Tag: Tiny
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Small hallway ideas: Though our natural inclination might be to keep things light and airy with a pale palette, being bold can have a huge impact. The hallway of Cath Kidston’s Notting Hill house has been painted in Farrow & Ball’s ‘Picture Gallery Red’ for an eye-catching, colour-rich effect Paul Massey When you come through…
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At a glance, the courtyard in Diane Keaton’s Spanish-inspired home seems a million years apart from my tiny city patio. Naturally, its scale puts my urban retreat to shame, but after some thinking, I’ve realised there is a design lesson that’s replicable from the actress’s space. Better yet, it’ll work on your patio or garden,…
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“The goal of this outdoor space was to create a true sanctuary that also echoed some of the indoor design elements of this client’s home,” says Kathy Kuo, founder and CEO at Kathy Kuo Home. She explains that the fire feature was the central focus; despite it being a small patio space, the client very…
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I have looked after all types of roses during my time as a professional gardener. From the blousy, deeply fragrant blooms of ‘Gertrude Jekyll’, to the pink perfection of ‘The Generous Gardener’, scrambling over trellises and walls. I’ve grown climbing roses across vast pergolas, and deadheaded potted roses for more hours than I care to…
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So your backyard isn’t acre after acre of rolling hills and patio space as far as the eye can see? Phew. We asked experts for their best small garden ideas and learned that so often, less is more. By prioritizing your must-haves, maximizing your space, and picking the right plants and outdoor furniture, you can…
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Monty says that it is possible to have a lavish garden no matter what its size Gardening is not just about tidiness, horticultural skills and an endless list of Latin names, it’s also about a field of dreams where our lives can be enhanced and enriched. A year ago I began to film a new…
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Scroll on for 85 of the most hysterically ridiculous Halloween costume ideas guaranteed to help you bring the funny and keep the party laughing all night long. Brit + Co Thing 1 and Thing 2 Get joined at the hip like these iconic Dr. Seuss characters in simple blue wigs and red maxis. “Today is…
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I don’t know about you, but the Lidl Big Garden Event is the gift that keeps on giving – and their new Parkside 3-Level Raised Planter is the latest item I’m adding to my garden wish list. If you have a small garden like mine, you’ll want to pay attention to this new raised planter,…
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There are ways to make a small garden feel bigger (Image: Getty) As the days grow longer and warmer weather beckons, many of us look forward to unwinding in our gardens. However, for those with limited outdoor space, creating a serene oasis can be challenging. But design expert Ivana Agustina says even the smallest of…
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Summer has arrived, and as always, I want to make the most of every precious sunny moment. My house is over a hundred years old and comes with what estate agents might optimistically call “a compact courtyard garden”. In reality, it’s a tiny 2m x 2m outdoor space that I’ve been determined to maximise since…