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I avoided skirting boards in my lime-plastered spare room and used this rustic alternative insteadSkirting boards aren't for every house or room, so we opted for something different
By Amy Reeves
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3 interiors experts reveal how to lay out the perfect multi-tasking spare room that feels useful and welcomingFinally, solve the puzzle that is the spare room
By Amy Reeves
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How I source unique gems on Vinted to make my home stand outWhile a quick high-street fix is always tempting, a truly interesting home thrives on eclecticism
By Grace H
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How to create a kids’ play area in an open-plan living room – 4 interior designers reveal their top 5 tips on how to make it workFrom zoning to toy storage, here's everything the pros want you to know
By Sara Hesikova
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5 drought-tolerant flowering plants that are quietly replacing hydrangeas in 2026 – they’ll make your garden look gorgeous even during a heatwaveThe showy alternatives you can add to your garden
By Kezia Reynolds
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Hidden pantries are the secret to chic kitchen storage – here's how to create an inconspicuous pantryKeeping storage hidden from plain sight is the shortcut to a stylish kitchen design
By Holly Cockburn
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7 things that are making your bedroom look dated – here's how to fix them for 2026 and beyondDesign experts explain what looks are out and what looks are in
By Amy Lockwood
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I transformed the darkest corner of my garden into a leafy oasis with these beautiful shade-loving plantsMy permanently shady border felt like wasted space until I planted these up
By Kayleigh Dray
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10cm gaps are a kitchen design bug bear – here's how to make the most out of every inch of spaceDon't let any space go to waste in your kitchen
By Holly Cockburn
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Everything I know about renovations – after a very steep learning curve!There's been disbelief and bewilderment, happiness and regret, acceptance and personal growth
By Francesca Swan
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5 tips I'm following to keep my kitchen cool this summer – and they don't require a fan or ACThis is the only expert advice you need this summer
By Holly Cockburn
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This IKEA shoe storage hack turns even the smallest of nooks into usable storage spaceIt’ll banish shoe clutter once and for all
By Lauren Bradbury
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The 4 houseplants that have survived my renting journey – they've been tried, tested and often neglected!They need to be resilient to handle a nomadic lifestyle
By Ammarah Hasham
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I asked experts how to weatherproof a pergola – these are the 6 upgrades they recommendedYou'll be able to use it whatever the weather
By Jenny McFarlane
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I saved over £500 by reupholstering my dream footstool myself - here's how I used secondhand finds to make it happenA professionally upholstered footstool can set you back hundreds, but I made mine for around £100
By Holly Cockburn
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25 decluttering methods – expert-approved, tried and tested techniques that really workFrom the 50/50 rule to Swedish death cleaning, we take a look at the clutter busters that really work
By Jenny McFarlane
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‘Window stacking’ is the method experts recommend to keep your home cool in the July heatwave – this is how to do it in your homeThis is how to prep and heat-proof your home for the impending rise in temperatures
By Sara Hesikova
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My 3 favourite colour combinations in our homeThey create rooms that feel lived in rather than decorated
By Lara Winter
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Thought your garage was too small for conversion?According to the experts, there are lots of ways to transform even tiny spaces into useful new additions
By Natasha Brinsmead
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Does an air purifier cool a room? The experts share what they can and can't do for those looking to beat the heat this summerThere is an alternative to consider, though
By Lauren Bradbury
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I slept under bedding traditionally used by Indian Maharajas during June's hot and humid nights - and it's a heatwave gamechangerThis monsoon-friendly bedding now suits Britain's changing climate
By Amy Lockwood
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Stepping outside and the chapter we’ve been waiting for – the garden is part of the renovation, we just hadn’t had the headspace to think about it until nowIt's a welcome change after years pouring our attention inwards
By David and Andrew Harrison-Colley
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I asked three pro organisers how they create order in small homes with limited storageTop tips to banish clutter
By Lauren Bradbury
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I’ve used this electric mop over 100 times, and this is how I honestly feel about it eight months after my first reviewThis is why I'm still in my electric mop era
By Lauren Bradbury
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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
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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Experts reveal the best places to put air conditioning in a housePlus the spots to avoid to get the most out of your investment
By Natasha Brinsmead
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I've spent so much time in the garden this spring that I've almost forgotten about the house – and I couldn't be happier with the trade-offBy June, the garden has become my entire personality
By Hannah Carvell


