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10 Best Evergreen Plants for UK Gardens
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10 Best Evergreen Plants for UK Gardens

A garden that looks good only in summer is a garden working half as hard as it could. This is…

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Designing a Relaxed Family Home in Richmond: A House Designer Project
Interior Design Family Home in Richmond -Modern living room with fireplace, marble surround, neutral furniture and shelving

Designing a Relaxed Family Home in Richmond: A House Designer Project

Richmond is one of those parts of London where the housing stock does a lot of the heavy lifting. The…

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North-Facing Garden Design: How to Make the Most of a Shady Plot
North-facing garden design with shaded seating area, layered planting and elegant terrace landscaping

North-Facing Garden Design: How to Make the Most of a Shady Plot

North-facing gardens often get a bad reputation. The assumption is that without direct sunlight you cannot have a beautiful garden,…

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The Bento Garden Trend: How to Zone Your Outdoor Space Properly
Small urban bento garden with layered planting, timber decking and compact outdoor dining area

The Bento Garden Trend: How to Zone Your Outdoor Space Properly

The first time someone described their garden wish list to me as wanting different rooms that all feel connected, I…

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Colourful Minimalism: How to Add Bold Colour to a Minimal Home
Bold colourful minimalist interior with statement furniture and clean modern layout

Colourful Minimalism: How to Add Bold Colour to a Minimal Home

Colourful minimalism interior design is often misunderstood. It’s not about stripping everything back to white walls and neutral tones, it’s…

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Sage Green Kitchens: How to Choose the Right Shade and Style It Well
Sage green shaker kitchen with marble worktops, brass hardware and a bespoke island in a bright UK home

Sage Green Kitchens: How to Choose the Right Shade and Style It Well

Sage green kitchens are having a moment. But unlike a lot of trends that arrive loudly and date quickly, this…

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Friluftsliv Garden Design: Nordic Outdoor Living Ideas UK
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Friluftsliv Garden Design: Nordic Outdoor Living Ideas UK

Friluftsliv, pronounced free-loofts-liv, means open-air living. It's a Norwegian word that does not translate neatly into English, but once you…

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What Homeowners Really Struggle With: Notes from the Ideal Home Show 2026
Interior designer, Samantha-Jane Agbontaen an expert at design studio at Ideal Home Show workshop

What Homeowners Really Struggle With: Notes from the Ideal Home Show 2026

I was invited to run design sessions at the Ideal Home Show 2026 at Olympia, London. Over several days I…

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