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Interior designer Rachel Chudley on decorating for children

How to curate a home that is as stylish as it is practical
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Interior designer Emma Burns on decorating in the country

Legendary decorator Emma Burns discusses the differences between her country life and city when it comes to decorating
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Stuck for inspiration? Why your interior needs a narrative

Decorator Benedict Foley on how creating a story for your interiors can transform your approach to decorating
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Are your interiors the ultimate form of self-expression?

Is your house just a backdrop to your life, or the ultimate canvas on which to express your personality?
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Why you should be making do and mending at home, according to Philip Hooper

The Sibyl Colefax and John Fowler joint managing director on the virtues of reuse and upcycling
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Natasha Greig considers the value of mentorship

The interior designer discusses her career-defining relationship with decorating legend Veere Grenney
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Veere Grenney on what makes a room comfortable

The renowned interior designer considers the key elements of comfort in an interior
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The New Craftsmen's co-founder on homemaking 

Catherine Lock looks at what we can learn from the homes of craftspeople
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How to design a house where different generations can live together 

The architect Richard Parr considers the best ways to make use of space so that children, parents and grandparents can all co-exist 
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Interior designer Rachel Chudley on how to choose art for your house

Selecting artwork for the home can be a difficult task. Interior designer Rachel Chudley teaches us how to source beautiful artwork which both works in a space and provides a source of colour, shape, form and inspiration
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Interior designer Emma Burns on the paint effects to try now

Paint effects such as stippling, dragging and marbling, when done correctly, can add richness and depth to an interior. Emma Burns of Sibyl Colefax and John Fowler advises on how to do it right
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Rachel Chudley on how to use colour in your house

In the latest instalment of our 'On Decorating' column, the interior designer Rachel Chudley talks us through her anarchic approach to colour
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Interior designer Janine Stone on how to choose surfaces

Choosing materials for around the house can be a daunting task. Janine Stone offers her advice on choosing the perfect materials to fit your design scheme
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Interior designer Jane Taylor on how to design a kitchen

The interior designer reflects on how to create a sense of place and personality when designing a kitchen
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Interior designer Clare Gaskin's advice on using pattern

Clare Gaskin teaches us her tricks for incorporating pattern into our homes