Design Ideas
Decoration
Four rooms that demonstrate how important texture is in a scheme
If there's one element you may not think of but which can truly transform a room, it's texture.
Design Ideas
17 clever ways to use mirrors in an interior
Mirrors provide more than just a decorative touch; used in the right way, they can maximise space and light in a room
Living Room
Interesting sofa design ideas for every kind of space
Wondering what sofa you should buy for your living room? We've gathered some inspiring ideas, from elegant antiques to squashy high street buys
Design Ideas
How to decorate with chintz in any kind of interior
Chintz is back (as if it ever went away) and looking better than ever. Here are some classic ways to use it from our archive
Decoration
The enduring appeal of parquet flooring
Despite the opulent origins of parquet in European palaces, it's a style that works beautifully for many different types of interior
Decoration
19 ideas for a minimalist kitchen with plenty of character
Kitchens naturally invite clutter, but for those of us who prefer a more restrained, pared-back feel, good design can go a long way
Design Ideas
37 ideas for wall panelling to inspire a change (that you can do yourself)
From traditional wooden panels to cabin-style cladding, as well as quirkier options featuring trompe l'oeil, here are the best wall panelling ideas from the House & Garden archive
Decoration
10 rooms that demonstrate how to mix period styles effectively
Mixing furniture, textiles and objects from a range of periods is a brilliant way to create a layered interior that feels like it has evolved over time – but how do you do it in style?
Decoration
Brown is the colour of the moment: this is how to use it
Love it or loathe it, brown is the style set’s colour du jour, but how to decorate with it?
Decoration
Scandinavian kitchen ideas from the House & Garden archive
Whether rustic and rug-covered, or sleek and minimal, Scandinavian kitchens are a rich source of inspiration.
Decoration
How art deco details can transform a bathroom
Ruth Sleightholme explores how interior designers are taking inspiration from the lavish materials and curved lines associated with this design period to create glamorous contemporary bathrooms full of visual drama
Decoration
23 maximalist kitchens to inspire a loud refresh
Don't save decoration for the sitting room. With inspiration from the archive, here's how to do a scene-stealing kitchen.
Decoration
17 intriguing ideas for jib doors and secret entrances
They say that behind every closed door is a story – so imagine the tales lying behind those that are a blended-in secret? Discover our favourite hidden doors, jibs and hideaways from our archive
Bedroom
43 charming kids' bedroom ideas for children's rooms of any size
Inspiration for kids' bedroom design, delivered by the world's best interior designers
Small Spaces
53 small kitchen ideas from the House & Garden archive
What these small kitchens lack in space, they make up for in style
Design Ideas
How to get the look of a classic English country cottage
A cosy armchair by the fire, simple wooden furniture, quilt-covered beds to sink into: is there anything more romantic than cottage interiors?
Decoration
Design ideas for 1970s style wooden walls
We wouldn't call it a comeback, but wooden walls in the style seen in the 1970s have been gently cropping up more and more and we're making a case for them
Decoration
Why interior designers love grasscloth and how to use it
Grasscloth is here to add yet another decision-making dilemma to your decorating choices
Books to read
53 inspiring bookshelf ideas by the world's best interior designers
Bookcase ideas to fit any budget or space – from freestanding & modular, to custom-made & DIY