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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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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: 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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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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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 •
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The best interior design books for style inspiration
Looking to learn the basics of interiors design? Or do you simply want to take your interiors inspiration offline? If so, we've put together our pick of the best interior design books for style inspiration
By Aimee Bradshaw •
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Painting stairs: 10 ideas and tips on how to update your stairs quickly
Painting stairs is actually a really easy DIY job that you can do in just a weekend – here's how plus some fab looks to copy
By Lindsey Davis •
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10 awesome ombre paint effect ideas
Find inspiration for integrating colour into your home with our pick of stylish ombre effects
By Emily Shaw •
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How to choose the perfect paint colours for every room in your home
Find out how to select the best shade for all the rooms in your home in our comprehensive guide to choosing paint colours
By Sarah Warwick •
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How to paint an ombre accent wall
Painting an ombre wall is simpler than you think; just follow our step-by-step guide to find out how
By Hebe Hatton •
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How to create space and light with glazing
From conservatories to orangeries, glass doors and expansive windows, check out our tips on how to create space and light with glazing
By Lucy Searle •
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How to choose upholstery
Buying a sofa or an armchair? Find out exactly what you need to know using our expert guide to how to choose upholstery
By Melanie Griffiths •
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Paint colour schemes for kids' bedrooms: 15 bright ideas
Children's rooms are the ideal place to let your imagination run wild! Bright cheery colours and fun schemes are what it’s all about. Check out these inspiring paint colour schemes for kids' bedrooms
By Sophie Warren-Smith •
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The best shoe racks
Cut down on clutter and give your most stylish shoes the home they deserve with our selection of the best shoe racks for hallways, mudrooms, wardrobes and more
By Anna Cottrell •
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10 of the best vanity units for perfect storage
Stylish and functional, a well-chosen vanity unit makes a great design feature in a bathroom while providing a handy storage solution
By Emily Shaw •
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11 beautiful metro tile patterns and design ideas for your home
Whether you're designing a bathroom, kitchen, utility room or cloakroom, find inspiration with our stylish metro tile patterns
By Emily Shaw •
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Buyer's guide to internal doors
Dated, ugly or out-of-character doors won’t do your interiors any favours. Make the swap to a design that’s a whole lot better with our guide to internal doors
By Sarah Warwick •
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Window treatments for period homes: 20 new ideas
These beautiful and practical window treatment ideas will make a feature of your period windows. We've got everything from blinds and shutters to curtains
By Pippa Blenkinsop •
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10 cottage style home ideas: how to create the cottage look
Create a home full of rustic country charm with these timeless cottage design ideas, from adding a must-have range cooker to layering chintzy floral prints
By Pippa Blenkinsop •
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So Real Homes: being bold with dark blue and grey paints in a family home
It can take some guts to switch from a neutral scheme to dark colours, but Instagrammer Amy Wilson of This Style Rocks shows Sian Astley how it has worked so well in her beautiful period home
By Real Homes •
