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Wow! Who knew Lights4fun autumn lighting collection would be so glam?
Lights4fun have launched their autumn lighting, and it's gorgeous. From glowing pumpkins to LED lighting, it's perfect for adding a cosy atmosphere to any room
By Anna Cottrell •
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How to restore and clean encaustic floor tiles
Discover 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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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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How to create a chalkboard wall: 12 top tips and ideas
Thinking of adding a chalkboard wall? Here are our top tips for where they work best and how to create one successfully
By Lindsey Davis •
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These beautiful Ikea rugs will add softness and texture to any room
Our pick of Ikea rugs is guaranteed to breathe new life into your living spaces
By Anna Cottrell •
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Resin flooring: a buyer’s guide
Resin flooring is a great choice for a contemporary interior. Practical and versatile, it’s warm and smooth underfoot and comes in virtually any colour
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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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 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 Black Friday 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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Best paint sprayer 2020: speed up your paint jobs
We've found the best paint sprayers for all your DIY projects – great coverage and a speedy experience are par for the course
By Anna Cottrell •
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Real home: a colourful renovated 1960s terrace
Robyn and Jamie transformed a boring beige box with a profusion of curiosities – creating a warm and vibrant home in the process
By Mandi Miller •
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How to remove wallpaper
Ready to rethink a dated wallpaper scheme? Here's how to remove wallpaper, whether you're planning to use a steamer or chemical stripper...
By Emily Shaw •
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The best decorating deals
No matter how big or small the job, ensure you get the best decorating deals with us. From paint to wallpaper and even decorating tools, we've got the best prices
By Annie Collyer •
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Decorating suppliers: a sourcebook of the top 50 decorating essentials
Planning on decorating your home? Whether you're refreshing one room or redecorating the whole house as part of a larger renovation project, use this list of our top decorating essentials to find the best suppliers and sources. We've got plenty of decorating and design advice, too
By Emily Shaw •
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The best paint brushes for all your DIY needs
If a job’s worth doing, it’s worth doing right, so before you embark on your next painting adventure, check out our pick of the best paint brushes for outside, inside, and every other side you can think of
By Emily Shaw •
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How to strip and repaint original plaster mouldings
Often smothered with layers of paint build-up, decorative plaster mouldings should be a room’s crowning glory. Discover how to strip and repaint original plaster mouldings to restore them
By Helaine Clare •
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White wallpaper design ideas: 11 ways to brighten your rooms
If you love neutral schemes and find bold wallpapers too much, use our white wallpaper design ideas to make a subtle statement
By Sophie Warren-Smith •
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Bedroom wallpaper design ideas: 14 ways to add character
From murals to florals, check out these inspiring bedroom wallpaper design ideas...
By Hebe Hatton •
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14 gorgeous grey wallpaper ideas
Designing a space that's stylish and sophisticated? Our grey wallpaper ideas are just what you need for a modern finish
By Sophie Warren-Smith •
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14 contemporary wallpaper design ideas
From natural textures to statement tropical prints, give your walls a new lease of life with these super stylish contemporary wallpaper ideas
By Emily Shaw •
