Norwegian designer Gudbjørg Simonsen recommends layered, varied lighting that works with winter darkness rather than trying to erase it.
How To Light Your Home Like A Norwegian — The People Who Know Short Winter Days Best
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Buying Apple’s Wall-mounted HomeView? The Mount Costs Extra
Apple’s $299 wall-mounted HomeView does not include a mount or power solution. Compatible Schneider Home mounts start at $59.95.
I Struggle To Heat My Open-plan Kitchen, But This Oil-filled Radiator Is A Game Changer
An Ideal Home reviewer tested VonHaus’s 11-fin oil-filled radiator in a 22m² kitchen-diner, reporting a 2.5°C rise after an hour.
I Went To Try Out All Of Heal’s Own Sofas — These Are The 5 I’d Recommend, As A Stylist
A Livingetc stylist tried Heal’s own sofas at its Tottenham Court Road store, comparing comfort, design and suitability for different homes.
I’m Fed Up With Coming Home To An Icy Hallway – 5 Things I’m Doing To Warm It Up
An Ideal Home writer shares five steps for tackling a cold hallway, including draught-proofing, floor coverings and radiator placement.
Interior Designers Actually Want Tables That Are A Little Rough Around The Edges — Why This Handcrafted Trend Is Officially A ‘Thing’
Designers are using carved and textured wood and stone table edges to add contrast and natural character, while noting the finish can be harder to clean.
Don’t Put Your Desk Against The Wall — This ‘Bean Desk’ Is How The Design Crowd Is Making The Most Of Their Small-ish Spaces
Designers say curved bean-shaped desks can soften small home offices and fit corners. The trend’s benefits depend on each room and work setup.
I Moved Into A 22 Sqm Studio Flat With No Hallway Last Year – These Are The 4 Easy Changes I Made To Fake An Entryway
An Ideal Home writer describes four small, renter-friendly changes that made the entrance area of her 22 sqm studio more functional.
5 Expert-Backed Ways To Make Your Home Feel Calmer Through The Cold Months
House Beautiful’s winter home guide offers five practical ideas, from reducing clutter to adding softer bedroom lighting and evening scents.
I’ve Never Seen A Studio Apartment Do So Much In Such A Little Space — It Conjures Up A Dream-State Landscape In A Mere 37-Square-Metre Home
Studio Paradisiartificiali and artist Owen Gent transformed a 37-square-meter Milan apartment with surreal murals, vivid furnishings and a new service core.
