Tag: Big
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Australian designers often face the challenge of unifying the old and the new. Considering the abundance of heritage architecture, many have become deft at sensitively melding historic facades with contemporary additions. And while Nat Wheeler knows how to approach this challenge on the inside of the home, it was a different story bridging the gap…
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On Saturday, July 7, East Hampton Library’s Tom Twomey Series will host its inaugural garden tour event. Big Ideas for Small Gardens: Lecture and Garden Tour will begin with an illustrated lecture by former garden editor at House & Garden, Charlotte M. Frieze, followed by a self guided exploration of some of East Hampton’s petite…
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The right garden decor ideas will transform your patio, courtyard, or backyard into an inviting outdoor sanctuary. Just as smart and stylish interior design can lift your indoor rooms, the same care and curation should be given to your outdoor areas. “We believe your home doesn’t end at the back door,” says Chris Fenmore, principal…
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Budget garden ideas can often be the best and they will help you achieve that lush green outdoor space you want – without spending megabucks on major landscaping overhauls or out-of-reach plants… One of the great things about exploring different types of garden ideas is that many of the most impactful looks often cost next to…
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Transform a large expanse of unadorned surface with a bold and impactful mural. Whether hand-painted or tiled, like this botanical beauty, it’s a shortcut to statement style. Use it as a backdrop for a seating area or even to add depth to a boundary wall. Trailing planting from the top adds to the effect, or…
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Don’t write off your tiny yard. Even the smallest outdoor spaces are worthy of intentional landscape design. After all, these areas are extensions of your home—and your front yard in particular lends a first impression to both passersby and guests. When coming up with small front yard landscaping ideas, ask yourself what elements will allow…
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Nicola Harding’s designs are usually full of contrasting colours, but we rather love this toned down scheme in a Jacobean country house, where walls in Pure & Original’s ‘Calm’ allow the gilt-framed paintings and blue and orange upholstery to stand out. Paul Massey Here at House & Garden we’re steeped in the tradition of country…
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Small balcony ideas can transform your outdoor space into a stylish and functional area. Decorate your balcony as an extension of your living room for a cohesive feel, or turn it into a private retreat with its unique charm. From small furniture and plants to privacy screens and ambient lighting, discover practical solutions that fit…