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Carolyn Bailey

Former Homes & Gardens Director

Carolyn was our Former Homes and Gardens Director at Good Housekeeping. 

a room with a bed and a couch

6 DFS buys that’ll make your home feel like a B&B

GH’s homes director reveals how to create the ultimate space for hosting guests

16 November 2023
hedgehog in garden

Tips for hedgehog-friendly gardening

Encourage hedgehogs into your garden with these quick and easy tips.

12 August 2020
Benjamin Moore 2020 colour of the year

Benjamin Moore announces its 2020 Colour of the Year

The beautiful rosy hue was chosen "to reflect an air of positivity for the new decade".

15 October 2019
Winter homeware trends

The best homeware trends for winter

Give your home a stylish update in time for Christmas festivities

23 November 2018
Green, Interior design, Room, Textile, Furniture, Floor, Wall, Purple, Interior design, Turquoise,

Expert tips for giving your home a spring refresh

The experts share their home decorating ideas
06 March 2017
Wreath, Christmas decoration, Ornament, Flower Arranging, Holiday ornament, Christmas, Sphere, Still life photography, Christmas ornament, Floral design,

How to make a Christmas wreath

Bring the outdoors in during this festive period with this step-by-step guide to creating a gorgeous homemade Christmas wreath.
01 September 2016
Dog breed, Dog, Carnivore, Vertebrate, Dog supply, Home accessories, Snout, Terrestrial animal, Terrier, Pet supply,

9 fabulous carpets – and the rules to buying one

Turn your floor into a feature and surround yourself in vibrant colour with our pic of the best.
08 June 2016
Event, Christmas decoration, Christmas ornament, Holiday, Holiday ornament, Christmas, Interior design, Christmas eve, Ornament, Toy,

How to make a gingerbread Christmas tree decoration

Add a creative touch to your Christmas tree this year: just follow our step-by-step instructions for this festive gingerbread decoration
01 June 2016
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Serveware, Dishware, Porcelain, Drinkware, Cup, Tableware, Ceramic, Flowerpot, earthenware, Still life photography,

10 simple ways to give your home a Summer makeover

Easy trends to give your home extra wow factor.
10 May 2016
Interior design, Room, Green, Living room, Home, Shelf, Furniture, Bookcase, Wall, Shelving,

How to use light to make small spaces look bigger

Pete Bonney, Inteterior design Tutor at KLC School of Design, shares his tips on how to to use lighting to make a small room appear bigger...
07 January 2016
Room, Interior design, Living room, Floor, Home, Furniture, Table, White, Couch, Wall,

How to use colour to make a small space look bigger

Pete Bonney, Interior Design Tutor at KLC School of Design, shares his clever tricks of the trade to help you make a small space appear bigger using colour
06 January 2016
Textile, Cushion, Throw pillow, Maroon, Couch, Outdoor furniture, Velvet, Pillow, Armrest, Living room,

New ways with fabrics this Autumn

Use soft furnishings and fabrics to give any room a quick and easy makeover: we show you how.
21 October 2015
Body of water, Mountainous landforms, Water resources, Mountain range, Water, Highland, Bank, Hill, Waterway, Valley,

A cruise through the Norwegian fjords

Enjoy stunning scenery, cascading waterfalls and plenty of fabulous sightseeing on a trip through the Norwegian fjords
08 October 2015
Petal, Plant, Flower, Bouquet, Cut flowers, Flowering plant, Shrub, Purple, Groundcover, Flower Arranging,

Top tips on growing Summer cutting flowers

We asked Judith of Judith Blacklock Flower School for her top tips on growing beautiful cutting flowers
29 May 2015
Petal, Pink, Tablecloth, Cut flowers, Linens, Flower Arranging, Magenta, Flowering plant, Home accessories, Vase,

Living alfresco: 5 great ideas

Dappled sunshine, fragrant blooms, a gentle breeze and romantic accessories make the perfect setting for a relaxed get-together. Consider these ideas for turning your outdoor space into somewhere truly special
28 May 2015
Textile, Costume accessory, Teal, Natural material, Cushion, Craft, Feather, Creative arts,

How to create a chic French-inspired home

Véronique Piedeleu, Co-owner and Creative Director of CARAVANE, shares her tips on how to create a chic French decorating scheme
08 May 2015
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Flowerpot, Petal, Flower, Botany, Flowering plant, Houseplant, Peach, Annual plant, Plant stem, Shrub,

Alan Gardner's top tips for making your patch Chelsea Flower Show worthy

TV garden designer, Alan Gardner, has designed the 2015 Viking Ocean Cruises garden, inspired by their first ocean ship, The Viking Star
10 April 2015
Human, Glasses, Lighting, Organism, Vertebrate, Carnivore, Dog breed, Dog, Terrier, Water dog,

6 top interiors trends from designer Abigail Ahern

Designer and author, Abigail Ahern, shares her take on the biggest interiors for 2015, guaranteed to give your home the wow factor!
25 March 2015
House, Paint, Art, Home, Artwork, Watercolor paint, Door, Painting, Illustration, Visual arts,

House Beautiful debuts a different way to buy a bespoke home!

You can now buy an entirely bespoke, super-quick house from House Beautiful magazine! Debuting the ground-breaking new way to buy a home at the Ideal Home Show this weekend, House Beautiful editor Julia Goodwin gives us a preview of what to expect, and how it all works.
19 March 2015
Flowerpot, Plant, Flower, Petal, Purple, Flowering plant, Botany, Garden, Floristry, Lavender,

Top gardening tips from Chelsea Flower Show expert Adam Frost

Garden designer Adam Frost has revealed his top tips for getting the Chelsea Flower Show look in your own garden!
12 March 2015
Mountainous landforms, Water resources, Water, Highland, Hill, Mountain range, Mountain, Bank, Reservoir, Watercourse,

6 things to do on a city break in Verona and Lake Garda

If you’re an Italy-lover researching your next trip, take note – the romantic city of Verona and the exquisite landscape of Lake Garda have everything you could want for a gorgeous getaway
10 March 2015
Interior design, Room, Window covering, Property, Wall, Floor, Living room, Couch, Window blind, Interior design,

Lighting ideas for your home: 10 expert tips

Choosing the lighting for your home should not be an after-thought: the earlier you plan it, the more successful it will be
06 February 2015
Stemware, Heart, Glass, Drinkware, Black-and-white, Art, Monochrome, Serveware, Barware, Monochrome photography,

The best champagne flutes to celebrate the end of Dry January

Drinking champagne from crystal flutes is one of life’s little pleasures so it’s great to see the launch of these Waterford Champagne love flutes
30 January 2015
Petal, Bouquet, Yellow, Flower, Peach, Pink, Cut flowers, Floristry, Flowering plant, Garden roses,

Why Wedding Flowers by Paula Pryke is a must-have

Planning a wedding this year or next? Trying to decide on the flowers for the big day? Take a look at top London florist Paula Pryke’s brand new book, Wedding Flowers, which is an absolute delight from start to finish.
16 January 2015
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Bed, Room, Interior design, Property, Bedding, Textile, Bedroom, Bed sheet, Flowerpot, Wall,

5 all-white decorating ideas

An all-white bedroom is calm, stylish and surprisingly easy to achieve, as these pale and interesting decorating schemes demonstrate. From tips to dress your bed and how to brighten a dark room, these decorating ideas with go down a storm.
10 December 2014
Interior design, Room, Living room, Furniture, Floor, Wall, Home, Table, Couch, Interior design,

Top decorating tips from Good Housekeeping's Homes Editor

Carolyn Bailey is the creative guru behind the fab interiors you see in Good Housekeeping, and here she shares a few pointers on getting it right...
12 September 2014
Lighting, Furniture, Chair, Stage, heater, Drama, Hall, Picture frame, Houseplant, Theatre,

Worth going out for: All My Sons

Check out the new season at the Open Air Theatre in Regent's Park
03 June 2014
Plant, Shrub, Flower, Garden, Petal, Picket fence, Greenhouse, Yard, Spring, Annual plant,

David Austin Roses wins gold at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2014

Pretty and colourful English roses secured David Austin Roses its 18th gold medal at the Chelsea Flower Show 2014, with a family-inspired display.
22 May 2014
Human, Textile, Fawn, Fur, Thatching, Foot, Natural material, Hut,

Mary Berry heads to the Chelsea Flower Show 2014

The Chelsea Flower Show 2014 got off to a sunny start with celebrities Mary Berry and Rob Brydon turning out to see the first batch of awards being handed out.
21 May 2014
Plant, Shrub, Flower, Garden, House, Door, Groundcover, Flowering plant, Grass family, Subshrub,

The Homebase garden, ‘Time to reflect’, wins gold at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2014

Designer Adam Frost picks up another Gold award at the Chelsea Flower Show 2014 for the Homebase garden, Time To Reflect, which is in association with Alzheimer's Society.
16 May 2014
Crowd, People, Audience, Stage equipment, Stage, Public event, Spring, Groundcover, Blossom, Fan,

Highlights of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2014

With this year's Chelsea Flower Show fast approaching, here are our 7 show highlights to get you in the mood.
16 May 2014
Food, Serveware, Dishware, Tableware, Drinkware, Plate, Ingredient, Drink, Cuisine, Linens,

Treat yourself to lunch alfresco with Cath Kidston's new range

Enjoy alfresco dining with Cath Kidson's new range
15 May 2014
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