Renovation
Everything you need to know about renovating your home. Whether you’re transforming your extension or designing one from scratch, starting a new project can be overwhelming. We have budget guides and essential checklists for all your renovation and design work
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Renovation
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Graham & Brown Wallpaper of the Year 2020 revealed – it’s floral and fabulous
Hot off the press, we can unveil the hero wallpaper design of next year
By Tamara Kelly
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Here's why everyone's talking about these Next blinds
This launch definitely measures up!
By Miriam Habtesellasie
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Find the perfect carpet for every room with Brintons and Laura Ashley
Promotional feature with Brintons
By Emma J Page
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Transform a room with one pot of paint
With a little imagination and not much time at all, you could add a little colour and a lot of style to a space.
By Michela Colling
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Meet a fresh new talent in interiors
Here's inspiration from Anthony Hughes, the final interiors expert from our Lenor Fresh Talent panel...
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Pick an archive wallpaper
Need inspiration? Check out our selection of wallpapers based on classic archive prints
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Are you a country mouse or a town mouse? Take our interiors test!
Take our test and see which interior excites you more. Are you gaga for an AGA or bananas for a swanky basement conversion?
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Paint colours - the essential guide
Choosing paint colours? When it comes to instantly reviving and refreshing a room, paint stakes its claim as a key decorating tool
By Charlotte Duckworth
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Property development tips
Do you love buying and selling property, and are prepared to get your hands dirty? Then property developing could be for you. Read our top tips to find out.
By Jennifer Drew
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Need a quick way to transform a room? Meet our new rug collection from Very
Which look will you go for?
By Amy Cutmore
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9 ways to add a little War and Peace theatre to your interior
Rococo, Regency and revival of the Gothic; how many imperial fashions can you pack into your home?
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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9 fabulous festive doorways
Christmas inspired decoration ideas for your front door this festive season
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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8 reasons why we’re loving Zoella’s interior style
We take a look at YouTube's hottest vlogger's favourite homeware buys
By Kate Selvaratnam
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Which Mad Men character's style would you steal?
From Don Draper's luxe living room to Peggy Olson's Beatnik bedroom, we've picked our favourite looks inspired by Mad Men's retro interiors
By Amy Cutmore
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Patriotic palettes: Red and white decorating schemes for St George’s Day
Transform your home into a patriotic homage on this most English of days
By Kate Selvaratnam
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The 7 interior design trends you need to know – hot from Milan
Livingetc presents its roundup of the latest interior design trends, straight from last week's Salone de Mobile furniture fair in Milan.
By Sarah Baldwin
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Side return extension ideas – plus how to build one and how much it will cost
Thinking about a side-return extension? Turn a wasted outdoor space into a flexible living area with our guide, including cost, building and more.
By Jenny McFarlane
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New Wave collection: 6 wallpapers you have to see
Liven up a feature wall or bring a whole room to life with these six inspiring designs from the New Wave collection at Graham & Brown
By Sophie Thrower
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Green and blue colour schemes 2013 – 10 of the best
Blue and green should always be seen! View these great colour combination ideas for your home. Find more colour design ideas at housetohome.co.uk
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Dulux’s new paint range promises to transform your walls with just one coat of paint
One coat is all you need to take your walls from drab to fab with the clever Dulux Simply Refresh range
By Holly Phillips
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Look to the latest lighting designs to bring some character into your home
From loveable monkeys and elegant flamingos to cute hares, cheeky rats and wide-eyed bunnies, animal-themed lighting is a fun trend you won’t want to miss...
By Rachel Ogden
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Celia Rufey answers your wallpaper questions
Decorating expert Celia Rufey answers your home decorating questions on everything from French wallpaper to mirrored walls. For more expert home advice, hints and tips visit housetohome.co.uk
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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3 things you need to know about chalk paint
The reasons why this versatile paint is an upcycler’s dream
By Georgina Probert
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True Romance: 6 enchanting schemes to keep you cosy this autumn
Hunker down this season with a soft, soothing scheme in a pretty romantic palette
By Sophie Thrower
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Window blind ideas – treatments for privacy, insulation and decoration in any room
Add the perfect finishing touch to your windows with the right blind idea
By Tamara Kelly
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Four clever ways of lighting your home this autumn
We hate to say it, but it's getting darker outside...
By Amy Cutmore
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Don't Move, Improve! Step inside 2016's most innovative house transformations
Be inspired by these contemporary extensions and conversions that show you don't have to move to get more space
By Ginevra Benedetti