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KEY OUTDOOR TRENDS TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR GARDEN ALL YEAR

Who isn't dreaming of the great outdoors these days?
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HOW TO AVOID THE 5 WORST KITCHEN DESIGN MISTAKES

Don't make these silly flubs.
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A FENG SHUI CHECKLIST TO OPTIMISE YOUR HOME

How to lead a better, more fulfilling life at home.
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HOW TO GET THE BEDROOM OF YOUR DREAMS

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October 7, 2020

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KEY OUTDOOR TRENDS TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR GARDEN ALL YEAR

Who isn't dreaming of the great outdoors these days?

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September 19, 2020

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TOP 10 DESIGN TRENDS FOR 2021: MEET YOUR NEW HOME

The greatest hits for the coming year.

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September 19, 2020

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10 FAVOURITES: BEST OF IKEA’S 2021 CATALOGUE

Good luck choosing a favourite.

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June 10, 2020

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7 DECORATING RULES DESIGNERS ALWAYS FOLLOW

Go ahead and take notes.

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June 24, 2020

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CAN YOU DESIGN A HAPPY HOME? IT’S EASIER THAN IT LOOKS

Your no-fail guide.

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August 26, 2020

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SUDDENLY, EVERYONE IS BUYING THIS FURNITURE BRAND

In partnership with our friends, Living By Design.

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August 26, 2020

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THE ‘DREAM HOME’ HAS CHANGED

Forget a white picket fence.

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July 7, 2020

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HOW TO CREATE AN OUTDOOR ROOM

How you design it makes all the difference.

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August 12, 2020

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9 DESIGN TRENDS WE’LL BE SEEING IN THE VERY NEAR FUTURE

Up your design IQ for the coming year.

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The pandemic has presented an opportunity to get r

The pandemic has presented an opportunity to get reacquainted with our kitchens. The pesky drawer that doesn’t fully close. The whitewashed look that once seemed so fresh that now feels bland - not to mention less crisp thanks to constant use. It’s no wonder people are clamouring to update the hardest working room in the house. Head to the blog to find out how to steer clear of cabinet chaos, scattered appliances and the most common design mistakes interior designers always notice. Don’t miss “The 5 Worst Kitchen Design Mistakes” at www.melissapenfold.com now - because you want a winning kitchen to inspire your next renovation. A place to make you want to cook all day, such as the kitchen pictured above by @whittneyparkinson via @beckiowens. Photo: @sarahshieldsphoto #homedecor #interiorinspo #interior #kitchen #home #kitchenisland #kitchendesign #livingroom #housedecor #interiorinspiration #furniture #architecture #style #kitchenremodel #beautifulhomes

Your house exterior should reflect your sense of s

Your house exterior should reflect your sense of style. To narrow the field of design choices, pick a theme, and run with it. When you step outside into a garden you want to be transported. Whatever your style choices, make sure your outdoor design works with your home to create a sense of flow and continuity. Don’t miss our report on “Key Outdoor Trends to Make The Most of Yoir Garden All Year” - on the blog at www.melissapenfold.com now. Because who isn’t dreaming of the great outdoors these days? Design: @paulbatesarchitects; photo @eyeforfun #barn #architecture #design #trend #trending #homedesign #homeinspo #houseandgarden

Capturing crabapple blossoms from our garden and a

Capturing crabapple blossoms from our garden and appreciating nature’s magic with our friend, photographer @abbie_melle, who grabbed a big bunch of the branches to take home, pictured. By cutting them quite early - before turning pale pink - the branches seemed to last. When working together, Abbie and I take inspiration from what’s at hand - using what’s around. Preferring to go for simple, focus-free flower arrangements where ever bloom has equal importance and each stem is a star. Repost @abbie_melle (an Instagram account to brighten your visual daily feed). #flowers #cherryblossom #blossom #flower #floraldesign #cutflowers #gardenflowers #bloom #interiors #decor #homedesign #interiordesign

Now more than ever we all need our homes to suppor

Now more than ever we all need our homes to support our well being - so we can seize each day as it comes. Now is the time to find out what a happy home starts with. Because a thoughtfully designed house and garden sets you at ease, whereas a poorly planned one can bring on stress or the blues. Find out how to lift your home - and you with it on the blog at www.melissapenfold.com now. After all the spaces we live in make us who we are. Tap link in bio to read the full report: “Can You Design A Happy Home? It’s Easier Than It Looks” - and the #5 key things you need to know about for a happy home! Repost Mas des Oliviers, Provence via @lecollectionist #french #frenchhouse #provence #pool #frenchdesign #houses #beautifulhomes #frenchhome #design #houseandgarden #exterior #garden #outdoor

It could easily be mistaken for the south of Franc

It could easily be mistaken for the south of France, but it’s Greenwich, Connecticut. Want to steal the look? Orient your courtyard or garden around architecture, not landscape. Make your house the heart of the garden. Grow climbers and vines against walls. Grow hedges and gather pots against the facade to anchor the house in the garden. Embrace symmetry. Balance is soothing. Create a central courtyard and cover in stone or gravel for an instantly French feel. Gather your planters; all planted with boxwood domes or topiaries in varying sizes. It’s the perfect understated planting against the cool facade of a house. Via @frenchcountrypassion; architecture @wadiaassociates #frenchstyle #frenchdesign #design #houseandgarden #exterior #garden #landscape #homeinspo #frenchhouse #exteriorstyle #stonehome #residentialdesign #beautifulhomes #style #frencharchitecture #ivyhouse #stone #house #melissapenfold

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The pandemic has presented an opportunity to get r

The pandemic has presented an opportunity to get reacquainted with our kitchens. The pesky drawer that doesn’t fully close. The whitewashed look that once seemed so fresh that now feels bland - not to mention less crisp thanks to constant use. It’s no wonder people are clamouring to update the hardest working room in the house. Head to the blog to find out how to steer clear of cabinet chaos, scattered appliances and the most common design mistakes interior designers always notice. Don’t miss “The 5 Worst Kitchen Design Mistakes” at www.melissapenfold.com now - because you want a winning kitchen to inspire your next renovation. A place to make you want to cook all day, such as the kitchen pictured above by @whittneyparkinson via @beckiowens. Photo: @sarahshieldsphoto #homedecor #interiorinspo #interior #kitchen #home #kitchenisland #kitchendesign #livingroom #housedecor #interiorinspiration #furniture #architecture #style #kitchenremodel #beautifulhomes

Your house exterior should reflect your sense of s

Your house exterior should reflect your sense of style. To narrow the field of design choices, pick a theme, and run with it. When you step outside into a garden you want to be transported. Whatever your style choices, make sure your outdoor design works with your home to create a sense of flow and continuity. Don’t miss our report on “Key Outdoor Trends to Make The Most of Yoir Garden All Year” - on the blog at www.melissapenfold.com now. Because who isn’t dreaming of the great outdoors these days? Design: @paulbatesarchitects; photo @eyeforfun #barn #architecture #design #trend #trending #homedesign #homeinspo #houseandgarden

Capturing crabapple blossoms from our garden and a

Capturing crabapple blossoms from our garden and appreciating nature’s magic with our friend, photographer @abbie_melle, who grabbed a big bunch of the branches to take home, pictured. By cutting them quite early - before turning pale pink - the branches seemed to last. When working together, Abbie and I take inspiration from what’s at hand - using what’s around. Preferring to go for simple, focus-free flower arrangements where ever bloom has equal importance and each stem is a star. Repost @abbie_melle (an Instagram account to brighten your visual daily feed). #flowers #cherryblossom #blossom #flower #floraldesign #cutflowers #gardenflowers #bloom #interiors #decor #homedesign #interiordesign

Now more than ever we all need our homes to suppor

Now more than ever we all need our homes to support our well being - so we can seize each day as it comes. Now is the time to find out what a happy home starts with. Because a thoughtfully designed house and garden sets you at ease, whereas a poorly planned one can bring on stress or the blues. Find out how to lift your home - and you with it on the blog at www.melissapenfold.com now. After all the spaces we live in make us who we are. Tap link in bio to read the full report: “Can You Design A Happy Home? It’s Easier Than It Looks” - and the #5 key things you need to know about for a happy home! Repost Mas des Oliviers, Provence via @lecollectionist #french #frenchhouse #provence #pool #frenchdesign #houses #beautifulhomes #frenchhome #design #houseandgarden #exterior #garden #outdoor

It could easily be mistaken for the south of Franc

It could easily be mistaken for the south of France, but it’s Greenwich, Connecticut. Want to steal the look? Orient your courtyard or garden around architecture, not landscape. Make your house the heart of the garden. Grow climbers and vines against walls. Grow hedges and gather pots against the facade to anchor the house in the garden. Embrace symmetry. Balance is soothing. Create a central courtyard and cover in stone or gravel for an instantly French feel. Gather your planters; all planted with boxwood domes or topiaries in varying sizes. It’s the perfect understated planting against the cool facade of a house. Via @frenchcountrypassion; architecture @wadiaassociates #frenchstyle #frenchdesign #design #houseandgarden #exterior #garden #landscape #homeinspo #frenchhouse #exteriorstyle #stonehome #residentialdesign #beautifulhomes #style #frencharchitecture #ivyhouse #stone #house #melissapenfold

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