Native to Southeast Asia, rattan has been used in furniture making for centuries, and although it’s sometimes confused with cane or wicker, some key differences exist. Rattan is a type of tropical climbing plant (there are over 600 species of rattan palm), and it has long, slim, flexible stems that can be bent and shaped... View Article The post Rattan revival: quirky pieces to have in your home appeared first on Goodhomes Magazine ..read more

Even summer nights al fresco can get a bit chilly, but our outdoor heating ideas will raise the temperature, as well as your garden's wow factor The post 8 outdoor heating options to take your garden from day to night appeared first on Goodhomes Magazine ..read more

In recent years a bedroom office has become a must-need in many British homes with research from Zoopla revealing two in five households who adapted their spaces to suit changing needs during the pandemic. With many of us continuing to work from home, it’s little surprise that a further two-fifths say they would prioritise a... View Article The post 10 tips and tricks to combine a home office and guest bedroom appeared first on Goodhomes Magazine ..read more

Borders are the buzzword of the gardening world, seen everywhere from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show’s gardens to the plumes of wildflower borders that line our hedgerows. There are many incredible gardens to look to for how to plant the perfect border, like the master of the spectacular border, Dutch landscape architect Piet Oudolf, who... View Article The post How to plant the perfect border appeared first on Goodhomes Magazine ..read more

We know that small can be beautiful, but that doesn’t curb our desire for bigger. This is particularly the case as homes are shrinking, with research revealing that homes have been decreasing in size every decade since the 1950s. It’s little wonder, therefore, that British homeowners are desperate for more space. A survey by Ready... View Article The post 18 clever ways to make any space feel bigger appeared first on Goodhomes Magazine ..read more

Iconic gingham has been around for centuries and is a stalwart fabric of the textiles world. Slated to have originated in Southeast Asia in the 17th century, early iterations of gingham were striped and were imported to Europe. It was in the European textile mills that the style of gingham was developed into the chequered... View Article The post Stylish decorating ideas with gingham appeared first on Goodhomes Magazine ..read more

Big, small or somewhere in between, outdoor spaces of any size can benefit from good garden decking ideas in timber and composite materials The post Garden decking ideas to take your outdoor space to the next level appeared first on Goodhomes Magazine ..read more

Many of us can’t wait for those long Summer days and nights, with plenty of sunshine and time spent outdoors. But the hay fever sufferers amongst us (20-25% of Brits) will know the warmer weather may also signal runny noses, watery eyes, uncontrollable sneezing and a general feeling of congestion. Hay fever, also known as... View Article The post 19 tricks to allergy-proof your home this hay fever season appeared first on Goodhomes Magazine ..read more

First impressions matter. Buyers often make up their mind within minutes about whether a property is for them or not, so getting your home’s visual appeal at its best is key. Luckily, there’s a raft of exterior decorating ideas to add value to your home. L&C Mortgages say, “Enhancing your home’s kerb appeal can increase its value by... View Article The post Exterior decorating ideas to add value to your home appeared first on Goodhomes Magazine ..read more

Finally, summer is here, which means garden parties at the ready and a range of showstopper summer dessert ideas for inspiration. From traditional summer classics like trifles and panna cottas with a creative twist, to zingy lemon possets frozen into a hollowed-out lemon, these crowd-pleasers are bound to be the centrepiece of your summer tablescape.... View Article The post Showstopper summer dessert ideas for the perfect garden party appeared first on Goodhomes Magazine ..read more