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

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

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

The best homeware trends for winter
Give your home a stylish update in time for Christmas festivities
23 November 2018

Expert tips for giving your home a spring refresh
The experts share their home decorating ideas
06 March 2017

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

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

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

10 simple ways to give your home a Summer makeover
Easy trends to give your home extra wow factor.
10 May 2016
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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
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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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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
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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

Worth going out for: All My Sons
Check out the new season at the Open Air Theatre in Regent's Park
03 June 2014

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

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

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

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

Treat yourself to lunch alfresco with Cath Kidston's new range
Enjoy alfresco dining with Cath Kidson's new range
15 May 2014

New collection from Next Home
Look out for the new All in White homeware collection from Next Home.
07 May 2014
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Small bathroom ideas from Ripples
If you are planning to revamp a small bathroom, here are some helpful ideas from Ripples.
07 May 2014

Conran launches luxury interior paint colours, Paint by Conran
Choose from 5 different paint colour collections in the new Paint by Conran range
29 April 2014

Country kitchen mugs from Aga
Cheer up your kitchen with these new mugs from the Aga Cookshop
29 April 2014
Beautifully scented hand wash from Heathcote & Ivory
Beautifully scented hand wash from Heathcote & Ivory
29 April 2014

New Calligaris desk launched at Milan 2014
Give your home office a new look with this gorgeous new desk
10 April 2014

Naomi Cleaver talks to GH about interior design
Naomi Cleaver shares her top interior design tips.
04 April 2014

8 home ideas from Gail’s bakery co-founder Tom Molnar
Modern furniture and a bold use of colour make the home of Tom Molnar, the co-founder of Gail’s bakery, something special. Read the full feature in the June issue of Good Housekeeping, on newsstands from 8 May
02 April 2014

Top 8 lighting ideas for your home
What better way to add instant atmosphere to your home than with a brand new lighting scheme? From LED lights and cool pendants to hang above the kitchen table to bold, larger-than-life lamps, we've got eight fresh new lighting ideas to choose from.
01 April 2014
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New kitchen designs from Neptune
Check out the exciting collection of kitchens from Neptune. We think the Limehouse kitchen range looks good in a traditional or modern setting…
31 March 2014

Top 6 ideas for pastel interiors
Update your sitting room with this season's Spring pastels
25 March 2014

Sophie Conran launches gorgeous wooden boards in association with T&G Woodware
Sophie Conran's new wooden boards have been made with love
25 March 2014

Ideal Home Show 2014
Look out for the Quiet Treehouse at the Ideal Home Show in Earls Court
20 March 2014

Guest Interiors Editor Kylie Minogue picks her favourite design ideas
Inject a little of pop princess Kylie Minogue's easy, glamorous style into your own home with the star's top interiors picks!
18 March 2014

Sanderson launches an exciting range with Emma Bridgewater
Check out Sanderson's new range in association with Emma Bridgewater
17 March 2014

Top 5 ideas for neutral interiors
Add interest to neutral interiors this Spring with our easy, fail-safe ideas.
17 March 2014

Cheer up your bedroom with this stunning new bed linen from Clarissa Hulse
Clarissa Hulse's bold new bed linen will add a touch of summer to your bedroom.
11 March 2014
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Luxurious new bedroom collection by Hartnell Home
Add a touch of luxury to your home with this new bedroom collection by Hartnell Home
07 March 2014

Celebrity gardener Diarmuid Gavin gives his top ideas for your garden
Check out these top tips from TV gardener Diarmuid Gavin
04 March 2014

Exciting new interiors range from H&M
Check out the new H&M range for your home
04 March 2014

Caravane opens first UK shop in London
Check out the tempting furniture and accessories at home ware store Caravane's new London shop.
07 February 2014

10 ideas for making the most of your space
Make your rooms work harder with these 10 inspirational ideas.
13 January 2014

Day 11. Keep clutter under control
January is the time for New Year's Resolutions, and we've got 31 of them – one for every day of the month! Make 2014 your best year ever with expert tips from Team GH. Today's tip is from our homes expert, Carolyn.
19 December 2013

7 ideas for a multi-functional room
Make the most of a multi-functional space with these 7 clever ideas.
11 December 2013

14 carpet ideas for your home
Choosing a new carpet for your home can be rather daunting. To help you we’ve researched some of the best on offer, from stripes and florals to neutrals and brights.
09 December 2013
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12 scented candles to fragrance your home
Indulge the senses with a scented candle to fragrance your home, ideal for the long Autumn nights. The soft glow will also make your home extra cosy.
04 October 2013

Design trends: Woodland
Take inspiration from nature with this season’s animal motifs. The shops are brimming with products featuring our much loved countryside animals. Here are a few ideas to get you started.
12 September 2013

Design trends: Aqua
Liven up your home with these invigorating shades of the sea.
17 June 2013

8 Ideas for creating your dream bathroom
Bathroom renovation can be a daunting prospect – often it is difficult to know where to begin. Here are a few ideas to get you started. You can usually get planning advice in-store but you can start your own plan at home on a piece of graph paper.
05 June 2013

Design trends: Butterflies
Pretty butterfly designs and patterns are ideal for almost any room in the house, especially the bedroom or bathroom!
07 May 2013

National Gardening Week: 15 - 21 April 2013
With the start of the Summer weather finally here, Good Housekeeping's Homes and Gardens Editor Carolyn Bailey talks about the launch of National Gardening Week and how you can get involved....
15 April 2013

Design trends: Geometric
Sharp and edgy, geometric designs and patterns are ideal for a contemporary home. Use them to decorate from wall to window and floor to ceiling!
15 April 2013

Design trends: Monochrome
Striking, easy to live with and perfect for any room in the house, black and white is a classic colour scheme that won't date.
26 March 2013
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