Andreia Shelley
Latest articles by Andreia Shelley
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Wander around this all-white factory apartment in Norwich
When a rare opportunity arose to buy the top-floor flat in a converted factory, the owner took one look at the views and had to have it
By Andreia Shelley
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Enjoy dramatic design at home by decorating with darker colours
Using darker shades of paint, wallpaper and accessories may feel like a risky move, but a few tricks will help you confidently decorate with dark colours
By Andreia Shelley
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8 stunning ways to decorate your home with papercraft
Whether you make them yourself or buy them ready made, paper decorations can give you a whole new look
By Andreia Shelley
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9 things only people who live in a tiny home will identify with
Small house? Read on…
By Andreia Shelley
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Before and after: take a look at this kitchen extension project
Fed up with their small kitchen, the owners extended into the garden and transformed the layout to create a kitchen-diner with space to eat and relax
By Andreia Shelley
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See how a hilly garden has been made super easy to manage
Struggling to cope with a sloping, muddy lawn and overgrown borders, the owners transformed their garden into a space that's a pleasure, not a chore
By Andreia Shelley
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Before and after: small changes have made a big difference in this Parisian-style living room
Having met her boyfriend in the City of Love, the owner set out to create a vibrant character-filled scheme to remind her of that special time and place
By Andreia Shelley
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Before and after: from dark loft to hotel-style en suite
Craving an extra room for guests, the owners turned their dank loft into a light-filled, luxe space, complete with this chic en suite bathroom
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Before and after: our bedroom makeover started with a butterfly picture
Tired of feeling embarrassed by their dated guest room, the owners gave it a fresh new look inspired by a butterfly artwork they already owned
By Andreia Shelley
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7 girls’ bedrooms fit for a princess
As royal baby fever takes hold, we find some fab rooms we think Princess Charlotte would love
By Andreia Shelley
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Explore this newly renovated Georgian home in Winchester
What began as the owners' simple desire for an updated kitchen turned into a full-scale refurbishment, complete with a spacious new layout, for this characterful Georgian home
By Andreia Shelley
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Take a tour of this five-bedroom Georgian home in Exeter
If you're unsure of how to include colour in your home, take a look at this gorgeous house for inspiration. Chosen by Ideal Home. For more great house tours, visit housetohome.co.uk
By Andreia Shelley
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Take a tour of this Victorian terrace filled with vintage touches
A carefully curated collection of vintage furniture was the starting point for this adventurously decorated home, which is packed with interesting details
By Andreia Shelley
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Could a super high-tech carpet stop burglars in their tracks?
A carpet that alerts you to potential intruders, cleans itself and repels pet hair – sounds ideal to us
By Andreia Shelley
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Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld's new bedding collection is as chic as you'd expect
Take home a hint of Chanel style this spring, without taking out a second mortgage thanks to Karl Lagerfeld's opulent bedding designs
By Andreia Shelley
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Have a wander through this characterful three-bed semi in Dorset
The owners have combined rich shades with a vintage, mid-century look to create a stylish home with a great sense of fun and personality
By Andreia Shelley
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Before and after: ditching the bath made way for a luxurious shower
After meticulous planning, the owners said goodbye to their bathtub and converted their compact bathroom into a practical family shower room
By Andreia Shelley
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Before and after: from separate rooms to huge open-plan kitchen/living area
Tired of being split between separate rooms, the owners sacrificed half their living room and a conservatory to build this multipurpose space that's big enough for everyone
By Andreia Shelley
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Before and after: a chevron floor works wonders in this updated bathroom
The owners went for a classic colour combo, inspired by a chevron floor, and then had fun adding in accessories in their favourite bright yellow
By Andreia Shelley
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Before and after: check out how this tiny bathroom was given a striking makeover
Much-needed maintenance provided the ideal chance to transform this compact bathroom from cluttered and ordinary to spacious and striking
By Andreia Shelley
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Before and after: see how this bland living room has been given a modern makeover
Tired of a worn-out cream scheme, the owners decided it was time to introduce a more lively and contemporary look to their living room
By Andreia Shelley
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The UK’s smallest castle goes on sale for £550,000 – your dreams may just have come true!
Two separate properties, over half an acre of land, beautiful period features and stunningly landscaped gardens – it’s safe to say this tiny castle has captured our hearts
By Andreia Shelley
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Before and after: we turned our garden into an outdoor living room
An outdoor living room was top of the owners' wish list for the underused space at the far end of their garden
By Andreia Shelley
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Explore this three-bedroom 1930s semi full of upcycled furniture
With their paintbrushes, craft tool box and imagination, the owners added quirky style twists to every room in their characterful home
By Andreia Shelley