Latest articles by Michela Colling
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26 family living room ideas to turn your lounge into an inviting and functional space for adults and children alike
How to design a lounge for the whole family to enjoy
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The new IKEA Varmer range will help you set the scene for Christmas entertaining
It's all about the big night in with the new Varmer collection
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The best of the highstreet Autumn Winter trends: Simple Hotel Chic
Boutique-hotel style used to mean grand design statements, flamboyant pattern, bold colour and rich fabrics. Now it's quieter, but just as luxurious
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Take a tour of this two-bedroom 1970s terrace in west London, transformed with flea-market finds and foliage
Faced with a bland box, this owner created her dream jungle-style home
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Next big thing: Plywood
Designers are shaping this sustainable wood into simple but sleek furniture and lighting
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This new Oliver Bonas Fiore furniture is not what you’d expect
This hot new collection will surprise and delight!
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The Rich Brothers garden furniture has landed at Habitat – and we want the elegant lounger
The Chelsea gold medal-winning landscape designers collaborate with Habitat
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Find your perfect picnic style
Make the most of the sunshine and take your lunch alfresco with these perfect picnic accessories.
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This 1950s bungalow has been given a totally new look with a timber clad extension
You won't believe this bungalow exterior makeover - and no planning permission was needed
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Bold paint choices create a modern yet cosy decor in this compact apartment
A maximalist spin has injected new energy into this stylish home
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28 White Living Room Ideas – decor in shades from brilliant white to ivory
Our white living room ideas set the mood for calm and considered living and show you how to make this blank shade work in your home
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Contemporary glass gives a new look to this extended Edwardian home
Floor to ceiling glass throughout creates an impressive bright and airy family home
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This nostalgic wallpaper trend is set to be big news in our homes this Spring
Dress the walls with these fabulous new prints
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Dulux has launched a new luxury paint range that feels like 'velvet'
Delve into this new palette of sumptuous paints
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Sofology has launched a range of velvet sofas your pets and kids can't ruin!
Even if your pet snuggles up on these sofas, they'll stay looking and smelling fresh
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The controversial book storage trend that has divided the Ideal Home team - are you a fan?
Storing your books backwards, is it brilliant or bonkers? You decide!
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The Sofology Accents range takes the hard work out of putting a look together
Check out Sofology's new capsule accessories range
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How to spot the signs of a leak – and what to do about it if you have one
Don’t delay if you recognise any of these signs, it’s time to call a plumber
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A bedding expert reveals the tricks to creating a hotel sleep experience at home
Follow these style secrets for a flawless five-star bedroom
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Cox & Cox's Paros swinging lounger is the ultimate in garden relaxation
Turn your garden into a luxury destination
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Love 1940s interior design? Get the look in your living room with these key pieces
We've been shopping to recreate this look from our archive
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Three clever room dividers to give the family their own space at home
Room dividers are a clever solution for open-plan living
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Swoon says sales of this furniture are up 247 per cent this month – and we can see why!
Plus, more pieces high in demand
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The clever multi-storey Loaf footstool that’s also a table, chair and bed
This flexible friend is a small-space hero
