Exterior
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11 house exterior colour ideas - boost your kerb appeal with paint, cladding and tiles
Reinvent your property with a new approach to your exterior colour scheme
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Porch lighting ideas - pretty ways to cast a warming glow over your entranceway
Light up your home with these stylish porch lighting ideas
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How to make your house look expensive from the outside - design tricks to ramp up your kerb appeal
Industry experts share how to elevate the exterior of your home, with solutions to suit all budgets
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Should your front door match your windows? Experts share their design tricks to create a striking look
Make your home the envy of your neighbours
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Beautiful front porch ideas to welcome you home
A porch should be as welcoming as it is practical – here’s how you can elevate yours with 11 simple tips
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How much does it cost to paint a house? A breakdown of material and labour costs to help you budget
We show you exactly how to work out your exterior painting budget
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How often should you paint your home’s exterior? Signs your house might be due a repaint
The expert timeline to help you keep on top of your repainting schedule
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10 small front porch ideas to add character and style to your entrance
Learn how to pack a punch with our small front porch ideas
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How much does a porch cost? A breakdown of what you can expect to pay
We've put together a general ballpark of costs with all the factors that will influence the final price of building a porch
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How to make a Christmas wreath – create your own beautiful wreath from scratch on a budget
Our beginner-friendly guide to making your own festive wreath to adorn your front door
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Christmas window decors to get your home (and neighbours) in the festive spirit
Don't forget about Christmas window decor ideas - it could be just what your home needs for the perfect festive finishing touch
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14 Christmas door decor ideas to greet guests with festive cheer
Give the outside of your home a taste of the Christmas magic with our round-up of seasonal decoration ideas
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21 Christmas wreath ideas for spectacular front doors and mantelpieces
Enjoy our creative wreath ideas to make a statement this Christmas, both indoors and out
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Study reveals that this unique front door colour is set to be huge in 2024
Here's why it could be a good choice for your home
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'There is an art to making the right decisions around cladding' - architect Charlie Luxton tells us all
Ideal Home's architectural expert Charlie Luxton explains how to choose the perfect cladding for your home
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10 front door colour mistakes you should be avoiding
Planning on updating your exterior? Our guide will ensure you won't make these 10 front door colour mistakes
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Front door colour ideas – boost your curb appeal with these fabulous shades
Does your exterior need a spruce up? Our front door colour ideas will give you the low-down on what's hot
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'I just needed to have a black house' - This former pebble-dash house has been completely transformed
See how upgrading the look of your home can totally transform it – and it's easier than you think
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How to choose the best front door to make the most of your period home
Well-considered period front door ideas will help you to create a valuable first impression and can transform the appearance of your property
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The best colour to paint your front door to boost the value of your home revealed
Would you paint your door this colour to attract potential buyers?
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How much does external wall insulation cost?
Find out what to budget for external wall insulation
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A guide to external wall insulation - your questions answered
Increase your home’s energy efficiency and cut energy bills with EWI
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How to paint an exterior wall - a step-by-step to spruce-up your outdoor space
Smarten up outdoor walls with a fresh coat of paint
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Garage conversion ideas - swap a junk area for extra living space
Discover how to turn a wasted space into a haven for the whole family to use
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How much does a front door cost? Prices explained
Discover what budget you'll need for a new front door
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Get your home ready for Easter with this pretty doorscaping trend
Pretty pastels and lashings of flowers are guaranteed to give your neighbours a seasonal treat
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What does the colour of your front door say about you?
As the saying goes, first impressions are everything - and this is certainly true of your home. A beautifully painted front door makes all the difference, but what does your colour choice say about you?
