All content Archive | May 2023

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May 31st
- AirTags vs Tile: which Bluetooth tracker is best to help a case of constantly misplaced keys?
- 'You want soft and warm!' 11 designer secrets - and 1 magic trick - for perfect backyard ambience you can relax in
- Should You Use Two Different Colored Sofas in a Living Room? Designers Have a Surprising Verdict
- This surprising gardener's trick for storing backyard tools is a foolproof way to avoid rusting – it's genius!
May 30th
- Apple Watch GPS vs Cellular: what's the difference, and which one should you choose?
- 10 living rooms with colorful couches that prove being bold with your sofa choice is the best investment you can make
- For stylish and sustainable surfaces, you’ll want to know about this new engineered ceramic
- 5 things that just make sense in this tiny apartment, including a hidden bedroom – can you guess where it is?
- 5 colors you should never buy bedroom furniture in – and what to choose instead for a restful space
May 29th
- Before & After – Singer Mayer Hawthorne transformed his Spanish-style LA bungalow into a rustic boho haven
- How to use 'text replacement' on your iPhone – plus genius ideas for how this handy feature can make your life easier
- 7 kitchen renovation projects that designers say will increase your home's value without fail
- Should you 'air' your duvet outdoors? We ask sleep experts about the Scandi-inspired trend that's going viral on TikTok
May 28th
- This Farrow & Ball paint color is trending, but it's tricky to decorate with – here's how the experts make it work
- This DIY project will help your garden plants better survive hot weather – and all you need is two clay pots to make one
- How many dishes do you really need? We've found the secret to a well-curated, clutter-free kitchen
- 5 ways to make your planting feel more minimalist – the tricks landscape designers use for less fussy backyards
- How to make outdoor furniture better for lounging on – 6 secrets to a more relaxing backyard
May 27th
- A simple hack for IKEA's IVAR makes this budget-friendly cabinet look a million times more expensive
- 10 reasons you should be decorating with terracotta right now – and they're all incredible rooms that use this color
- How to grow zucchinis in pots successfully – what I learned from growing this summer vegetable in containers
- How to paint a wooden fence – a 5-step guide and one magic application trick that promises smooth finishes every time
May 26th
- This genius new storage system might just be the best way to maximise every last inch of your kitchen
- Sony WF-C500 vs Airpods: are the budget earbuds a worthy competitor to Apple?
- What is Hugelkultur? The centuries-old gardening trick to make your garden beds better to grow pretty much anything in
- This designer's trick for perfecting a color balance has made me rethink my living room's palette
- Could your garden plants be breaking the law? These are the 6 invasive species you should avoid at all costs
May 25th
- Sectional vs Sofa — Which Is the Better Seating Choice for Your Living Room?
- 4 colors to avoid when painting your fence – the shades that don't work for your boundaries and what to pick instead
- This super-chic new kitchen trend might be the solution to finding room for an island, even if you're short on space
- There's one find in IKEA's newest collection that's effortlessly luxe and nails our favorite trend – and it's less than $30
May 24th
- How much does it cost to run a surround sound system? Looking at set-up fees, electricity usage, and more
- How can I make my outdoor furniture look expensive? 8 ideas for a luxurious backyard without spending a fortune
- The sliding divider in this New York apartment creates a 'temporary room' – a genius trick for flexible open plan living
- 'They're so comforting!' Designers explain why minimaluxe living rooms are the only decor style you need to know about
May 23rd
- Which streaming device gets you the most for your money? We assess bang for your buck among the top contenders
- The 8 best plants for an indoor zen garden – what to grow to add calm and tranquility to your home
- 'So gentle on the eyes!' 9 minimaluxe kitchens that prove this new design trend will be elevating homes for years
May 22nd
- Get summer-ready with up to $300 off these gas grills for Memorial Day, all hand-picked by us
- I’ve never seen a piece of furniture work as hard – this built-in unit makes a minimalist, open-plan barn feel cozy
- Best flowers for pots in shade – 7 container gardening options that thrive in less sunny spots
- How to make an iPhone's battery last longer – 12 tips to extend a charge, plus the one setting to always have turned on
- What is replacing carpet? This is how interior designers are keeping floors comfortable underfoot
May 21st
- 'It's so tranquil!' Our color expert explains how to pair vibrant shades to get perfectly relaxing schemes
- Negative Space in Interior Design — Mastering this Interior Design Trick is the Secret to Better, Uncluttered Rooms
- 5 genius 'extras' to include on your kitchen island – the new game-changers for how you use your kitchen everyday
- These are the biggest mistakes that are stopping your indoor herb garden from flourishing – and what to do instead
- What type of kitchen handles are best? Designers explain how to get it right with the perfect shape, size and style
May 20th
- Outdoor sofa vs bench – these are the 5 factors landscape designers use to decide which is best for a backyard
- This genius rule for throw pillows is the shortcut to a better dressed couch I wish I'd known earlier
- Best Ground Cover Plants to Prevent Weeds — 7 Varieties That Help Keep Unwanted Growers at Bay
- Built-in vanity make-up ideas – 10 designs that elevate bedrooms and bathrooms to new levels
May 19th
- What outdoor furniture lasts the longest? Every landscape designer we asked picked one of these 5 durable options
- What is overseeding? This easy trick is probably the best way to fix a patchy lawn – the secret to thicker, lusher grass
- Clay Pot Sealer is the "Unsung Hero" of Container Gardens — Here's How to Use It to Stop Potted Plants Drying Out
- 'It adds an immediate sense of calm.' Designers love this new look and are using it for incredibly elevated rooms
May 18th
- This new cabinetry concept has mastered creating the perfect flow in a kitchen
- Does Spotify work with HomePod? An Apple smart home may not mean switching music services
- Above the sofa decor – 10 brilliant ideas to fill the space over your couch, from the classic to the creative
- 6 of the best fast-growing hedges that promise extra privacy in your backyard
May 17th
- How to make a living room look more expensive with paint – easy ideas that look a million dollars, but don't cost it
- How to create an indoor zen garden - designer advice that will instantly make your home so much more peaceful
- These 4 Outdoor Furniture Colors Are Probably a Bad Idea, Say Experts — Here's What to Choose Instead
- 7 minimaluxe color schemes designers use to combine warmth, calm and elegance in the most wonderful way
May 16th
- How to turn your HomePod or HomePod mini into the ultimate speaker for your TV
- How to grow potatoes in containers – the 6 tricks garden experts want you to know for your potted crops
- One backyard staple to avoid and one more affordable one to include for a relaxing space, says landscaping expert
May 15th
- 'Napping potential' is my top criteria for buying a couch – here's how to work out which is best for a comfortable snooze
- Connecting your AirPods to your Peloton is a way to keep your workouts fun and private - here's how to do it
- How to change an iPhone to greyscale –the easy settings tweak that's supposed to help battle screen addiction
- 9 indoor plants that make a room look more expensive - designers share their go-to greenery for elevated schemes
- Hydroponic gardening - read this complete guide and you'll be able to successfully grow veg indoors all year
May 14th
- This gardener’s trick makes it easy to find plants that will survive the summer heat – and it’s based on the color of the leaves
- Apple TV 4K review: the best of the best, but only if you're an Apple user
- Thought red was too overpowering? These calming red room ideas from interior designers will prove you wrong
- This biophilic designer's secret to a more relaxing backyard will change how you think about your landscaping for good
- This $40 IKEA wall decor is going viral on TikTok – and there's a good reason interior designers love it, too
- Amazon Prime's new 'Dialogue Boost' will make watching movies a million times better – here's how to turn it on
May 13th
- The 'back kitchen' is the new big thing in luxury homes, even the Kardashians have one – here's how you can, too
- 5 ways to make your indoor herb garden produce more – and the one thing to never do
- I've never seen terrazzo flooring quite like in this minimalist Italian villa – the perfect way to make a home feel more expensive
- What color is replacing pink? Designers are turning to these three shades to capture a new decorating mood
- What can you grow in a hydroponic garden? Experts explain how to use them for lush indoor planting
May 12th
- Apple Watch Series 8 review: does this stylish smartwatch offer more than a simple fitness tracker?
- 10 of the best paint colors to launch in the last year – the new classics for decorating you might not have even heard of
- How to stop mint from spreading – 5 ways to plant this herb without it killing off the rest of your garden
- There's a new couch style that makes living rooms more joyful – it's the one time I'd recommend investing in a trend
- Houseplant propagation mistakes – 8 common errors that are probably causing your cuttings to fail
- 3 ways to arrange two couches, and one way to avoid for a sociable living room that looks super-expensive
May 11th
- I used to think this color was too sickly to decorate with – now, I'm convinced it's going to be the next big interiors trend
- 10 living rooms with creative open shelving that helps bring their owners' personality to these spaces
- These simple setting changes will make your iPhone's speaker louder – the ideal tweak for listening to music outdoors
- The theater room in LA Reid's Bel-Air home takes one of our favorite decorating trends to the next level
- 10 homes with welcoming terraces that are perfect to spend a summer night on
May 10th
- Connecting your Apple Watch with your Peloton can super-charge your workouts - here's how to do it
- 10 maximalist bedrooms that are brave and interesting, but that you can still get a good night's sleep in
- Apartment gardening for beginners - why lack of outside space (or growing skills) doesn't have to be a problem
May 9th
- Marshall Minor III vs Airpods: can the rock music masters beat out Apple?
- 5 ways to hide outdoor eyesores – the tricks landscape designers use to disguise your backyard's worst features
- "It just makes life more comfy!" Why designers love the 'couch desk', and how to make your sofa perfect to work from
- How can I use color to make my living room feel more calming? Schemes that make the room feel like a relaxing hug
- What fruit trees can you grow indoors? 9 tasty crops that will thrive inside if you follow these experts' advice
May 8th
- A gas grill you can take with you anywhere, the Weber Traveler blew our reviewer away
- Introducing the dining sofa - designers explain how this decor trend elevates your home
- Best privacy trees for shady areas – 5 screening plants that thrive in outdoor spaces in partial and full shade
- Round or Square Coffee Table — Which is Best for My Living Room? Designers on How to Pick
May 7th
- 10 living rooms with limewash walls that prove that this textural wall finish is the perfect cozy-but-chic finishing touch
- What are the worst garden flowers for allergies? 5 plants to avoid, and what to choose instead
- Garden color schemes – these are the palettes landscapers lean on to make planting feel cohesive and considered
- 10 herb garden ideas that are as bountiful as they are beautiful (and super easy to maintain)
- One backyard staple to avoid and one to include to add more privacy, according to this incredible garden designer
May 6th
- Is this the world's most elegant island? Fluted marble gives this kitchen serious wow-factor
- What is an olla? This centuries-old trick might be the answer to your plants surviving a hot summer
- How to water plants in pots – the tricks to keep your container garden happy, and the one thing you should never do
- 10 design mistakes interior designers always notice in a living room – and how to solve them
- Walkable groundcover plants are a big landscaping trend – these 6 low-growing varieties are ideal for pathways
- 7 genius ways to use a gas grill that go beyond the basics of barbecuing
May 5th
- Beats Studio Buds vs AirPods 3: battle of the Apple-backed earbuds
- 5 easy ways to start hydroponic gardening - join the growing trend that gives you fresh produce all year round
- This architect's apartment is a trove of vintage finds, proving that Mid-Century decor can work in a contemporary setting
- 5 throw pillow colors to avoid – what experts advise not to put on your couch, and what to choose instead
- Low Maintenance Plants for Indoor Gardening — 10 Easy Varieties Anyone Can Keep Alive
May 4th
- Fantastic quality and an amazing colour range? This is the paint brand for creative decorators
- Before and after – 'muddied' by its previous remodels, this 1970s home now has a sense of clarity
- 10 Japandi living rooms that prove this minimalist style strikes the perfect balance between uncluttered and cozy
- Minimaluxe - the brand new design trend that will define this decade, making your home more elevated and you more calm
May 3rd
- AirPods Pro vs AirPods 3: which wireless earbuds offer the best experience?
- How do I make the most of a small living room? 10 ways to put every square inch to work in a tiny space
- The Best Outdoor Furniture for Summer 2025 — The Essential Edit of What to Buy, Where to Buy It, and the Brands to Know
- What is the Best Material for a Kitchen Counter? These 3 Rank High for Durability and Long-Lasting Looks
May 2nd
- High gloss kitchen cabinets are making a major comeback – but this 'dated' style is being reimagined this time around
- This architect's trick for positioning a bed in the middle of a room makes me want to be braver with my bedroom layout
- What plants are best for a lush indoor garden? Experts pick the 10 best to give you an exciting jungle feel
- Should I use handles or knobs on kitchen cupboards? Designers agree unanimously
May 1st
- Minimalism vs maximalism – which style is better? These designers say the answer lies in the search for a middle ground
- 16 Modern Pelmet Ideas That Prove This Traditional Design Element Is Definitely Still on Trend Today
- 10 best colors for small entryways according to interior designers – shades to elevate your tiny space
- Indoor Garden Ideas —14 Ways To Live Amongst Greenery That Will Make Your Life Better
- 10 living rooms where the focal point is NOT a TV - design experts have a better approach