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Ask a Designer
10 Questions to Ask an Interior Designer Before You Hire Them
By Abigail Owens
If you’re considering using an interior designer, it’s important you get it right. Here are the key questions to ask before you decide
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Architecture
10 Key Things You Might Not Know About Planning Permission
By Michael Schienke
Let this introduction to Planning Permission help you get a handle on the paperwork needed for your project
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Decorating
A Beginner’s Guide to Getting Wallpaper Right
By Sophie Baylis
Follow the experts’ wallpaper ideas and tips to ensure a successful finish
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Lifestyle
How to Clean Water Marks From Wooden Surfaces
By Bonnie McCarthy
Check out these ideas for removing cloudy white water marks and making your wooden surfaces look like new again
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Bathrooms
No-fuss Weekend DIYs to Boost Your Bathroom
By Lara Watson
Try these quick and easy craft ideas to add some personality to your washroom
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Decorating
How to Choose the Perfect Curtains
By Sophie Baylis
This buyer’s guide will take you through the many curtain options and help you decide which will work wonders in your space
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Bathrooms
How to Work the Mix-and-match Trend in Your Bathroom
By Sophie Baylis
Sourcing fixtures and fittings from different suppliers creates a personalised look. Read this expert advice for mixing it up
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Decorating
7 Design Rules That are Definitely Worth Bending
By Yanic Simard
Sometimes, doing something out of the ordinary in your home can look extraordinary. Check out these rule-breaking ideas for inspiration
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Kitchens
10 Questions to Help You Get the Measure of a Kitchen Designer
By Graeme Wilson
A good designer should know the questions to ask about your kitchen project – but what should you ask them before signing up?
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Bedrooms
No-fuss Weekend DIYs to Revamp Your Bedroom
By Lara Watson
Quick, achievable and budget-friendly projects to jazz up your bedroom in a day or two
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Gardening
How to Grow a Container Garden
By Claudia De Yong
Whether you’re short on outside space or just love pots, containers will bring a host of colour and interest to your garden
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