Decorating By Room
Decoration
The evolution of the home library
Home libraries have historically been a popular choice for houses big and small. Fiona McKenzie Johnson looks at what past and present can tell us about the possibilities for organising and displaying a book collection – and why we should retain one
Decoration
The paint colours and techniques that work best in small bedrooms
Follow this expert advice to transform a tricky space into an inviting retreat
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What is a meditation room and do you really need one?
It’s time to consider the zenith of at-home zen…
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Can good design make children tidier?
The challenges of combining a beautiful interior with desperately untidy occupants of questionable taste
Decoration
Belfast and butler sinks: what’s the difference and which style is best?
We’ve asked the experts to clear up the confusion so you can make an informed choice for your kitchen or utility room
Hallway ideas
101 hallway ideas to make a great first impression
Creative hallway ideas that turn this often overlooked area into a welcoming space that will make an appealing first impression
Decoration
Is open-plan living a thing of the past?
Our lives are not what they were a few years ago, so perhaps it’s time to rethink our homes too
Dining Room
67 dining room ideas for every kind of gathering
Inspiring dining room tables and chairs for the most social space in the house, be they small kitchen diners or formal dining rooms
Decoration
What is making a bathroom look dated right now?
From hexagonal tiles to stylised sanitaryware, this what to avoid for a truly timeless look
Small Spaces
67 small room ideas for the smallest spaces in the house
We turn to the world's best interior designers for some seriously clever small room ideas, from ingenious uses of built-in furniture to ultra stylish kitchens and bathrooms
Design Ideas
Imaginative ways to decorate the hall of a Victorian terraced house
Millions of people in the UK live in a terraced house and their hallways can be surprisingly tricky get right, let alone make a decorative statement with. We've pulled our favourite examples from the archive to inspire.
Kitchens
95 stylish kitchen ideas from the world’s best interior designers
Kitchen ideas, design and inspiration from the world’s best interior designers to spark ideas for anyone updating their own
Decoration
Interior designer Rachel Chudley on decorating for children
How to curate a home that is as stylish as it is practical
Living Room
103 stylish living room ideas to copy now
Whether you’re decorating a modern flat or an old cottage, we’ve got furniture, lighting and colour inspiration – and excellent ideas from some of the world's best interior designers
Bedroom
104 bedroom ideas from the world's best interior designers
Your one-stop-shop for brilliant bedroom ideas, whether you want a full-look four-poster or something a little more contemporary
Decoration
113 bathroom ideas to inspire a refresh
Find bathroom ideas, designs, inspiration and pictures from the world’s most stylish homes courtesy of the iconic archives of House & Garden – plus advice from Nicola Harding to kick things off
Decoration
13 ways to dress up a bathroom window
How to dress up the bathroom window, according to House & Garden's archive
Decoration
In praise of the maximalist bathroom
It's time to flush away the boring, clinical stereotypes. Bathrooms can be eccentric, elaborate, sumptuous and silly