Archive - Nest magazine

Hidden in plain sight: how to conceal clutter in the family home

If you're drowning in toys, shoes and miscellaneous chaos at home, this one is for you...

Jul 4 •

June 2025

My renovation: hallway before and after

Part 7: How I turned our under-stairs dumping ground into functional family storage

Jun 27 •

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Designing our loft conversion... I need your help!

Charlotte is pondering ideas for her loft conversion and needs a second opinion – it might give you food for thought too if you're doing a project

Jun 20 •

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Charlotte Luxford

My renovation: 5 tips I learned so you don’t have to

Part 6: Think you’ve planned everything? Think again. From paint swatch obsession to a surprise kitchen join, here are the lessons I learned during my…

Jun 13 •

How to get your garden ready for the summer holidays

We're looking ahead to the summer hols and thinking about how you can improve your outdoor space ready for playdates and grown-up entertaining

Jun 6 •

May 2025

Father’s Day gifts he’ll actually want

Pies, cocktails, slippers – plus the rest. Here are our picks of the best gifts for dads this Father's Day!

May 30 •

My daughter wanted a 'double-decker bed' – this is what we ended up with

My six-year-old was desperate for a bunk bed for her birthday, which also meant replacing her mattress, duvet and bedding – these were my top choices.

May 23 •

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Charlotte Luxford

See inside this family home with new zones the whole family can enjoy

Australian practice Austin Maynard Architects have transformed a modest house into a light-filled and sustainable home tailored for family living.

May 15 •

How to design children’s rooms that grow with them

Read on for essential advice on creating kid's spaces that will withstand the test of time

May 9 •

April 2025

Where and how to source art for your home

Co-editor Charlotte reveals her go-to places for buying artwork and how to display them in your family home

Apr 25 •

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Charlotte Luxford

Discover interiors that can make a difference

We shine a spotlight on eco-friendly interiors making a difference in the design world by prioritising sustainability without compromising on aesthetics

Apr 18 •

My renovation: The things I wish I’d known before we started our family home reno

Part 6: Find out what lessons Sophie has learnt as she reaches the half-way point of her family home reno

Apr 11 •

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