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Concrete flooring: a buyer’s guide
Concrete flooring is the ultimate choice for a contemporary interior, or it can add a modern twist to a room in a more traditional home. Find out how to choose concrete flooring in our guide
By Anna Cottrell •
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Mood boards: how create a mood board for colour scheming
Planning a room makeover? You need to know about mood boards – they're a brilliant way to get colour scheming right first time. Find out all you need to know here...
By Beth Murton •
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Hallway paint colours: 26 inspiring decorating ideas
Take some inspiration from these hallway paint colours and give your space a refresh
By Anna Cottrell •
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How to paint on new plaster
Learn how to paint on new plaster to achieve a professional finish and avoid the hassle of putting up lining paper
By Hebe Hatton •
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How to render walls: a beginner's guide to rendering
Refresh your home's exterior with a coat of render. Find out how to render walls in our easy to follow guide by DIY and renovation expert Michael Holmes
By Michael Holmes •
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13 Arts & Crafts ideas
Use these Arts & Crafts ideas to create a beautiful interior that celebrates nature and nostalgia with archive prints
By Pippa Blenkinsop •
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How to lime wood: everything you need to get that white wash effect
Want to know how to lime wood? Helaine Clare's simple, step-by-step instructions will help transform old wood furniture and exposed timber surfaces
By Helaine Clare •
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10 exterior home makeover ideas
Looking for house facelift ideas to change the exterior of your home? From new windows to a simple coat of paint, the changes you make can be transformative. Here's how
By Michael Holmes •
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Terraced house design: 11 ideas to transform a Victorian property
These terraced house design ideas offer flexibility and variety. Get an idea of what can be achieved with our pick of amazing transformations
By Lucy Searle •
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Living room paint ideas: 16 colour schemes to brighten your space
Looking for living room paint ideas to transform your space? A new shade of paint can make a big difference with little effort – or cost. Here are our favourite living room paint trends and makeover ideas
By Sophie Warren-Smith •
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Colour blocking wall ideas: 18 clever ways with paint
Colour blocking wall ideas can take your colour scheming to a whole new level: it's the must-have interiors trend for contemporary and traditional rooms
By Anna Morley •
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Bedroom paint ideas: 15 best bedroom colours
Looking for the perfect bedroom paint ideas? Whether you’re a fan of pretty pastels or deep dramatic shades, we've got you covered...
By Sophie Warren-Smith •
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How to cut in when painting a wall or ceiling
Learn how to cut in with a paintbrush to achieve clean lines at the corners and edges with our handy step-by-step guide
By Hebe Hatton •
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How to strip paint from wood
Learn how to strip paint from wood – in this case, a door – in order to reveal the wood's natural beauty below with step-by-step instructions from DIY expert Helaine Clare
By Helaine Clare •
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How to paint tiles
Learn how to paint tiles and transform tired (or outright ugly) tiles into something more stylish – it's easy and affordable
By Hebe Hatton •
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How to fit skirting boards
Looking for expert advice on how to fit skirting boards?Whether you’re putting the finishing touches to an extension or updating an existing room, use this step-by-step guide to find out how (it's easier than you might imagine)
By Hebe Hatton •
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Save £300 on energy bills – with a particular paint colour
We reveal the paint colour that makes you feel warmer, so you can turn down the thermostat...
By Amelia Smith •
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Botanical wallpapers: 22 fabulous floral, leaf and plant-inspired designs
Our pick of the most beautiful botanical wallpapers, from statement leafy prints to calming delicate trails, will bring the outside in...
By Pippa Blenkinsop •
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Revealed: shopping secrets from a home stylist
Every month we speak to interiors and homes Instagrammers to get the inside track on what to buy where. This month, we chat to stylist Pippa Jameson about her shopping secrets
By Hebe Hatton •
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The best bathroom paints
Browse our list of the best bathroom paints created for those decorating and in need of a splash of inspiration
By Annie Collyer •
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The Attenborough effect could be helping reduce the waste produced when decorating
Crown lead the way as the first manufacturer to produce paint packaging made from 100% recycled plastic and it could dramatically alter the waste produced when decorating
By Emily Shaw •
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Best white paint: 10 of the best colours and how to use them
Looking for the best white paint? We know it can be surprisingly tricky, so we have rounded up a few of our faves...
By Hebe Hatton •
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The best paint strippers
These are the best paint strippers you can buy, whether you prefer a high-powered heat gun or the paste and scraper route
By Annie Collyer •
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The best paints for kids' rooms
These are the best paints for kids' rooms, from low-VOC formulations for easier breathing to magical sparkly finishes
By Annie Collyer •
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Grey paint: 10 of the best colours and how to use them
Looking for grey paint ideas? We've got you covered with our round up of the best grey paint for every room of your house...
By Hebe Hatton •
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How to restore and clean encaustic floor tiles
FInd out how to restore and clean encaustic floor tiles in Victorian and Edwardian hallways with this step-by-step guide
By Helaine Clare •
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How to repair stone floors
Find out how to repair stone floors, with expert advice from Douglas Kent, technical and research director of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings
By Douglas Kent •
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The best DIY deals for August 2019
It's the perfect time for DIY jobs, so here are the best DIY deals to help you do them! From gloves to nail guns and hammers, we've got the best prices
By Annie Collyer •
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Easy painting ideas: 10 quick ways to update your home this weekend
Want easy painting ideas to give your home a quick (and cheap) refresh? Check out these inspiring but simple paint ideas...
By Hebe Hatton •
