Design Ideas
Design Ideas
Our indispensable guide to hanging art at home
Hanging pictures, much like painting them, is a balancing act of spacing, colour and proportion. Follow these guiding principles for the most pleasing display
Books to read
57 brilliant bookshelf ideas for every type of space
Bookcase ideas to fit any budget or space – from freestanding & modular, to custom-made & DIY
Decoration
Our favourite ways that interior designers take inspiration from Morocco
From rugs and lanterns to tiles and tadelakt – we take a look at some of the most inspiring examples of Moroccan design in the houses on our pages
Utility rooms
Design ideas for stylish and practical boot rooms
A boot room to store muddy shoes and wet coats is a serious luxury, especially in a country house. If you're thinking of designing one, interior designer Bunny Turner advises on how to do it right
Decoration
Why box beds and bed nooks are the most efficient (and charming) solution for a small bedroom
Both supremely inviting and incredibly practical, box beds are the perfect solution for small spaces. We've gathered our favourite design ideas plus advice from the designers who do them best
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.
Living Room
10 stylish open plan kitchen living rooms from the pages of House & Garden
An open plan kitchen-living room is a often a necessity for those of us who live in small spaces, but it can be tricky to make it feel chic. These are our favourite ideas from interior designers who have packed plenty of style and ingenuity into their layouts
The history of interior design
How to decorate with Delft tiles
As a new generation of makers turn their hand to the 400-year-old tradition of Delftware - here we take a look back at the history of the blue-and-white tiles and give some ideas for decorating with them.
Decoration
The chicest ways to incorporate a dining space into your living room
With separate dining rooms off the menu in many homes, we are always on the look out for smart and stylish solutions for multi-functional spaces. These are our favourite examples
Decoration
Three clever small space solutions we've been obsessed with lately
Small spaces always call for plenty of ingenuity, and these are the smart ideas we're bookmarking from recent House & Garden features
Bedroom
37 modern bedroom ideas packed with timeless style
If your taste leans towards fresh, contemporary design, these are our favourite modern bedroom ideas that keep things up to date while still incorporating colour, pattern and texture
Decoration
23 rooms that prove purple is making a comeback
There’s no denying that purple can be tricky, but designers are increasingly showing how the right shade can transform a space in all the right ways. Here are some of our favourite examples
Decoration
The fun new tile trends you need to know about
From floors and walls to fireplaces and furniture, there are so many ways to add colour and character to your home with tiles. Here are some of our favourite examples
Kitchens
33 modern kitchen ideas that won't go out of style
Be inspired by this collection of timeless but pleasingly modern kitchen ideas from the House & Garden archive
Decoration
Why you should consider the half-height bookcase
Stylish and practical, these bookcases offer a graceful, modernist aesthetic
Decoration
How to create the perfect gallery wall at home
If you find yourself staring at an intimidatingly blank wall, take inspiration from our gallery of gallery walls, and make a start on that collection
Decoration
Do you have enough art in your kitchens and bathrooms? Here's why you need it
Out with the perception that these are purely utilitarian spaces – from sculptures to hanging plates, don't forget art when decorating these rooms
Decoration
What is an orangery and should you get one?
Orangeries, as distinct from conservatories, are a very smart style of garden room, and one with a long and fascinating history in European architecture
Decoration
30 ways to decorate a ceiling (with no boring white in sight)
Too often we default to the boring option of painting our ceilings white, but like any other wall, they deserve more attention
Decoration
27 walk-in showers to inspire a bathroom revamp
There is something so much more luxurious about walking into a shower than stepping into a bath – these are the best walk-in showers from the House & Garden archive