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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. From bathrooms to bedrooms and kitchens to living rooms, we’ve the number one destination for all your property news and features.

7 modern ideas to update your living room

Looking to create the luxurious living space you’ve always dreamed of having in your own home? Renovating your living room from scratch can be quite a daunting task. From deciding on a colour scheme...

London property hotspots: Three up and coming regions to invest in

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The world of property investment can be a minefield at the best of times. But in Britain’s capital? It has the potential to be more complex than the London tube map. London is undeniably the cultural...

10 things you need to know before building your dream house

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There are several moments in life that can offer an enormous sense of achievement, and building your dream home from scratch is definitely a contender. Whilst building a home can be extremely rewarding,...

How to make your home more luxurious in five easy steps

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Many of us dream of a life of luxurious bliss, with our homes being our havens. We visit five star hotels to gain that snippet of better lifestyle, even if just for a few days, but who says we can’t...

Nice exterior of luxoury home taken at sunset with hot tub

5 top tips to add value to your luxury home

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Your home is your castle and, for some, that could be more literal than you’d think. Luxury properties are on the rise and for those with a bit of imagination, the opportunity to turn your home into...

The benefits of a custom kitchen design

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Widely considered to the heart of the home, the kitchen holds a wealth of importance; it’s the place where we provide meals for ourselves and our families, and is a well-used room of the house. So...

Taking your indoor chic to outside living chic!

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Tandine Rawkins talks about the range and development of luxury outdoor fabrics. Your house might just be looking the bees knees but perhaps now is the time that your garden gets a little injection of...

How to decorate a luxury holiday home

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Owning a luxury holiday home is one of the big perks in life. Being able to travel to a place you love and stay in your very own stylish and bespoke hideaway whenever you feel the need sounds just perfect. Whether...

Liveable luxury: 5 design secrets to make your home look more elegant

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A posh, stylish and uncluttered space is something that is aspired to, but comfortable living is too. But how do you make your home look and feel even more luxurious? We spoke to Tim Murray, creative director...

6 tips to get more use out of your conservatory this summer

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Conservatories are a great way to help increase the size of your living area and bring a lot of much needed sunlight directly inside. Although designed to be used throughout the year, summer is when a...

How to design the perfect en-suite bathroom

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Our homes are our havens and they can provide us with the perfect opportunity to express a little of our personalities, while allowing us to create a space perfect for our needs that we long to return...

7 fabulous front door ideas

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The first feature you normally notice when walking up to a house is its front door, so why not ensure that you make a great impression? Whilst transforming your front entrance into an impressionable space...

Your guide to the ultimate garden makeover

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With summer about to officially begin, there is no better place than your garden to spend some quality time in the sun whilst forgetting your worries. From the smallest to largest spaces, you may be hoping...

7 expert tips for buying vintage rugs

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Carpets will get walked on and accidents will inevitably happen, therefore why should you buy a vintage rug? The answer is simply because it can be a great investment if you know exactly what to look for....

7 top tips for buying your dream home this year

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You’ve worked your way up and around that property ladder, hey, maybe you’ve even just won the lottery, either way, the time is here to purchase the luxury home you’ve always desired....

5 benefits of buying bespoke British furniture

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Matt Deighton is the managing director of the bespoke furniture company Sofas by Saxon. Here he shares his insight into why it’s a good idea to buy from British manufacturers when you’re decorating...

The tech devices and gadgets all modern homes need

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Modern life is busy, that’s a fact, but it also happens to be full of a huge variety of gadgets and devices that can be used to help you out along the way and have you living the life of luxury that...

Recreating celebrity bedrooms at home

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The rise of reality TV, Pinterest, and Instagram has fuelled an increasing obsession with us creating the picture-perfect home. Whether you’re a social influencer or just a lover of interiors, creating...

6 new gadgets to make your home smarter in 2019

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There’s no denying that our homes are getting smarter. It starts with a smart speaker, and before long you decide you need a smart TV so you get even more functionality, then you add smart light bulbs...

How to design a kitchen for sociable living

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Alexandra Davies, from the premium kitchen appliance manufacturer Britannia Living, shares her top tips for turning your kitchen into the perfect space to entertain your loved ones. More and more of us...

5 garden upgrades to improve your outdoor space

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When looking to make a few luxury home improvements, it’s easy to get lost in the details of interior design and decorating. Home is where we spend our time relaxing, so ensuring that it is as comfortable...

Must-have luxury home features for hosting guests

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The concept of a luxurious lifestyle, both tangible and intangible, is perfectly demonstrated in the finest of properties around the world. From unforgettable entertaining, to features that increase property...

The top 10 garden products to buy from Hayes Garden World

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As we get closer to summer, the time has come to create the perfect outdoor area for you and your loved ones to enjoy. With the weather continuously improving, we suggest that you indulge in the warm sunshine...

5 of the most exclusive London properties currently for sale

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From buying a pint in the local pub, to buying a property; we know London isn’t the cheapest area in the UK. However, if the property is bursting with idyllic features, luxurious décor and views over...

How to create a chic bedroom for summer

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Summer is the ideal time to redesign your bedroom to give it a fresh and chic look. With increased daylight and warmer evenings, there are many different décor changes which should be considered to make...

Four things to think about before remodeling your kitchen

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Whether you are a managing a raft of homes in your own property portfolio, or just climbing onto the ladder of home ownership, renovations can be a challenging and nervy experience. When you are spending...

Beautify your home with block paving

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Block paving. It might sound boring, but this simple decorative technique can be a quick and easy way to inject a little glamour and sophistication into your home. Whether it’s your patio, driveway or...

Top 5 barbecues to buy this summer

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With the sun beaming and the barbecue season just around the corner, the moment has finally come to prepare for this delicious time of the year. The highly awaited National BBQ Week returns for the 23rd...

Luxury living: How movie memorabilia is fast becoming a coveted design choice for creating a luxury home

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Creating a luxury home is easy; just add some lavish features, a few sumptuous fabrics and some interesting pieces of art, and you’ll be well on your way. But what if you want to create a home that doesn’t...

5 simple ways to bring luxury to your bedroom

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We often see bedrooms on Instagram that look incredibly luxurious, and we wonder how they’ve made their bedroom so insanely elegant without having had a complete renovation. If you love your current...

The rise of home entertaining

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In Britain, we love to socialise. In recent years, though, we’ve steered away from heading away from our homes. Reports in 2001 found that over 50% of the UK’s adult population would prefer friends...

Revamp your home interiors

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If you haven’t jumped on the home interiors bandwagon yet, then why not? More than just a fun hobby, it can transform your home from mediocre to marvellous in just a few simple tweaks, and enables you...

Stunning ways to add curb appeal

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First impressions are everything, and when it comes to your luxury home, appearances do matter. Visitors will form their first opinions of you the moment they set foot on your driveway – and even if...

BBQ Passion Collection 16

Win over £500 worth of stylish BBQ crockery and cookware from Villeroy & Boch

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This BBQ season, you can be the king of the grill with a sought-after collection of cookware and crockery from Villeroy & Boch’s award-winning BBQ Passion range. With the right tools, you can...

The Velvet Touch: Creating your dream home with the most sumptuous of fabrics

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When conjuring up your dream home in your mind’s eye, what comes to mind? It might be a sprawling celebrity style mansion, a quaint, olde English cottage, or perhaps a thoroughly modern apartment with...

Latest luxury bedroom interior trends

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Think you can only get that luxury experience in a five-star hotel? Well, it’s time to think again. The latest bedroom interior trends will have your private space transformed into the opulent haven...

Top 4 luxury homes in Ireland to buy this year

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With its rolling green hills and verdant valleys, Ireland is a picturesque place to purchase a luxury country home, and its breath-taking vistas and quaint historical villages never fail to surprise. One...

7 must-haves for a luxury kitchen

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In modern households today, the kitchen is much more than just a room used to whip up culinary feasts, but more so the heart of the home and a social hub, where friends and family gather for special occasions....

Three luxury home additions that will benefit you long into the future

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Is your home in need of a luxury overhaul? It might look aesthetically pleasing, but as the saying goes, appearances aren’t everything – and practically is just as important when it comes to creating...

How to create a luxurious summer garden to be proud of

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There are lots of things we love about summer, but being able to spend more time in the garden has got to be the one we look forward to the most. From barbecues and al fresco dining to entertaining with...

What to consider before buying your dream villa or apartment in Spain or Portugal

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Thinking of buying a luxury villa in the sun? With charming beach resorts, great weather and welcoming expat communities, there are few better places to base your home away from home than Spain or Portugal....