Features Archive | August 2025

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August 31st
- 3 clever ways I use masking tape when drilling — and they’re perfect for even a novice DIYer
- Swapping a Cotswold cottage for a cabin-style home in a village colony was the perfect move for this couple
August 30th
- How to plan a small living room – 14 questions experts say you should consider to make the most of a tiny lounge
- Inside Lucy Tiffney's at-home art studio – 'we created a workspace in the garden that finally feels like me!’
August 29th
- Lakeland's foldable heated airer with a built-in fragrance dispenser to freshen clothes is a laundry lifesaver – and it's now 20% off
- Filling cracks in walls might seem simple, but skipping this crucial step can render your efforts useless
August 28th
- Is mint the secret to a pest-free garden? Here’s what the experts say
- Move over KALLAX! I found 7 stylish alternatives for the popular IKEA cube storage system
August 27th
- This Tuscan-style farmhouse is actually a family home in the Surrey Hills
- Can you propagate wisteria? Experts share the easiest method to get more of these beautiful blooms for free
- Lighting candles ruined my walls, but I've worked out the trick to still use them without damaging my home
August 26th
- After more than a decade in home renovations, I swear by these 4 genius ways to add space without extending
- Sorry, mops! This is what you should *actually* be using to clean tiled floors, according to the pros
- Move over Farrow & Ball – Dulux’s Heritage paint range has a bestseller shoppers can’t get enough of
August 25th
- This Cotswolds townhouse has been revived with a winning mix of passion and imagination
- My friend is an expert renovator, and she says this £6 product has been an 'utter gamechanger' during her renovation project
- The 7 IKEA buys interior experts always go for when styling and furnishing a home office
August 24th
- The essential piece of kit you need to buy when investing in a portable air conditioner – experts say it makes all the difference
- This one basement conversion mistake could leave your space completely uninhabitable, say pros, and should be avoided at all costs
August 23rd
- Forget colour drenching – colour capping is the paint trend small kitchens have been waiting for
- 23 British homeware brands to fill your home with – from furniture to bedding, these are the names to add to your shopping list
- This stunning bathroom proves that the theory of avoiding colour in a small space is to be ignored...
- Primark drops chic Art Deco homeware – right as Pinterest predicts the style will dominate this autumn
August 22nd
- 5 alternatives to bifold doors that will still maximise natural light and offer brilliant garden views
August 21st
- Should you deadhead annuals for more blooms? Experts share which flowers to cut back and which to leave alone
- 5 low maintenance plants to turn your driveway into a fuss-free green space effortlessly
- 5 things experts want you to declutter before autumn — get ready for cosy season with a post-summer reset
- ‘It will create a sense of balance and proportionality’ – if you’re buying a living room mirror, this is the sizing rule to follow
August 20th
- A dilapidated cottage gets an incredible transformation
- I've found the secret to a truly luxurious bath set-up – this simple bathroom buy is budget-friendly too
August 19th
- Why a firmer mattress might be the upgrade your sleep has been waiting for – even if you usually prefer something softer
- I overspent when renovating because of these 5 decisions – this is what I wish I had done differently
- I always keep a roll of masking tape on hand when vacuum cleaning – it's the best way to keep skirting boards scuff-free
- Marble is elegant, timeless, but also pricey – yet, I just found 2 high-street brands selling affordable marble furniture and accessories
August 18th
- Renovation experts all agree that most wall removal mistakes stem from this initial blunder — here's how you can avoid it
- ‘When your sofa and wall colours are in sync, the space feels intentional’ – experts reveal the 4 best paint and sofa colour combinations
August 17th
- Farrow & Ball’s most popular neutral paint shade will surprise you – and no, it’s not off-white, beige or grey
- There are a lot of advantages to knocking down an internal wall, but make sure you consider these drawbacks before you commit
- This once dark, oppressive kitchen has been transformed into a light, fresh space that channels coastal charm
August 16th
- Have your non-stick pans expired? Yes, that's a thing – here's how long the experts say you can use them
- A complete renovation of this fifties property has brought this stunning home into the 21st century
- Are coverless duvets a good idea? I'm a sleep and bedding expert – here's what I think
- 'It's a subtle trick' – how the 4-inch seating rule can transform your dining area into a more inviting and sociable space
August 15th
- Is grey making a comeback? Experts say it’s ‘the perfect foundation for a serene space’
- Thinking of going open plan? Make sure you know how to correctly identify a partition wall before you start knocking down walls
August 14th
- This £6 Amazon buy turned my trailing house plants into a beautiful indoor display – and you’d never know it’s there
- Mulch vs membrane – experts reveal the best way to keep weeds at bay in your garden
- This is the one thing that’s killing your vacuum cleaner – and experts say we’re all guilty of doing it
August 13th
- How to mow your lawn in hot, dry weather without damaging grass, according to experts
- This Edwardian terrace needed a complete redesign to make it work for family life
- Does your new home need a 'stopgap colour'? The quick fix paint experts recommend if you hate the paint colour of your new home
- I removed the trickiest weeds from my path and driveway in under an hour using this clever weeding duo
August 12th
- I had air con installed at home and I love it — but this is the one mistake I’d tell anyone planning on doing the same to avoid
- Sorry, cotton, there’s a new bedding material in town – I tested eucalyptus silk bedding and it's a dream in hot weather
August 11th
- I had open shelving in my last kitchen – here's why I refused to include them in my new one
- Unlock healthier, smarter cooking with AEG’s latest steam ovens – and get 10% off with this exclusive discount
- I asked 8 interior designers what you shouldn’t put in a small living room – these 3 things kept coming up
August 10th
- 3 cleaning jobs I'd never do myself and neither should you – here's why they are best left to the pros
- I look at tiles for kitchens day in, day out – these are the 5 best places to buy kitchen tiles for any design scheme
- Found a crack in your wall wider than a 10 pence piece? It could be something serious, say the experts
August 9th
- This French-inspired take on cabinet curtains is the chicest way to banish clutter in your kitchen – and it's so easy to DIY
- Anthea Turner shares her home truths and her bad home habit she can't quit
- 'Compared to the house we bought, living in it is night and day' - their dark terraced house is now a light-filled home
August 8th
- Move over monochrome - I predict this new chequerboard tile trend will be in the most stylish kitchens in 2026
- This £19 IKEA product is the underrated home office essential you need – experts say it ‘can elevate both comfort and appearance’
- I’m a renovation expert and this is how much you should expect to pay to knock down an interior wall, and the factors that can influence the price
August 7th
- Best plants to propagate in August if you want to fill your garden borders for free
- ‘I’ve never been so ruthless!’ This is how I used the 5-second decluttering rule to *finally* declutter my under-the-stairs cupboard
- I've asked the experts - these are the best Farrow & Ball colours to transform a small kitchen
- Sorry, minimalism – colourful quiet luxury is the new way to make a kitchen feel warm and expensive
August 6th
- How and when to collect seeds from hardy annuals this summer so you can grow them for free next year
- A basement extension gave this tall, skinny house extra living space
- I saved £5,000 on a new patio by regrouting my old one - it looks even better than I had hoped
August 5th
- Forgetting to do this one thing before removing a wall could have dire consequences, say experts
- Get your home office back-to-school ready – with an exclusive 5% off FlexiSpot
- I just replaced the flooring in my home – these are the 5 decisions I instantly regret (and won’t ever make again)
- These are the 3 curtain colours experts say are going out of style for 2026 – is the shade of your window dressings on the list?
August 4th
- 6 rooms that demonstrate why blue and green are this year's coolest colour pairing
- Still dreaming of the perfect garden? QVC’s summer sale has arrived just in time
- Building pros explain what a load-bearing wall actually is and why you should ‘never assume’ you can tell a load-bearing wall just by looking at it
- ‘It makes your living room feel more connected and comfortable’ – the 4-inch seating rule is the trick interior designers have been using for years
August 3rd
- IKEA just gave me a masterclass in how to transform a kitchen with patterns – Scandi design isn't as minimal as I thought
- I’ve knocked down 8+ walls — doing it myself taught me these 5 lessons
- Are bunk beds a good idea for a kids' room? As a mum of two, these are my thoughts
August 2nd
- I reset my interior style with a declutter during my home renovation – now it finally reflects who I am at 40
- Employing blush pink as a neutral, this kitchen shows how to use a bold colour in a totally liveable way
August 1st
- Koloniträdgårdar is the Scandi garden trend we’re stealing this summer – here's how to create a serene urban garden even if space is tight
- Japandi and Wabi-Sabi are two of the biggest kitchen trends, but this is how to choose which one to try in 2026
- What is the best flooring for a busy family room? I asked 8 experts and these are the 2 styles they kept recommending