If you’re looking for some Christmas interior design ideas, you’ve come to the right place, and with not a moment to spare before the big day itself arrives. Many of us are making those final preparations for family and friends to come and visit – and that’s likely to put our lounges and living rooms […]
The array of different sofas available to choose from these days is simply staggering, and while that may seem daunting at first, it should be embraced as a good thing, as it means there is an excellent chance of finding something that’s a perfect fit for your room, at the right price to meet your […]
Your bathroom is one of your home’s most functional rooms, so it’s important to get it right – but unfortunately, many people are daunted by worries about water and steam, and can end up designing a space that’s totally waterproof, but can also look quite clinical. If you’d prefer something more welcoming and comfortable, […]
The boundary between the indoors and the outside world is one many of us like to blur from time to time, whether to feel closer to nature, or just to freshen up our homes during the winter months. Here are ten of the best – and easiest – ways to give your interiors that outdoor […]
It’s one of the most important and functional rooms of the house, but many of us have a kitchen that’s a little more compact than we would really like. Overcoming this can seem like a challenge, but the truth is that there are plenty of possibilities for small kitchens, and most of them aren’t even […]
What makes a room? Four walls and a ceiling, some windows and a door? Maybe it’s not really a room until it’s decorated – floor covered, walls painted or papered, and so on…? But beyond that, you can’t really start to use or enjoy a room until it’s properly furnished; without furniture, it’s just an […]
It’s a sad fact that, in most homes, when you lean your head back to rest on the sofa, you’re left looking at a plain white ceiling – and that’s often the best you can hope for. But if yours is a cobwebby mess with tired paintwork and a dot-to-dot of pinpricks from hanging the […]
Your sofa, armchairs and other furniture are the stars of the show in your living room – and the same is true elsewhere in your home, where your bed or dining table takes the spotlight. So it’s only right that, to show them off at their best and complement the level of comfort you feel […]
We all dream of being the perfect dinner party host, particularly if we’re part of a group of friends who take turns to hold events at their house. And while some people seem to come naturally to hosting, the rest of us need some rules to remember – so here are five of the best, […]
Interior design is about function as well as appearance, and once you’re done choosing the furniture and finishes – paint, wallpaper, curtains, carpets etc – for your room, one thing you should never neglect is the lighting. On the tightest of budgets, there is nothing wrong with relying on a single ceiling bulb, but if […]
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