Category: House Design

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal at his official residence with Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and his deputy Tejashwi Yadav. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has initiated a preliminary inquiry into the alleged irregularities in the renovation of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s official residence, according to an official of the Central agency.

The CBI has also sought documents related to the project from the Delhi government’s Public Works Department (PWD).

In April, the city unit of the BJP, citing purported documents from the PWD, alleged that over ₹45 crore was spent on renovating the house

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Circe candle by Katie Scott x Polkra, £55

A garden-inspired scent in a reusable ceramic pot. polkra.com

Cotton bath towels by Tawul, from £59 each

Reversible organic cotton towels in a range of patterns and colourways. tawulliving.com

Marbled wastepaper bin by Cabana, £95

Handmade by Venetian artisans using traditional marbling techniques. cabanamagazine.com

Valerie double vanity unit by Soho Home, £6,995

This ash burl veneer unit comes with an Arabescato Corchia marble top. sohohome.com

Oval curve mirror by Chelsea Vivash, £480

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Immersed in the woods, Buen Retiro is the restoration and expansion of an ancient stone ruin designed by the architect Dario Castellino from Cuneo. In complete harmony with the surrounding nature, it overlooks the Stura valley in Roccasparvera, in the province of Cuneo, where the mountain gently slopes towards the river. Located in the picturesque area of Broglio (in local jargon “germoglio” or “sprout”), Buen Retiro is a virtuous sprout that revitalizes an ancient place of rural life. The project reflects Castellino’s ongoing commitment to enhancing and requalifying small alpine hamlets, as demonstrated

“One of my old roommates introduced me (and our apartment) to bath stones and, despite reverting to a cotton bath mat (for now!), I appreciated just how quick-drying — we’re talking “your footprints will disappear in seconds fast — these suckers are,” Han says.

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The judges for Seven’s brand-new competition renovation series, Dream Home, have been revealed.

Hosted by Dr Chris Brown, Dream Home is set to take the genre to new heights as six pairs of everyday Aussies battle it out room by room, transforming dilapidated suburban family homes into astonishing new dream homes.

Top buyer’s agent Simon Cohen, award-winning interior designer Rosie Morley, and Lana Taylor of Three Birds Renovations will judge the show, coming soon to Channel 7 and 7plus.

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Drawing on years of industry experience, the trio of

CHICAGO — Feb. 29, 2024 — In 2023, kitchen and bath purchases accounted for 13% of US home improvement retail spending. Year-over-year retail sales revenue from kitchen and bath products grew 5%. As core consumer segments allocated their spending elsewhere, spending on many kitchen-related segments declined, but there was slight growth in categories like vanities, bathtubs, whirlpools, and tub and shower surrounds last year, according to Circana, the leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior.

“Amid economic challenges and following a bathroom boom during the pandemic, consumers have scaled down their home improvement efforts,” said Joe Derochowski, home industry

With a new year comes new home trends, but more importantly, new ways homeowners can revamp their space while increasing their home’s value. Home improvement in 2024 has a specific focus on creating personalized homes and making certain swaps, such as upgrading to smart appliances, to enhance everyday living.

Whether you’re looking to achieve a brand new home design or increase your home’s value before listing, here are eight home improvement tasks that help to accomplish both.

Repaint Interior Walls

Interior painting is one of the most affordable home improvement projects that makes a big impact in your home. Not