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Open-plan living room ideas – 29 ways to lay out, zone and decorate your living space for an airy yet comfortable look and feel
This is how to best approach arranging and decorating an open-plan lounge in order to elevate the space
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How to resurface a driveway, according to the pros
This is what you need to know in order to transform your drive
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3 things I regret about my open-plan kitchen, and what I wish I'd done instead
Here's how to make sure your open-plan kitchen works seamlessly in your home
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Green Smoke is Farrow & Ball’s most popular shade of green – this is how to best use this sophisticated colour to elevate your home
Green is the new neutral of 2025! And this moody, dark shade is leading the way
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Small garden ideas – 35 brilliant ways to transform a tiny outdoor space
Planting, landscaping and design tips for small gardens
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Pearl Lowe's kitchen in her Portobello home is a treasure trove of vintage finds and understated elegance
The space is imbued with a gorgeous faded glamour
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3 unexpected benefits of bindweed – it has a bad rep but experts say this invasive plant might actually be helping your soil
Set down your weeding tools! Bindweed might not be the gardening nemesis you think it is...
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The 5 best worktop colours for a small kitchen - enhance the sense of space with these clever shades
The colour of your worktop might be making your kitchen look smaller
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I’ve tried both portable and fitted air conditioning at home in a heatwave, and I have a clear favourite
Let's weigh up the pros and cons
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How to water plants in clay soil – experts share the best ways to keep them happy even in summer heat
Clay soil can be tricky to manage, especially when it comes to watering. Here’s what the experts advise…
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These ice-cream makers allow you to skip the pre-freeze
You won't need to wait a day for homemade ice-cream
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This outdoor kitchen worktop trend is an easy DIY that makes your garden look so expensive - here's how to get the look
It's the secret to a high-end alfresco space
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I’ve lived with a south-facing garden for the past five years, and this is why I’ll never buy a house with one again
It may be controversial, but I hate my sunny garden
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Joseph Joseph and Brabantia kitchen bins are hard to beat – as a kitchen editor, this is who I think comes out on top
From style to price - this is who we think wins
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'I'll be swapping my gas pizza oven for an electric one' – here's why this no-faff 'it' product is perfect for easy al fresco meals
Here's why electric pizza ovens have our vote
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Is it better to water plants in the morning or at night? Experts are leaning towards one for a few crucial reasons...
This is the best option for keeping your plants happy and hydrated
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I’m a cleaning editor, and I’ve persuaded my whole team to buy this one thing for a spotless outdoor space on a budget
I already had one, but having a second has changed the game
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Is it worth fitting air conditioning in the UK?
This is what I think as someone who has tried both fitted and portable air con (and experts agree)
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24 teenage girl bedroom ideas that will help her express her personality and style
This is how to guide your teen to create a space that’s practical and reflective of her style at the same time
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Bye bye, boring garden furniture! I’m seeing these 4 bold colours in every stylish garden this year
It’s all about vibrantly coloured outdoor pieces in 2025 – and these 4 shades are leading the way
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This 1980s Kent bungalow has been given a cool California vibe
The homeowners created their dream beach home
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5 of the best garden planning tools to help you design your dream garden
These are our favourite apps and websites
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12 small kitchen island ideas – squeeze in a stylish kitchen island no matter the size of the space
Small kitchen island ideas could be exactly what you need to add storage, worktop space or seating to your compact room
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How often does a roof need replacing?
I found out the typical lifespan and the tricks you can try to extend it
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7 of the best cabinetry colours for small kitchens - from bright, bold hues to pared-back palettes
Make sure you're choosing colour wisely for your compact kitchen
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Forget French girl chic! I predict the ‘Portuguese girl aesthetic’ is how the most stylish people will be decorating their homes this year
This playful, maximalist and imperfection-loving style is the way to bring personality and fun into your home
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14 downstairs toilet ideas that turn a compact cloakroom into an on-trend feature
Uncover the potential in your WC and add some style to your space
