This Tennessee Home Was Designed for a Big Family – Here’s How the Designer Used an Open Floor Plan and Clever Architectural Details to Make It Feel So Much Larger
Recent trends have suggested it's losing its appeal, with many homeowners looking to close off rooms rather than open them up. However, having separate rooms for every occasion relies on the luxury of space, something…
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The White Company has slashed the price of its bedding in its end-of-season sale – these are the luxe pieces you don't want to miss out on
If you've already been dreaming of cooler nights and cosier days (same!), then what better place to start than with a bedding glow up. High on most of the Ideal Home team's wishlist is a set of bedding from The White…
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Boxwoods are Okay, but Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick's Drought-Tolerant Privacy Planting Is Much More Practical, and Chicer
With record-high temperatures in 2026, however, it's time to get creative. Drought-tolerant plants can be just as effective, and often chicer, than traditional privacy planting alternatives. Take, for example, the front…
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‘Ice Blue’ Is the Bedding Trend Plucked Straight From the SS26 Runways – The Cool, Chic Update Your Bedroom Needs in the Summer Heat
Dior put it on the SS26 runway in Paris. Miu Miu made it the color-drench of choice for its reopened flagship in Miami. Anne Hathaway wore a cascading train of it to The End of Oak Street premiere in Los Angeles. And…
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6 Plants You Never Need to Water – They Don't Even Want Your Attention
Of course, there is no such thing as a plant you can put in the ground and literally never water. Every shrub and perennial will need some care while establishing, particularly during its first and even second year. But…
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August Is the Perfect Time to Put Down Compost – and Here’s the Best Way to Do It
But don’t overlook August. It is an opportune time to add compost to your beds and borders, and your fall garden will benefit from the additional nutrients. If you put down compost in August, your garden thrives in…
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‘We detected unusual activity’: the scam that uses AI to exploit your holiday photos
With a small section of the Douro river in the background, you think it could have been taken anywhere. A few days later, you get a text saying that your card was compromised. "We detected unusual activity while you were…
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The ‘Peek-a-Boo’ Paint Theory Is the Low-Commitment Trick Making Bold Color Feel Surprisingly Easy
The 'Peek-a-Boo' Paint theory is all about using unexpected flashes of contrasting color to create rooms that feel layered, characterful, and a little bit playful. The trend, identified by Dulux, takes its cue from the…
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‘My electric toaster is more than 100 years old’: readers on their ancient appliances
Amazingly, it still works even though it's more than 50 years old. It plays audio of Batman and Robin having a discussion on why should really get up and out of bed. I love it. Every time I see it, I smile. Jason…
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Forget the Recommended 78 Degrees − This Preferred Temperature Helps You ‘Fall Asleep Faster and Stay Asleep Longer’
For years, 78°F was widely considered the ideal setting, but a new survey spanning all 50 states suggests that most people actually prefer to sleep with the thermostat set considerably lower. This doesn't just promise a…
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