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Spanish interiors are nothing like my style – so why have I fallen completely in love with them?I’ve been questioning everything I thought I knew about minimalism
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I created a pink pantry without overdoing the pink – here’s how I used colour without overwhelming the spaceCan a pink pantry work in a neutral home? I think so.
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Want a home that’s unique and stands out from the crowd? I think it’s time to ditch the trendsLearning what you truly love is the key to creating a home that feels like you
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I can tell in 5 minutes why a room doesn’t feel right – here’s what I look forBefore you buy anything new, these are the six things I check to work out what’s really wrong with a room
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The everyday essentials that helped me survive renovation lifeThe small things that made my home feel special throughout the chaos
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Why I’m putting all my favourite trinkets under glass clochesThe decorating trick that turns your treasures into beautiful displays
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The 5 things I’d tell my child to buy for their university room to make it feel like homeFrom a washable rug to layered lighting
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I’ve stopped hiding family life in my home – and I love it more for itFrom children’s artwork to inherited treasures, I’ve stopped treating the things that make our house ours as clutter
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We couldn’t find the shower enclosure we wanted, so we built it ourselvesHow we turned a standard bathroom into something that feels completely bespoke using timber, glass and a little DIY
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I took up pottery – and it’s completely changed the way I see my homeWhy making my own mugs, bowls and garden ornaments has made our home feel more personal
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I don’t follow interior trends, but this colourful style has me hookedWhimsical decor is bringing colour, pattern and personality back into our homes – and I’m completely on board
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The female artists I keep coming back to for colourful, characterful artThe artists behind my favourite pieces – plus the ones I’m eyeing next
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I went to Australia and found interior inspiration in the strangest placesFrom a shopping centre toilet to a family lunch, these are the unexpected details I’m now planning to steal for my home
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Controversial opinion: I wish there were no interior design trendsWhy I think the pressure to keep up with the latest looks is fuelling overconsumption – and stopping us finding our own style
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Sorry stripes, but this is the pattern I can’t stop buyingThere's another timeless, affordable print that's been quietly taking over my home
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I thought finishing our kitchen would make me happy – I was wrongThe real moment came long after the builders had gone
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I’m a renter who loves DIY – these are the five rules I never breakAfter years of transforming rented homes, I’ve learnt exactly what’s worth trying (and what could cost you your deposit)
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I realised I was saving my nicest things for people who don't live hereNow I use the things I love every single day.
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We wanted our new extension to look like it had always been there – here's how we did itThis forgotten outbuilding has been given a new life
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I was embarrassed by my unfinished home until someone else photographed itI thought the wonky walls, scratched floors and unfinished projects would be all they saw – I couldn't have been more wrong
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Ask Lucy: From can't-live-without cleaning products to what to do with a soiled sofaSolving your cleaning queries one at a time
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I avoided rugs for years as a mum of 2 and cat owner – here’s what finally made me give inAnd it turned out to be the ultimate missing design detail
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I spent 6 months cooking on a camping stove – here’s why my new kitchen was worth the chaosWhen you are spending so much on a renovation, every choice feels like a risk
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Why I'm stepping away from 'click now, next day delivery' shopping for goodTrading it for independent quality, personal service, and unique finds will completely change how you shop
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My home took 5 years to feel finished – and I’m glad I didn’t rush itFrom decorating mistakes to slow upgrades, this is what I’ve learnt about creating a home that feels personal
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The £1,000 phone call that saved our dream kitchenI ignored my own professional advice, trusted the wrong people and nearly lost the marble I'd spent months choosing
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I can’t paint my rental, but this simple decorating trick makes all the differenceMy secret weapon for adding character and creating cosy corners
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I tried dozens of eco swaps – these are the ones that actually work better than plasticI tried living with less plastic – these five swaps surprised me
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I only ever finish 85% of every DIY project – and I've stopped feeling guilty about itI've finally made peace with never quite finishing
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We turned our old outside loo into the most beautiful spot in our gardenThis forgotten outbuilding has been given a new life
