Homes & Gardens

Bold color and timeless design don't always sound like natural bedfellows. So bringing the two together was the challenge for designer Chloe Heath in this Spanish-style home in Santa Monica, created for a young couple and their two small children. Fortunately, there was no need to start from scratch: the house had what Chloe calls 'great bones', with beautiful floors, windo...

Propagating new plants for free and watching them thrive is hugely satisfying. Whether it is to add more to your own garden or to give away to family or friends, propagating is a skill every gardener should learn.

With the last of the hot weather behind us, conditions in September are ideal for cuttings and divisions to take root. Furthermore, with frosts not that far...

An autumnal bedroom should be one thing above all: deeply comforting. While low lighting, soft layers, and tactile fabrics can instantly make a sleep space feel cozier for fall, rich, grounding colors are what truly transform a room into a warm, cocooning retreat.

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We spend around eight hours a night with our pillows, seven nights a week, so it’s hardly surprising that they can start to show the signs of everyday use. Over time, a buildup of sweat, body oils, moisture, and skincare products can leave once-bright pillowcases looking stubbornly yellow.

But there’s no need to reach for harsh chemicals just yet. A simple, all-natur...

September is a perfect time to spruce up your container garden and get it looking on point for the colder months ahead. You can pick from a great selection of plants that will provide crucial color, structure, and interest all winter long.

Shrubs, evergreens, perennials, and cold-loving annuals can help any tired