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House & Garden

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House & GardenHow to decorate a Christmas tree properly, according to Sean Symington Having been tasked with dressing House & Garden's trees for this year's Spirit of Christmas Fair, interior designer Sean Symington shares his tips on how to create a stylish display at…

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House & GardenIs your lamp the wrong size? And other interior design questions to ask yourself now Homes that feel considered and welcoming aren’t the ones that get everything ‘right’ at once – they have been quietly questioned over time.

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House & GardenBeautiful homes, generous tables and the joys of Christmas entertaining – step inside our new December issue Our editor Talib Choudhry talks us through the highlights of our latest issue, brimming with yuletide inspiration from Rachel de Thame, India Hicks, Nicky Haslam, Alice Palmer and more.

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House & GardenWhy toilets are such a decorating conundrum – and how to tackle them like an interior designer The average person spends three years of their life sitting on the loo, so shouldn't we be giving more design thought to this most necessary of household fixtures?

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House & GardenA country Christmas at Rachel de Thame’s Cotswolds home From foraged foliage to seasonal greenery, the Gardeners’ World presenter shares how she decorates her historic home for the festive season, drawing inspiration from the garden and surrounding…

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House & GardenWhat not to do when decorating a child's room Lucy Clayton unpacks the trickiest room to decorate of all: a child's bedroom. Why? Because they have no sense of respect for good interiors or precious items

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House & Garden19 smart stair landing ideas for every kind of house It might seem like a liminal space between areas, but invest in your landing and you might just carve out some useful space

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House & GardenA 17th-century Hampshire townhouse that marries period elegance with comfortable informality Designer Max Rollitt has struck the perfect balance between restoring grand period features and creating an informal atmosphere that is just right for family…

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House & GardenDownstairs toilet ideas: how to design a loo with character Our favourite smart downstairs toilet ideas from the House & Garden archive, with expert tips on how to bring personality to any loo

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House & Garden25 blue bedroom ideas that prove it’s the most versatile colour around If you've been considering a blue bedroom, these 23 rooms might just sway you

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House & GardenWhat it’s really like to live in a mews house (and how to decorate one) An interior designer shares her experience of living in one of these unusual London homes

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House & GardenA Manhattan apartment imbued with a bold, English country aesthetic Turning a concrete shell of an 84th-floor apartment in Manhattan into an archetype of the English country house required creative reworking reminiscent of theatrical set building.

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House & GardenThe seven most beautiful airports in the world for your travel bucket list From Germany to India and beyond, travelling through these incredibly designed terminals feels just as special as the destination

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House & GardenThe best advent calendars for a stylish Christmas From artisanal chocolates to design-led surprises, these are the loveliest calendars to count down to Christmas Day

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House & GardenWhy we should all embrace the process of preparing our homes for winter Paula Sutton reflects on the joy and necessity of bringing warmth and comfort into our homes as the world outside grows colder and darker

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House & GardenWhere did George Michael live? The homes that helped shape the global pop star’s story From a north London neighbourhood to a 16th-century cottage in Oxfordshire, George Michael’s homes tell the story of a pop icon who loved a life of privacy beyond the…

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House & GardenHow use symmetry to make any room feel considered and comfortable – without overdoing it Symmetry, said Edith Wharton, ‘is sanity of decoration’. But while pairings can provide order and balance in any room, it's important to avoid things looking too…

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House & GardenSean Pritchard’s Christmas pop-up gathers his favourite makers in a floral world The tastemaker’s first shop in Marylebone Village will feature his own Atmosfloric collection, exclusive collaborations and a programme of festive workshops

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