If there’s one easy way to give your home a totally new look, it’s with paint effects. Whether you’re going for a fresh lick of paint, be it neutral or bold or a whole dappled wall, don’t underestimate just how much paint can transform your interiors. The beauty of creating different paint effects in your... View Article The post Paint effects you need to know about appeared first on Goodhomes Magazine ..read more

We preview the biggest outdoor event of the year with our top RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024 trends, touching on everything from biodiversity to flood resilience. The post The 5 huge garden trends we’re expecting to see at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024 appeared first on Goodhomes Magazine ..read more

While an extra bedroom or bathroom would be nice, a gym or even a home office, it seems there’s one additional space Brits are craving above anything else – a functional and practical utility room. Recent research by kitchen specialists Harvey Jones reveals two-thirds of Brits (68%) do not have a utility room in their house, but ALL... View Article The post How to fit a mini utility room into even the smallest space appeared first on Goodhomes Magazine ..read more

Having always loved period properties, Madelaine Maddock knew that when her husband Andrew changed jobs, meaning a move from their London flat to Surrey, a Victorian or Edwardian house was at the top of the wish list. ‘I’d pictured living in an older house with a modern extension for a while, and we loved that... View Article The post Home renovation project – Three-bed Edwardian semi appeared first on Goodhomes Magazine ..read more

When you think of hotel rooms, luxury and relaxation spring to mind. A world away from home. Crisp, linen sheets, expertly tucked on beds that are the focal point of the room, and most importantly no clutter. Given that we spend so much time in our homes, it makes sense to incorporate some of these... View Article The post Hotel room style ideas you’ll want to take home appeared first on Goodhomes Magazine ..read more

While Victorian homes are big on character they are often small on space. If you’re fed up sharing just one bathroom and having to traipse upstairs every time you need the loo, you’re likely dreaming wistfully about installing a downstairs toilet. There’s no doubt a downstairs cloakroom can be a vital addition to the home.... View Article The post 12 dos and don’ts for adding and decorating a downstairs toilet appeared first on Goodhomes Magazine ..read more

Are you one of the millions of people worldwide enjoying Taylor Swift’s new album, The Tortured Poets Department? Or perhaps your daughter or son is a certified Swiftie, and would love nothing more than a room makeover to channel their favourite singer? After all, Taylor is a global megastar whose fans turn to her for... View Article The post 5 fabulous bedrooms for Taylor Swift fans appeared first on Goodhomes Magazine ..read more

After 10 years living in a converted church in the Scottish Highlands, Rachel and Rob Hill were ready for a fresh challenge. ‘We’ve lived in 11 different homes over the years, so this was the longest we’d ever lived anywhere,’ recalls Rachel. ‘But after taking early retirement, we wanted to move a bit further south... View Article The post Home makeover – Victorian school apartment appeared first on Goodhomes Magazine ..read more

As the sun finally gets its hat on, we can’t help but look forward to long summer evenings spent dining al fresco. Though we all love a good BBQ, what we’re really dreaming of, however, is a full outdoor kitchen a la Jamie Oliver. But outdoor kitchens aren’t just for TV chefs and the super-rich.... View Article The post Outdoor kitchen ideas – everything you need to know appeared first on Goodhomes Magazine ..read more

Victorian terrace front gardens can be the unsung heroes in not only increasing your home’s kerb appeal and value, but also in nurturing a space of green, which however small is more important than we may realise. The RHS has reported that “more than 4.5 million UK front gardens contain no plants at all, and a... View Article The post Victorian terrace front garden ideas appeared first on Goodhomes Magazine ..read more