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Luxury Lifestyle Magazine is the ultimate sourcebook of beautiful ideas and detailed information, inspiring its readers to become their own interior designers.

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Furniture arranging tricks for an easy to clean home

Redesigning or revamping your living space can be an exciting experience for homeowners, breathing new life into your home and making it somewhere you are truly happy to spend your time. But whether you’re...

Simple ways to add a touch of luxury to any room

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Interior design doesn’t come naturally to some – and that’s okay. There are plenty of experts out there willing to lend a hand and advise you on furniture and room arrangement; or if you don’t...

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Smart & connected: The future of luxury home technology

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Words by Peter Worthy, CEO of Smarthomes Today’s luxury homeowners specify the best in everything – from kitchen worktops to garden design, so it’s only natural that forward-thinkers are also looking...

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Is Manchester the new property investment capital of the UK?

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Looking for a new investment, or even just a new home? Then it may be time to broaden your horizons and look to the north as, whilst London has long been the obvious choice for those looking to make a...

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The Big Move: How to protect your luxury furniture

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While the stress and mess of moving houses are enough to put anyone on edge, the fact that our most valuable assets needs to be transported doesn’t make the situation any better. Even with the help of...

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Five tips for buying Japanese contemporary art for your home

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With expert advice from Kumi Contemporary Japanese contemporary art is bigger than ever, with artists like Yayoi Kusama and Takashi Murakami paving the way and reaching icon status. As the scene gains...

How to plan a vegetable garden

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Ever thought about growing your own vegetables at home? Cultivating your own produce isn’t just one of the most rewarding things you’ll do, but it’ll transform your meals, too. Freshly picked veggies...

Top 4 luxury villas you can buy in Jávea this year

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Thinking of looking for a luxury holiday home in the sun? Then what better place than picturesque coastal town of Jávea, on Spain’s Costa Blanca? Sitting in the shadow of the majestic Montgó Mountain,...

Tips on mixing with patterns with Vanessa Arbuthnott

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Mixing patterns when decorating a new home can be a tricky business, especially when you’re not sure what will clash and what won’t. When done right, the final outcome can look fabulous and really...

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Choosing the perfect luxury sofa for your home

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Sofa, settee, couch – whatever you call yours, we spend an estimated 17 years of our lives sitting on them, so when it comes to investing in quality furniture, it’s the one thing that should be at...

Bring in the bold: Five ways to bring bolds into the bedroom

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Fancy bringing a hint of colour into your bedroom, but worried it may seem a little overpowering? Well worry not, as there are plenty ways you can bring in the bold without giving your other half a headache. Cotswold...

Five key points to consider when buying property in Dubai

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Planning to buy your dream luxury property in Dubai, here is a list of five key things you need to know before stepping forward. 1. Should I buy off-plan or not? Your first step is the decision as to whether...

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Garden secrets: Easy gardening tips for beginners

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A beautiful home starts with a beautiful garden, and a few well-placed shrubs, beautiful blooms of flowers and an immaculately groomed lawn can transform any outdoor space, no matter how lacklustre it...

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Restyling & revamping children’s bedrooms the easy way with Reroom

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Planning on giving your child’s bedroom a refresh? With Kids growing up faster than ever before these days, it can often be difficult to keep up with their tastes – not to mention knowing where to...

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New bedding brand ready to shake up a tired industry

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On May 18th Bedfolk launch their collection of super-comfortable “no bullsheet bedding” for the conscious consumer who wants high quality sheets that don’t break the bank. Bedfolk was inspired when...

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Upgrade for relaxation: Five stunning ideas for a dreamy bedroom

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When you walk in your bedroom, do you see paradise, or do you see a space that needs a little work? If your answer is the latter, you are far from alone. The bedroom is often overlooked because it isn’t...

What are the must have aspects when buying a luxury home?

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We all want a bit of luxury in our lives but not only do we want it, we both need it and deserve it! Whether it’s a nice meal at a Michelin star restaurant, a well-deserved luscious luxury retreat of...

What makes luxury furniture different?

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Interiors expert Myles Leask looks at what makes luxury furniture different. In previous centuries, furniture was made primarily to serve a functional purpose. When designed for a palace or home of the...

Home decorating tips: How to give your home a spring refresh

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With Spring finally making an appearance, and those lazy, lighter evenings on the horizon, now is the perfect time to change up the look and feel of your home by adding some brighter colours into the mix. Here,...

Five simple ways to style millennial pink in the bedroom

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Interior trends and styles come and go throughout the years, with some becoming more iconic than others. It seems this year’s trend is millennial- and more so millennial pink. Think a very sweet almost...

Tips on how to avoid the common remodelling mistakes

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Thinking of remodelling your home? Going for a completely new layout or look can often seem like a daunting task, but with some careful planning and consideration, the home of your dreams could be well...

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10 easy ways to bring luxury style to your bathroom

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Luxury bathrooms are all about creating a space where you can relax and unwind, and escape the stresses of the day. It also needs to be a place where you can get ready with a minimum of fuss on those busy...

Three fascinating facts about blue plaque buildings in Central London

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Blue plaque buildings in London are among the city’s most loved and notable quirks. London is almost unanimously recognised and celebrated as one of the most vibrant and sophisticated cities on the planet....

Six ways to bring Scandinavian style décor into your home

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Scandinavian style interior décor is celebrated for its minimalistic yet beautifully one-dimensional design, using a predominantly all-white color palette, which when done right can make your home seem...

How to make your luxury home environmentally friendly

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Luxury homes that boast a large square footage can benefit from a review of energy usage and CO2 emissions. This is particularly true if they weren’t built to be specifically eco-friendly. What are...

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Things to consider when designing a luxury kitchen

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Today’s kitchens are often the heart of the home. Therefore, careful planning is required to ensure a kitchen that’s both beautiful and highly functional. Rachael Burgess, Creative Director...

How to keep your property in pristine condition

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Acquiring property is a huge investment, and even after a successful purchase, months of meticulously planned renovations and deliberations over furnishings can stall proceedings almost indefinitely. Because...

Luxury living in Miami: We look as Miami’s top five poshest properties

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Renowned for its glorious white-sand beaches, endless sunshine and glamorous city life, holiday destinations don’t get much better than Miami. Boasting a plethora of exciting attractions and a thoroughly...

Transforming your home with exquisite, bespoke furniture from The Wood Works

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For many of us, one of life’s main goals is securing that dream home – and sometimes, when you see a house or apartment that has something really special about it, you just know that it’s destined...

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Luxury scented candle brand, Taylor Benfield, brings beautiful memories to the home

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There are few additions to your home that have quite the same effect as a luxury scented candle. As well as helping you to create that all-important ambience and a cosy backdrop for an evening in, a sumptuous...

Top decluttering tips for a fresh start to 2018

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Whether preparing for a move or just wanting to cut down on stuff, the start of the year is the perfect time to declutter, get rid of the junk that is no longer used, needed, wanted or even remembered....

Inheriting your estate: What’s next?

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When we inherit an estate, we are faced with many difficult tasks that can catch many individuals unaware. From dealing with inheritance taxes to managing outstanding mortgages, inheriting a property can...

10 easy tips to refresh your home for the New Year

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Have you been hooked by that excitement brought by the new year to embark on positive change in your life? Well, transforming your surroundings and refreshing your home for the year ahead can be incredibly...

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The top five considerations when redesigning the interior of your home

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Redecorating and redesigning the interior of your home can be an exciting, albeit stressful activity, and one that definitely takes a lot of forward thinking. What colour scheme are you going for? Do you...

What makes a property valuable?

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A home is far and away the biggest investment any of us make during our lifetimes – this is a given. But what exactly is it that dictates how much money we pour into a property? Marble floors, brass...

How injecting colour into your home can alter your mind and change your mood

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Colour is something we take for granted each and every day, but it works wonders in elevating our mood and wellbeing. It can make us feel motivated, fill us with confidence, calm us or even spark romance....

Find your dream Spanish home in the top six luxury locations

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It’s that time of the year when temperatures plummet and Britain comes to a standstill following a light dusting of snow. If you’re shivering on the platform wondering if your train is cancelled, the...

How to make your bedroom look like a luxury hotel room

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Quality of products chosen, coordinated color schemes, matched fabric combinations, the best finish … but above all, the space. That’s what we associate with luxury hotel accommodation. That’s what...

Nine simple steps to turn your bedroom into a sleep sanctuary

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Recent research suggests that one in ten of us will send a work email from our bed, which means that although 20 million of us across the UK suffer from poor sleep, (making us one of the most poorly slept...

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Silk wallcoverings are the new wallpaper

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Words by Saffron Hare, Creative Director at James Hare Ltd Silk conjures thoughts of luxury and is steeped in history, helped by the romance of The Silk Route, that ancient highway transporting riches...

Step up the style: Ideas & inspiration for transforming your staircase

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When it comes to refreshing the interior décor of your home it is usually the areas that you spend the most time in that get preferential treatment. Therefore, living rooms, kitchens and master bedrooms...