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- ‘It’s very hard to get spare parts’: London museum ‘retires’ treasure-trove gallery of household gadgetson May 19, 2024
Science Museum’s Secret Life of the Home collection, including tea-making machines, early microwave cookers, gramophones and the first flushing toilets will close on 2 JuneThey changed our parents’ and grandparents’ lives by using technology to tackle the curse of household drudgery. Thanks to the vacuum cleaner, fridge, washing machine and microwave, the lives of householders were transformed in a few generations.But now the UK’s principal museum collection of domestic devices – from horse-drawn vacuum cleaners to pop-up toasters – is set to close. On 2 June, London’s Science Museum will permanently shut its gallery Secret Life of the Home, a 29-year-old treasure trove of household gadgets that range from early microwaves to the first flushing toilets. Continue reading...
- Colour fast: bright paints to refresh a family homeon May 19, 2024
Whenever this creative couple feel like a change at home, they reach for the paint tin…The house didn’t look like much at first sight. From the outside, it wasn’t particularly attractive. It only had three rooms, a kitchen and a bathroom, while the top floor was an unused attic. But Jenny and Jens Brandt Grönberg immediately saw the potential; the little house radiated a cozy atmosphere and, importantly, it was affordable. “It suited us that it wasn’t all that big,” says Jenny. “We didn’t have the budget to buy a bigger house, and we had a clear priority to live as cheaply as possible, so that we could be at home with our children as much as possible, and also to give us time to work on our shared passion for art and photography.”Jenny, a photographer, and Jens, a graphic designer and illustrator, together with son Frank (13) and daughter Viola (18) have lived in their house just outside Ystad in southern Sweden for 17 years now, but inside everything is in a state of constant motion and process. An eternal play with art and colours, furniture and design is the couple’s shared enthusiasm. For them, an experimental and imperfect approach to furnishing provides more value than a home fixed and finished – painting the door in a nice new colour will always be more important than getting that loose handle fixed. Continue reading...
- 17 Best Sectionals for Small Spaces (2024)on May 19, 2024
Maxing out the space > pretending a loveseat is comfortable
- The 28 Best Leather Sofas for Stylish Spaceson May 19, 2024
We’re breaking leather sofas out of the bachelor pad starter kit
- Things to do in Istanbul: a fashion designer's secret spotson May 18, 2024
Gul Agis, founder and creative director of Turkish fashion label Lug von Siga, tells Arta Ghanbari about her favourite places in her home
- 19 Best Memorial Day Furniture Sales and Home Dealson May 17, 2024
Featuring some of our favorite brands like Castlery, Wayfair, Burrow, and more
- This 753-Square-Foot Apartment in Rome Is a Mediterranean Oasison May 17, 2024
It’s a blushing bohemia with plenty of pink
- Jane Seymour’s Former English Manor Lists for $15.8 Millionon May 17, 2024
In a 1991 tour, the actor told AD that she ate dinner by candlelight each night in the historic dwelling’s wood-paneled dining room
- 17 Best Rugs on Amazon (2024): Shag, Jute, Hide, and So Much Moreon May 17, 2024
We go on a virtual sourcing trip for the most fun, highest-quality options
- In Asian American Households, Family Influences Every Design Decisionon May 17, 2024
From kimchi-specific refrigerators to rooms dedicated to elders, Asian American dwellings embody a complex set of expectations and sacrifices made to uphold unwritten rules
- ’90s Decor From the AD Archive That Stands the Test of Timeon May 17, 2024
This romp through the magazine’s pages showcases the eclecticism that defined the decade
- Iconic Buildings That Were Never Built: 7 to Knowon May 17, 2024
These never-realized projects from the minds of Zaha Hadid, Daniel Libeskind, Thom Mayne, and others often express creativity in its purest form
- 8 Lighting Hacks That Take 15 Minutes or Lesson May 17, 2024
A few minutes of DIY can take your space from meh to mesmerizing 💡
- We review The White Company's Perfect Everyday Duck Down Pillow’on May 17, 2024
We test out The White Company's ‘Perfect Everyday Duck Down Pillow’ to see if it’s worth committing to
- The best pizza restaurants in Londonon May 17, 2024
Where to go in London for the best pizza this side of Naples
- We review Dusk's Supreme Goose Down pillowon May 17, 2024
We test out the Dusk Supreme Goose Down pillow to see if it's worth committing to
- Inside a New Long Island Home That Puts an American Spin on a Classic European Country Houseon May 17, 2024
The North Fork residence, dubbed "Vineyard House," was sold within days of being listed for sale at $3.95 million.
- Tour NHL Player TJ Oshie’s Family-Friendly Minnesota Getawayon May 17, 2024
TJ and Lauren Oshie crafted the perfect off-season home base with designer Hilary Matt
- Why the ‘granny flat’ is the next big home amenityon May 17, 2024
Pros share how they’ve devised functional, stylish ADUs that deliver ROI—and help keep the peace
- Chelsea Flower Show 2024: dates and everything to expect this yearon May 17, 2024
2024's Chelsea Flower Show is just around the corner, with delightful spring gardens. Here's everything we know so far.
- How to watch the Chelsea Flower Show on TV this yearon May 17, 2024
The Chelsea Flower Show TV schedule is set for 2024. Here's when to catch Sophie Raworth, Monty Don, Joe Swift, Angellica Bell and Nicki Chapman presenting this year.
- The furniture is the star as home decor takes a cue from filmon May 17, 2024
Whether it’s the carpet from ‘The Shining’, Tom Ripley’s borrowed palazzi or Bridgerton’s Georgian pastels, TV and film provide our most immersive experience of interior design
- Luxury car brands swerve from the driver’s seat to the sofa suiteon May 17, 2024
From furniture to entire apartments, high-end marques are manoeuvring into the world of interiors
- Houseplant of the week: baby rubber planton May 17, 2024
This low maintenance plant is perfect for novices who want to bring a bit of natural colour to their roomsWhy will I love it? The baby rubber plant (Peperomia obtusifolia) is a supermarket staple with glossy, oval leaves. Its resilience to neglect and low light allows it to survive the fluorescent lights of the supermarket, making it an ideal choice for novice browsers looking for a hassle-free addition to their collection.Light or shade? It thrives in bright, indirect light. Lower light conditions may cause slower growth and fewer leaves. Continue reading...
- A potted history of the Chelsea Flower Showon May 17, 2024
What Clare Foster doesn't know about the RHS Chelsea Flower Show isn't worth knowing. See our garden editor's 'how-to' guide below (illustrated with some fabulous vintage images) and follow @houseandgardenuk on Instagram to see the latest from the show
- Is pink the new neutral?on May 17, 2024
Pretty and flattering, pink can be a wonderful neutral shade to layer into a scheme
- A garden photographer's flower-filled garden in the Welsh borderson May 17, 2024
Garden photographer and self-confessed plant addict Sabina Rüber has turned her long, narrow plot in the Welsh border town of Presteigne into a flower-filled haven, with the first flush of camera-ready colour arriving in spring
- The best things to do in Turkey: beaches to historic ruinson May 17, 2024
Our list of highlights from a country that has something for everyone, from beaches to historic ruins
- Dear Fiona: are feature walls really so awful?on May 17, 2024
Our resident agony aunt and decorating columnist Fiona McKenzie Johnston ponders which way to fall on the topic of the feature wall. Interior faux pas or handy design solution?
- Radish sambolon May 17, 2024
This side salad sings with fresh mint, lime and chilli
- Turmeric and coconut courgette curryon May 17, 2024
This simple, nourishing and fragrant curry makes delicious use of late-spring courgettes
- Grilled spicy sardines with anchovy and katta sambaon May 17, 2024
This quick dish of gently grilled sardines is served with a blitzed-up flavour bomb of chilli, onion, lime and anchovies
- Pea and potato rotison May 17, 2024
The ideal light, spicy snack or short eat of pliable rotis stuffed with a hot filling of peas, potatoes, spices and onion.
- Sri Lankan lamb buriyanion May 17, 2024
Surprisingly easy to make, this is an impressive feasting dish with spring lamb and Sri Lankan flavours
- Veere Grenney's enchanting Tangier house, in his own wordson May 17, 2024
In an exclusive extract from his new book, Seeking Beauty, Veere Grenney tells the story of Gazebo, his house in Tangier
- 13 Best Memorial Day Mattress Sales 2024on May 16, 2024
Here are all of the Clever-approved mattress brands running Memorial Day deals right now
- 31 Miami Interior Designers on the AD PRO Directory You Need to Know Abouton May 16, 2024
Searching for Miami interior designers to hire? Look no further than our list of AD-approved talent
- Oscar De La Hoya’s Amenity-Rich Nevada Manse Hits the Market for $20 Millionon May 16, 2024
The prizefighter reportedly spent millions customizing the home
- How to Clean iPhone Charging Port: A Step-by-Step Guideon May 16, 2024
Clear the debris from your electronic BFF with these handy tips
- Princess Diana’s Yacht Saga: Boats Used During Relationship With Dodi Fayedon May 16, 2024
As the infamous settings of the couple’s affair, discover the vessels’ fascinating design history (and one’s tragic ending)
- Colonial Architecture: Everything You Need to Knowon May 16, 2024
America’s most iconic architectural style, fully unpacked
- How to Clean a Shower Head and Banish Mineral Buildupon May 16, 2024
Get your shower head squeaky clean so you can do the same
- Sophia Loren’s Homes: Inside the Hollywood Icon’s Most Notable Addresseson May 16, 2024
Including her lavish 16th-century Roman villa
- Jean Lin’s Top 3 Secrets to Becoming a More Thoughtful Collectoron May 16, 2024
The Colony founder reveals the art of gathering keepsakes that speak to you in her new book, What We Keep
- What time is Bridgerton season 3 released in the UK?on May 16, 2024
It's all about Colin and Penelope in the new season three, which is out now on Netflix.
- Designers talk about their favourite fabric combinations and give some tips on how to do it beston May 16, 2024
Selecting one fabric is tricky, but choosing effective combinations can be a bigger style stumbling block. Here are some inspirational moments and handy hacks from interior designers to help you navigate the world of stripes, chintz, linens and beyond
- Our Hotel Designer of the Year on his favourite hotelson May 16, 2024
Martin Brudnizki, winner of our Hotel Designer of the Year award, sponsored by Vispring, sets out his principles for good design and shares his favourite hotels
- What was a Regency interior really like and do TV shows like Bridgerton get it right?on May 16, 2024
It’s complicated… Skylar Pinchal Coysh talks to historians, curators, and historic decorators to find out how popular Regency period productions succeeded, and how they missed the mark.
- Stylish outdoor dining area ideas for summer livingon May 16, 2024
Outdoor dining area ideas for every kind of garden, whether you have a patio in the city with a small dining table or a country garden with a pergola or porch
- Salvesen Graham combine comfort and elegance in a Mayfair apartmenton May 16, 2024
This top floor apartment exudes comfortable luxury whilst being a masterclass in elegant, skilful layering