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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.

Turning a guest room into a luxury hotel-like experience

When you finally move into that dream home, the extra space you’ve longed for can be a burden as much as it is a blessing, and many people fail to consider the extra cleaning and organising that is required...

Seven clever ways to make use of your spare room(s)

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If you’ve just exchanged on that luxurious new home you’ve always dreamed of, the chances are that you can’t wait to get in there and start making your mark. The great thing about moving to a more...

What your bookshelf says about you

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In any well-designed home you’ll find a bookshelf filled with all of the occupants’ favourite reads, and when you walk into someone’s house, it’s often the first thing that catches your eye. From...

Building a high-tech home: The 4 smart gadgets to invest in for 2019

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From helpful virtual assistants to smart gadgets that can control practically every feature in your house, the high-tech home is a burgeoning trend that is only set to grow in 2019. This highly coveted...

Retire in style: The best retirement villages in the UK

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Modern day seniors want more out of their golden years than ever before and retirement villages are stepping up to the plate all over the UK. These developments come in the form of bungalows, flats, and...

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Garden style covered: How to choose a quality awning for your home

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With shorter days and chilly evenings, summer might currently seem a long way off – but we can’t be the only ones looking ahead and daydreaming of balmy days in the garden, soaking up the sunshine...

Living Coral: Here’s how to incorporate Pantone’s colour of the year into your home this year

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Spotted on fashion runways, social media, and even smartphones, coral is set to shine even brighter in 2019. Crowned as Pantone’s latest It colour, Living Coral is already making moves in the interior...

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Here are the hottest interior design trends to expect in 2019

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2019 is finally here – so what will be the big things for interior design this year? From an eclectic array of coloured marble to natural dark wood, Darren Hopkins, from sustainable artisan wood flooring...

Top 10 celebrity homes that hit the market in 2018

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If you have ever wondered what type of homes celebrities choose to live in, then look no further. From spectacular mansions to beachside retreats, TopTenRealEstateDeals.com have shared their favourites...

Luxury products that you should consider for your home in 2019

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When it comes to big investments, your home is the biggest and most important one you’re ever likely to make – and if it’s the right place for you, then you might even live there for the rest of...

Look inside: A lavish basement extension in London’s Primrose Hill

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Architecture and interior design practice Gpad London has finished the complete refurbishment of an Edwardian five-bedroom house in Wadham Gardens, Primrose Hill in London. The dated and dilapidated house...

ULTRA CHIC LIVING INTERIORS WITH KISHORE IYENGAR'S ABSTRACT PAINTINGS

Style your interiors with dynamic dimensional art

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Creating trail blazing, evocative abstract dimensions in wall art, Dimensional Art Designer Kishore Iyengar uplifts interior spaces with boldly rendered, vibrant compositions in unusual mediums that create...

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Marketing, pricing and presenting your luxury home for sale

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Selling your home can be a stressful experience, even when moving onto bigger and better things. From marketing and pricing, to presenting your beautiful home in the best light to potential buyers, there’s...

The home decor trends that will transform your home in 2019

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With 2019 just around the corner, it’s time to start looking ahead to what the new year will bring – and, if you’re thinking of updating your home space, then there’s no better time to start getting...

Six ways to decorate your home this Christmas

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With December now just days away, the countdown to Christmas is officially on, and if there’s one way to really get into the festive spirit it’s by bringing a little Christmas cheer into your home....

A touch of luxe to heat your home

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When it comes to giving our homes a makeover or quick refresh, it can be easy to get caught up in making small changes or quick fixes to elements such as paint colours, wallpaper, and carpeting. Whilst...

Bedroom décor trends: Five things to do now to get ahead of the game for 2019

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Your bedroom is a sacred space, a sleep haven and a place to switch off from your busy day to day schedule to get some well-deserved rest and recovery. It is important to consider your bedroom décor and...

Four of the best modern additions to make during luxury home renovations

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When it comes to large-scale, luxury home improvements, simply adding a new room to your home doesn’t always have the desired result. In order to add that ‘je ne sais quoi’ to your home, and to elevate...

How French Doors can transform any space

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With interiors trends continuously changing, and a constant influx of new design products and furniture on the market, it can be hard for homemakers to create a space which is timeless yet trendy. The...

Five home décor essentials to add a luxury touch to your home

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Fancy giving your home a luxury makeover in 2019? Here are five simple home décor essentials you should be investing in to add that luxury touch to your property. 1.) Exceptional-quality bedding If...

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Sophie Conran shares her Christmas decorating ideas & entertaining tips for the festive season

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Leading interior designer Sophie Conran shares her Christmas decorating ideas, entertaining tips and her thoughts on the festive trends to look out for this year. There are so many things I love about...

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Five DIY luxury home improvement life hacks

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There are so many small things that you can do around your home that people overlook. What might seem like a minor DIY task can actually be a big deal, there are so many short tasks that anybody could...

Three features that transform a garden into a show garden

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Part of having a luxury home is maintaining a high quality garden, it doesn’t matter how well laid out the interior is – a poor garden will always let it down before people have put a foot inside. Of...

How can your home décor choices affect your mood?

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Other than our working environments, our homes are where we spend the majority of our time. The surroundings where we spend our time in can have a surprising impact on how we feel at any given moment....

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Seven tips to design your nursery fit for royalty

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The process of designing a nursery is important and yet overwhelming, the colours and furniture you use will make a difference to your baby’s alertness and sensitivity. It is key to know what is available...

Five ways to incorporate a cosy autumn feel into your home

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Now that autumn is well and truly under way, we have joined with bespoke furniture makers Sensational Sofas to bring you the best tips on how to give your home a welcoming and cosy feel. Autumn is the...

Three key benefits of having your own spa

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Ever left a spa session and thought ‘I wish I could do that more often’? With a home spa, you could. A trip out to the spa is a rare treat for most, but a home spa makes indulgence just another part...

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Seven things to know before choosing the wallpaper for your home

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The wallpaper you decide on for your house really does impact everything from your choice of furniture to the lighting. It is important to know the different options available before you splash it around...

15 dream upgrades you need in your luxury home

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For those well accustomed to a luxury lifestyle, only the finer things will do in every aspect – whether it’s your next lavish holiday, an extravagant meal at a Michelin Star restaurant, or an opulent...

How to remodel your home interior with minimal effort

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Whether you’re a property developer or a regular private homeowner, there will likely come a time when you want to make some changes to the interior of your house, be it in a single room or in multiple...

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Five ways to revamp and revitalise your home

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A house is something which needs to be nurtured and cared for, which means it needs plenty of attention. When it comes to redecorating, it is fair to say that there are many different approaches which...

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The luxury home lighting trends set to dominate 2019

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As we steam headlong through autumn and hurtle towards winter, the shorter days and darker evenings are an inevitable part of the new season – with long, sunny evenings spent outdoors reluctantly being...

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Trend forecast: The key home flooring styles for 2019

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As showroom manager of luxury stoneware and porcelain company Stone Age, as well as founder of new sustainable artisan wood flooring brand Root, Darren Hopkins is well placed to identify the trends in...

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Six tips for creating your dream home office space

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Having the flexibility to work from home comes with many perks – your commute is a simple as rolling out of bed, you don’t have to make yourself look smart in the morning, you’ve got a fully stocked...

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Creating a luxury garden: Plan your dream garden with these simple steps

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There are few things more exciting than moving into a brand new home – especially when it’s that luxurious pad you’ve had your eye on for the past couple of years. Not only is it a good chance to...

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A luxurious French bedroom fit for a queen

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Words by Dean Signori When you think of a luxurious French bedroom, elegance, sophistication, charm and opulence spring to mind – and, with the finest handmade furniture and the most comfortable bed...

Ten questions to ask before designing your luxury kitchen

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The beauty of a bespoke kitchen lies in the fact that every detail can be designed precisely around you and your home. But with so many possibilities, it can help to consider when and how you wish to use...

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Make decluttering a dream with these simple steps

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Clutter in the home can be not only unsightly, but also, unbeknown to many, can actually have a direct impact on how you feel. When we’re in an environment filled with clutter it can create feelings...

Top tips on how to create your dream garden

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Whether you’ve got a huge garden or a small balcony, these tips from trusted gardening expert Cliff Woolley at CW Landscapes (a leading landscaper for housebuilder Crest Nicholson South since 1998),...

Stylish fitted bedroom wardrobe ideas

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Functional furniture never has to be boring. When it’s well considered, designed to suit you and your space, it can add a new lease of life to your home. From customised tiered shelving and deep set...

A guide to finding your perfect sofa

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With so many styles and shapes available, choosing your perfect sofa can seem like a daunting task. Luckily, the experts at Vanessa Arbuthnott have made a simple guide to finding your perfect sofa. Their...