandelier over the middle . . .

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50 Space-Themed Home Decor Accessories To Satiate Your Inner Astronomy Geek

At a point in our existence, we have to marvel at the vastness of the universe. Only partially-discovered, our now eight-planet solar system is a fascinating subject for stargazers young and old. Whether you’re teaching your kids about orbits or simply indulging your nerdier side, our top fifty space-themed home décor accessories have the cosmos . . .

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Bedroom Pendant Lights: 40 Unique Lighting Fixtures That Add Ambience To Your Sleeping Space

You have the bed, the duvet, the beautiful bed frame. You’ve bought a woolen rug, potted plants and a small side table decorated with intricate accessories. What’s missing in your bedroom? A pendant light. An easy way to add a hint of the dramatic, pendant lights are no longer just for the kitchen or dining . . .

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Black, White and Wood: Two Masterclass Homes of Contemporary Style

Decorating your home can seem an infinite challenge. What colour scheme and theme will you go for? Which pieces in your current abode will you take or store away? Designing in black, white and wood can offer a simple, contemporary solution. These two interiors, both using black, white and IKEA-friendly pale wood, show how to . . .

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Tour Pierre Cardin’s £300 Million-Pound Bubble Mansion

Want to party with the rich and famous? Take a tour of the notorious haven Marion Cotillard, Rhys Ifans and Pierce Brosnan frequent after runway shows – an extravagant pink bubble palace on the French hills of Cannes. Owned by Italian designer Pierre Cardin, this interesting architectural piece is made up of ten interconnected domes . . .

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Wooden Wall Designs: 30 Striking Bedrooms That Use The Wood Finish Artfully

Modern materials mean new homes are not always made from wood. More expensive and fire-friendly than their brick or plaster rivals, wooden walls are a desirable, but not always economical, option. Keep the warmth and glow of wood inside your home, with these thirty wooden wall bedroom designs. A full-scale alternative to wooden wall décor . . .

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50 Industrial Style Furniture & Home Decor Accessories

Have an exposed brick wall, steel pipes and no vision? Designing a bachelor pad both stylish and low maintenance? Always coveted the industrial look, but unsteady in your execution? Going industrial in your décor need not be a mammoth task. Spruce up that concrete floor and metal railings with our top 50 industrial home décor . . .

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4 First Home Interior Ideas With A Scandinavian Twist

Buying your first home can be a messy business. Finding a good location, the right amenities, and a space you’d like to live in all present difficulties. Decorating your first interior is no different. How can you find the easiest and most cost-efficient way to make your small space shine? These four examples of Scandinavian . . .

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51 Beautiful Indoor House Plants That Are Also Easy To Maintain

Even those without a green thumb can appreciate the beauty of houseplants – if you’re one of those people, this post is for you! We’ve compiled information on 51 low-maintenance plants ranging from tiny succulents all the way to small trees, something for every skill level. This outdoorsy touch is a great way to boost . . .

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A Book Lover’s Dream House With Great Nature Views

Ever wanted your own book-lined wall? This 1,937sqft home in Mexico City, Mexico, is both book and nature-smart. Designed by Paul Cremoux Studio, 70% of the year is dedicated to outdoor living in a light, bright, and natural indoor-outdoor flow. Rain water is drained through two filters, eliminating dependency on the grid. Direct sunlight enters . . .

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Redesigned Family Retreat Built Around a Forest Glade

How do you create a contemporary, scenery-led home within an existing building? This forest-hidden gem by architect Rado Iliev and photographer Assen Emilov splits the original exterior in two, creating a wide-windowed corridor that brings the outside in. Flowing from north to south, the corridor feature is built around a compass, ensuring North, South, East . . .

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50 Creative Ways To Incorporate Book Storage In & Around Stairs

Love books? Love stairs? These fifty unique designs make the most of that tight little cranny under your staircase. Use a block frame to hide books beneath, as they line sturdy shelves your feet walk over. Wrap a winding steel staircase around existing walls of bookshelves, immersing yourself in the reading experience. Put books within . . .

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Grey And White Interior Design Inspiration From Scandinavia

Grey and white are often used as background or complementary colours. Muted, easy to design around and pair with Scandinavian style, they are often the supporting act, not the feature. What if your dream interior combined just those colours – just grey and white? These three Scandinavian-inspired homes show that grey and white need not . . .

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