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The small, sustainable steps I've taken to becoming a slow interior advocate, and why it's important more of us do the same

Amanda Jones has a love for home decor, but also wants to balance that with a life lived more sustainably

By Amanda Jones

Why I love mixing vintage with new – and the secret to getting it right

Grace H knows how to curate a home, taking the best from the past and bringing bang up to date

By Grace H

Will vinyl floor panels look good? I've tried them instead of tiling my bathroom and have a very strong opinion

Lara Winter took the plunge and tried vinyl floor panels on her bathroom floor instead of tiles – this is her honest take on how it went

By Lara Winter

Never Not Messy: How we balance renovating with real life and how you can survive, too

David and Andrew Harrison-Colley, aka The Home Boys, share their survival tips for getting through a reno

By David and Andrew Harrison-Colley

No, butter yellow is not just glorified magnolia – here's how I'm using it to give my neutral home more warmth

It's the trend I never saw coming, but butter yellow is so much warmer than classic magnolia, and is perfect for neutral homes

By Leah Hodson

7 easy ways I sneaked colour into my rental, making it feel like home

Ammarah Hasham has found plenty of ways to give her rental home character - all of which can be done with no landlord approval required

By Ammarah Hasham

Rejuvenating this large 19th century house has been a labour of love

But it's been worth it to achieve the owners' dream home

By Charlotte Luxford

I’ve wasted thousands on getting my gutters professionally cleaned when I could have just bought these DIY tools instead

I'm officially sacking my gutter cleaning guy

By Lauren Bradbury

A lamp is the best thing you could add to your cloakroom - this is why it's the fastest way to create a luxe hotel look

It's as stylish as it is practical

By Holly Cockburn

A contemporary extension transformed this classic country house

Now it combines traditional charm with practicality for the perfect family home

By Sara Emslie

Do you need planning permission to convert a basement?

I asked a legal expert about the complex rules

By Sarah Handley

I used to dread spider season, then I got a spider catcher – it's the easiest, kindest way to deal with spiders in your house

Get your hands on one quick snap...

By Jenny McFarlane

Ready to redecorate? Here’s how to get it right first time

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There's a lot to love about block paved driveways – but my best friend has one, and this is why she's rethinking her driveway design

She gave me her honest opinion on the pros and cons

By Sarah Handley

Experts reveal how to tell if your heating system needs a power flush and what you should do about it before it gets cold

These are the tell-tale signs your heating system needs flushing and how to fix it before winter sets in

By Jenny McFarlane

9 game changing tools I'm adding to my renovation kit

And they’re all under £30

By Sarah Handley

‘It’s an exotic twist on the timeless stripe’ – interior experts share how to style zebra print in your home this autumn

Move over leopard! We can’t get enough of zebra

By Maddie Balcombe

Small living room ideas – take inspiration from these 50 stylish yet compact lounges and turn your own into a standout space

This is how to make the most of every inch of a small living room and make it look elevated at the same time

By Sara Hesikova

2 small appliances you shouldn't store in a utility room – plus the 2 that will be right at home

Keep your kitchen and utility room worktops organised to perfection

By Holly Cockburn

Are these 6 home office design mistakes ruining your productivity?

Looking to improve your productivity when working from home, your home office might be holding you back

By Holly Reaney

Check out this colourful kitchen diner and see how contrasting shades can create a joyful space

See how this couple injected light and joy into their family kitchen using clever design and bold colours

By Alexandra Pratt

Is a small kitchen with a utility better than an open plan kitchen? This is the ultimate layout for organisation

Which layout comes out on top?

By Holly Cockburn

No space for a dining room? These are the 4 tricks interior experts use to fake one instead

Dining rooms are a dying breed – but there are ways to fake a dining room even if you don’t have one

By Sara Hesikova

Where to buy spring bulbs – the best places to shop for reliable favourites and unique bloomers

I'm a gardens editor, and these are my favourite places to buy spring bulbs

By Sophie King