Latest articles by Sophie Warren-Smith
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This showstopping kitchen was once an old swimming pool – 6 design tricks that turned the vast space into the cosy heart of the home'We wanted something that looked as though it had aged gracefully with the house'
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The irrigation tricks gardeners swear by to keep plants alive during a heatwaveTheir top secrets to save thirsty plants
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This charming cottage is a masterclass in zoning a small open-plan spaceTight on space but want cohesion? This is how to do it
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5 self-seeding cottage garden flowers that will fill your borders with blooms every summerThey'll spread picture-perfect blooms year after year
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5 clever, foolproof ways garden experts keep their plants watered during a two-week-holidayYou'll avoid sad-looking plants when you come home
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The plants people with drought tolerant gardens always growThey'll thrive through the hottest, driest summers
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5 plants to prune in July for a garden bursting with summer bloomsThese are the garden favourites to give a snip right now
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This deVOL kitchen in a London townhouse is a masterclass in understated eleganceStylish tricks to transform your kitchen into a bright and chic cooking space
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Don't throw away old pavers and gravel – here are 5 clever and easy ways to reuse them around your gardenGive them a second life with these expert-approved ideas
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'We transformed our problem house into a home with family space'This awkward house with no social space and cold rooms is now a gorgeous family home
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7 simple ways to make a north-facing garden feel brighterThese tricks will maximise light, colour and year-round interest
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5 low-maintenance plants that will flourish in the trickiest spots in your garden with almost no effortI've found five low-maintenance plants that love bad soil, shade and neglect
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Nigella Lawson's garden lighting setup is pure magic – this is how to recreate itHer dreamy fairy light trick is surprisingly easy to copy
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5 plants to prune in June for bigger, better blooms next yearIt's pruning time for your spring-flowering plants
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7 clever solutions to stop birds pooing on your garden furniture – gently deter them with these simple, expert-approved tricksThese tricks will keep your furniture poop-free this summer
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7 clever design features that gave this kitchen a high-end look on a realistic budgetYou don't need to spend silly money to get the luxe-looking kitchen of your dreams
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The easy 70/30 planting rule is the clever trick garden experts use to make your flower beds look fuller all year roundIt will transform your garden into one that's full of variety
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How we turned an awkward space into a stylish modern ensuiteIan and Lana transform a tricky corner into an ultra modern ensuite with a bath and walk in shower
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6 clever ways to stop weeds taking over your garden during No Mow MayExperts share what to do to keep them under control whilst supporting wildlife
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This is exactly how deep to plant dahlias for bigger, better blooms and stronger stemsGet your dahlia tubers off to the best start
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'Our kitchen went from dark with a bad layout to doubling in size and full of natural light!'This once small and dark kitchen has been transformed with clever lighting and a new layout
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Why is my hydrangea not growing? This is how to fix it fast so yours blooms beautifully this summerThese are the most common causes
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Pearl Lowe's pink bathroom is the epitome of 1920s elegance, teamed with antique buysIt's a masterclass in vintage glamour
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5 unusual annual climbers to plant now to create privacy and hide ugly fences or wallsTake your pick from these fabulous annual climbers that have great coverage – enough to hide ugly fences, walls and provide privacy
