It’s a rite of spring when we haul the porch decor out of winter storage. The outdoor carpets go down, the hanging baskets go up, the side table gets put in place and little trinkets from the seaside get sprinkled on every surface because I miss the ocean. Our ... Read More »

Bring home the most versatile design element—wood. There are few things that deliver as much warm indulgence as wooden furniture—wood of any kind—mahogany, teak, sheesham, mango, oak… It can work in beautiful ways to create the feeling of a warm, cozy home. It can be moulded, contoured and customized to ... Read More »

  Disney home decor features furniture, lamps, tableware themed around Mickey, Minnie and other favourite Disney characters Disney Home is all set to take over the world with the launch of the first Disney home decor store in Disneyland, California Park a few days ago—and the store is decked with ... Read More »

Make your home look artistic and rustic with old-looking wooden doors and window frames. Or you can bring in some copper and bronze metal objects or throw in some rugs. Vaibhav Jain, CEO, Deco Window, and Piyush Bhandari, co-founder at Jumpinggoose, share some ideas for giving your home a makeover: ... Read More »

To mark 150 years since the birth of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, we’re looking back at five influential projects that defined his career. First up is Hill House in Helensburgh, widely recognised as the Scottish architect’s most important residential work. Hill House exemplifies Mackintosh’s approach to combining traditional Scottish values with modern international ... Read More »

\ At just $17, the UGREEN Ethernet Adapter for Fire TV Stick and All-New Fire TV is the best accessory you can buy if you have a streaming device from Amazon. Rather than rely on spotty Wi-Fi, this great adapter lets you connect your streaming dongle to Ethernet for the fastest, most ... Read More »

OUR VERDICT TP-Link Deco M5 is easy to setup and offers great value for money, but it isn’t as fast as the more-expensive offerings. FOR Great value for money Incredibly easy to configure Good coverage AGAINST Not as fast as some Lacks fine control TP-Link Deco M5 deals ? COMPARE ... Read More »

Inveterate design dealers Michèle Van Hove and Nicolas Vanderbeck, the owners of celebrated Barcelona antiques gallery Fins de Siècles, started buying furniture and objects for their fantasy Catalan country house some 18 years before they found the house itself. The Belgian couple moved to Barcelona in 2002 and two years ... Read More »

Portuguese ceramic brand Vista Alegre launches operations in India When designer Gauri Khan visited Maison et Objet earlier this year, one of the brands she was looking forward to was Vista Alegre (VA). She called their latest collaboration with French design house Christian Lacroix “bold, vibrant and fun, and a ... Read More »

 Living new broom: The sheepskin rug was an eBay find, and the sofas are heirlooms that have been reupholstered. Photograph: Ben Anders for the Observer Rebuilt and filled with reclaimed pieces, this family home in north-west London has been given a new lease of life Flora Bathurst is surveying her ... Read More »

It’s not just the fashion world that’s engaged in an ongoing love affair with the ’70s. Take a look around beloved stores like CB2 and IKEA and you’ll find plenty of home goods inspired by the decadent decade. But while egg chairs and mod wallpaper are tempting, we’d argue that the easiest way ... Read More »

‘This season’s freshest looks are all about showing off a little personality,’ says Etsy, who have just unveiled their trend guide for spring. If you’re looking for a stylish home refresh then you’ve come to the right place, as there are some beautiful furnishings that will brighten up your space and and a ... Read More »