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
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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
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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
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9 things only people who live in a tiny home will identify with
Small house? Read on…
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
