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How a radical rethink gave this Regency home a contemporary but sensitive makeover
A change of palette helped harmonise old and new
By Janet McMeekin
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I'm a Sleep Editor, who has more bed linen than I know what to do with – this is the £12 solution that's transformed my bedding storage woes
And I'm about to order more...
By Amy Lockwood
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This £29 IKEA buy has drastically reduced the amount of dust in my home — and it’s £100s cheaper than its competitors
It's small but mighty
By Lauren Bradbury
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A calming colour palette gives this Victorian house super-peaceful vibes
With its oh-so-soothing green and blue combo
By Sara Emslie
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This Victorian home is decorated in a kaleidoscope of patterns and colours
Heritage hues and period-appropriate wallpapers have revitalised this property's interiors
By Karen Darlow
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Zoe Ball's colourful kitchen island shows how easy it is to create a characterful cooking space - here's how she did it
Being brave with colour will reap huge rewards
By Holly Cockburn
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A strict colour palette and vintage finds have turned this semi-detached Edwardian house into an elegant family home
Sticking to a three-colour palette of green, pink and yellow and mixing in plenty of vintage furniture and art has created an authentic period feel
By Stephanie Smith
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Coastal style gets a cheerful update in this colourful cottage
Bright stripes and bold colour blocking make decorating fun
By Sara Emslie
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Dreams of living by the sea made this family decamp and create a beautiful pastel-coloured home
A bold move to the Dorset coast saw this family completely transform their dated 1980s house into their ideal home
By Marisha Taylor
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Packed with classic neutrals and pops of warming colour, this new build oozes country-style charm
With a keen eye and careful planning, you can give a country-style revamp to any space
By Marisha Taylor
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‘Our bathroom went from drab to fab – the new peach and blue colour scheme looks super-smart'
Discover how this home owner transformed a dull, outdated bathroom into a vibrant and stylish sanctuary
By Marisha Taylor