Cacti are some of the easiest plants to add to your houseplant collection. These plants survive drought by storing water in their leaves, stems and roots, so they’re the ultimate in easy-care plants! They grow in-ground in warm climates, but they also make fun houseplants if you give them a sunny windowsill. Cacti have …

Sometimes the natural architectural features of a home allow room for creativity and allow you to utilize otherwise wasted space. An alcove around a fireplace or entertainment center is the perfect place to add shelves for storage and display. Evaluate the niche and decide how many shelves you want to …

In the ever-evolving world of interior design, professionals and enthusiasts alike are constantly seeking innovative materials that not only elevate aesthetics but also offer versatility and durability. Epoxy resin, once confined to the realm of art, has emerged as a transformative tool in interior design, unlocking a myriad of creative …

Whether you’re an everyday reader or only manage to squeeze in a few pages here and there, you deserve to tuck into a good book. These reading nooks are equal parts warm, inviting, and showstopping—the perfect setting for your dedicated reading time, no expansive home library necessary. When it comes …

Considered the heart of the home, the kitchen is where you cook and enjoy most of your meals – but it’s also a gathering place for the family. When designing your dream kitchen, it’s important to balance timeless features with playful colors, patterns and textures that reflect your personality and …

Florist’s cyclamen, or indoor cyclamen, are popular house plants grown for their large, showy winter flowers, in shades of white, pink and red. The flowers may be frilly or scented, and are set off by marbled, heart-shaped leaves. They are widely available in garden centres and at the florist’s in …

Propagating your fuchsias via cuttings has two advantages over seeding: Firstly, the chances of success are greater and the whole process is methodically simpler. You can also guarantee that your fuchsias are true to variety, as cuttings always carry the same genetic information as the mother plant. When to take …

When to plant petunias It is easiest to buy young plants from a nursery that sells petunias in apartments. Look for plants that are short and compact. Leggy petunias with lots of flowers already won’t settle as quickly. If you want to grow petunias from seed, start the seeds indoors …

Winter doesn’t mean your garden has to appear bare, brown, and depressing. Plenty of winter flowers bloom during the darkest, coldest times of the year, just when you need color the most! Some, such as bulbs, need to be planted in the fall for late winter flowers, while others can be planted …

As long as people have been furnishing homes, they’ve been designing (and shopping for) chairs to go in them. And, over the course of this long history, certain perches stand (or should we say, sit!) out as timeless classics, referred to time and time again as the cycle of design …