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Renting and Decorating: What you can change without losing your deposit

Renting can make decorating frustrating. You might hate the lighting, handles or flooring, but you don't want to do anything…

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Gardener planting a pink flowering plant in a terracotta pot for September

September in the garden: What to plant, What to hold back, and What to leave alone

September is known as a tidying up month for gardeners, and that undersells it badly. As I like to say,…

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Luxurious bedroom with floral accent wall mural and neutral upholstered bed – modern bedroom interior design London.

Bedroom Wallpaper Ideas: 12 Styles Interior Designers Recommend

Wallpaper can completely change how a bedroom feels. The right pattern or texture turns a plain room into something with…

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Renovated kitchen with white worktop, integrated sink, brass tap and green and pink cabinetry

How Much Does a Kitchen Renovation Cost in the UK?

The cost of renovating a kitchen is usually one of the first things homeowners want to know, but getting a…

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Pink hydrangeas in bloom beside a black garden fence and brick wall.

Choosing the Right Plants for Your Garden

When designing a garden, choosing the right plants is one of the decisions that shapes everything else. The right choices…

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Bright white shaker kitchen with island seating, sage green pendant lights and fresh flowers

Kitchen Layout Ideas: The 5 Best Layouts and How to Plan Yours

The layout is the decision that makes or breaks a kitchen. Not the cabinet colour, not the worktop, not the…

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White hydrangea shrubs in full bloom in a UK garden, illustrating the cost and impact of garden planting

How Much Does Garden Planting Cost in the UK?

When we hand over a planting plan, the question that comes back most often is a nervous one: what is…

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London hallway design with grey wall panelling, black staircase and wooden console table styled with lamp and vase – House Designer UK.

Perfect Colour Schemes for Long, Narrow Hallways

Hallways are some of the most overlooked areas in the home. They are the spaces we pass through countless times…

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Luxurious small ensuite shower room with green and gold accents, featuring a stylish blend of modern and classic elements.

Small Ensuite Shower Room: A Green and Gold Project

We have just finished a small ensuite shower room, and the results are worth sharing. The brief was simple but…

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Garden Investments That Can Boost Your Home's Value

Plants and Garden Features That Add Value to Your Home

Most homeowners think about adding value through kitchens and bathrooms. But the garden is often where the strongest first impression…

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Floor to ceiling curtains on a curved ceiling track following a rounded window in a neutral apartment living room with city views.

How to Hang Curtains: A Professional Fitter’s Guide

Curtains can make a ceiling look taller, a window look wider and a room feel finished, or do the exact…

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Modern entryway with dark cabinets, bench seating, hooks, and patterned wallpaper.

Clever Storage Solutions: Hacks for a Family-Friendly Home

Creating an organised, clutter-free family home can feel like solving a puzzle where the pieces keep multiplying. School bags, toys,…

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