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How to make a radiator look good: seven solutions for unsightly heating

A big chunk of metal affixed to the wall would rarely be high up on any designer’s wish list – so how to incorporate a radiator into an interior with taste and panache?
Gardens

How to make your garden budget go further

Gardening doesn’t have to be expensive, as long as you know what you’re doing and plan ahead
Decoration

The DIY jobs we would categorically never do

There are some aspects of a renovation you can take on yourself, and some you really can't
Decoration

How to make a TV look good in your living room

When celebrating well-designed interiors, the humble television doesn’t often get a look in. Whether you’re looking for ways to hide a TV entirely or stylish TV stand suggestions to make it look less of an eyesore, we’ve got a solution
Decoration

How to prepare your house for autumn

Autumn is fast approaching, and the time has come to get the house ready for the changing seasons. Here are our top tips…
Affordable decorating

How to add value to your home

How to add value to your home: from quick fixes to investments that are guaranteed to pay off
Decoration

Why do designers hate spotlights and what are some stylish alternatives?

Spotlights, or downlights, are a divisive lighting solution. Designers often opt for more interesting options which offer the opportunity to be decorative. Here’s our guide to the best alternatives…
Decoration

Why DIY: the renovation jobs you should consider tackling yourself

When it comes to doing up your house, there are more tasks that you can undertake yourself than you may have previously thought…
Decoration

What you need to know about reupholstering vintage furniture (from the experts themselves)

What fabric to choose? How much do you need? What method is best? Upholsterers share all you need to know about giving new life to old furniture