And because we aim to please we’ve rounded up some of the dinkiest rooms on Houzz, picking those that pack plenty of ideas and function into a small space. We think these are all indisputably weeny. But more importantly: do you? And, either way, which of the ideas are the most relevant to your home?...

“Give me a room I can drink gin in!” was the request to designer Karen Knox from the owners of this Edwardian house. Despite its fabulous period features, the living room at the front of the house was bland and empty-looking. With building work on the agenda and busy 9-5 jobs, the owners wanted a room...

You might think being organised is not all it’s cracked up to be and a lot of hard work, but I’ll let you in on a secret – it’s about making the tedious things easier and allowing more time and energy for the fun things. It means you know where to put things away and you’re able to locate what you need,...

Your living room is the place in the house where you want to feel calm – but not catatonic. To this end, the elegant colour combination of grey and blue couldn’t be more perfect. Whether you go for indigo and charcoal or mix in bare wood or glossy white, there are various ways to present this palette...

Winter is a time of hibernation for many animals, and for Mother Nature in general –...

To hide the pipework under your bathroom or cloakroom basin, you might go for a pedestal or perhaps a functional vanity unit incorporating storage – in which case, what’s under your sink doesn’t matter and white plastic pipework will do the job just fine. But if you want to let your basin go it alone,...

Need a small console table for your hallway? Check out these ideas to find out how best to locate a handy surface in your entrance, whether it’s a slim console, a square or curved number or one that fits neatly around a radiator.

Most of us would probably agree that a room without a rug can feel unfinished, and most of us probably veer to the standard ‘just-larger-than-the-coffee-table’ size. But are we missing a trick by thinking small? These rooms with oversized rugs prove big is beautiful.

Lighting often falls by the wayside when putting together a room, when, in fact, it should be front and centre. Practical yet ambient illumination is most effective when combining several sources – such as lamps, uplights, pendants and spots – with a central control that can dial each of these up or...

Jelly and ice cream, cheese and wine, Posh and Becks… Some pairings just belong together. So if you’re thinking of embracing the colour du jour of interiors – dark green – you might want to also consider its partner in crime: gold (or brass or bronze). Because there’s just something about the glimmering...

Stumped for a gift idea? We’ve selected more than 140 of our favourite presents for animal lovers, gardeners, kids, men and women to help you find the perfect goodies for your loved ones.

The butler or Belfast sink – they’re almost the same, except that the latter has an overflow as part of the design – has become a ubiquitous feature in modern kitchens, whether contemporary in style, traditional or rustic.
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When it comes to decorating, a large room can be as much a challenge as a blessing, especially when it isn’t going to contain many items of furniture. With a spacious, high-ceilinged guest bedroom – leading to a new en-suite bathroom – to transform, and a brief to retain the lovely period features of...

Looking for decorating inspiration? We’ve put together a collection of the latest products to help you upgrade your home for autumn. Browse our selection to find rugs, lighting, seating and wall art.

Malin Crépin lives with her family on the heights of Södermalm in central Stockholm. The Swedish actor is known for her role in the film adaptations of Liza Marklund’s novels about crime-solving journalist Annika Bengtzon, for the critically acclaimed film Sami Blood and for her work with Swedish...

Slowly but surely things are moving forward; the plans have been finalised and submitted to the local council and all fingers are now firmly crossed. We’ve passed the halfway mark stripping walls, the bathroom has unceremoniously left the building (mostly via the window) and joined the pile in the garden...

Using elements from nature in your home can be a fantastic way to lift your spirits and help you feel more in touch with the changing seasons. It can be particularly effective during the darker, colder months, when you tend to spend less time outdoors. A simple display of wood or stones, or even...

If there’s one thing you need in the kitchen, it’s a collection of good quality knives, but where can you put it? Take a look at these ideas for how to store kitchen knives to help you keep these sharp tools safely out of the way, but within easy reach, too.

A good pair of lights by your bed can really lift the look of your room… equally, the wrong pair can have you squinting, bumping your head or feeling spotlit. Browse the designs and ideas here to discover some of the things to look out for when fitting bedside lights, as well a style to suit your room....

It’s easy to love weekend mornings (who doesn’t love a leisurely start to the day?), but weekday mornings don’t need to be rushed through. In fact, by reclaiming a bit of time for yourself in the morning, your workdays can begin on a note of inspiration, creativity and pleasure. The sun is up, the birds...

Grey interiors have been doing the rounds for years, but this sleek, contemporary neutral isn’t going anywhere. Equal parts modern and classic, it’s a doddle to work with. Introduce a piece of grey furniture to your existing bedroom to see how it lifts and simplifies the scheme. These exquisite examples...

When interior designer Jeanette Seabrook moved into this 1970s property, top of her wish list was to harness the fabulous views of the South Downs. As a design expert, she had masses of ideas for the job, and set about creating a bright and welcoming family home that enhanced the vistas of hills outside...

How you arrange the furniture in your living room will depend on the shape and size of your room, the items you need to arrange, the number of people in your household, and the position of doors, fireplaces and windows. If you’re having trouble deciding where to place everything, here are some options...

Swedish blogger Dasha Girine has been living in a beautiful old building in the Norrmalm district of Stockholm for a year and a half. The building’s striking architecture includes a tower on one side, and that’s where Girine lives, in a luxurious round apartment. The rooms have their original features,...

Many people shudder at the thought of putting any sort of blade to a plant, but pruning will not only prevent a plant from growing too large and improve its overall look, it will also help a plant to stay healthy and produce more quality and quantity of flowers, fruits and leaves. It’s a huge topic,...

The dressing table or, as lots of us are now calling it – American style – the vanity table, is a key piece of bedroom furniture and, after the bed, can be a real focal point. Whether you use the top of a chest of drawers, a vintage desk, or a designed-for-the-purpose piece, it’ll only look lovely if...

Scroll through the photo stream on Houzz and you’ll see home after home featuring inky coloured kitchen cabinets, black-framed windows, or dark and cosy wall paints. So it’s no surprise that our appliances are picking up on this trend – and, along with classic stainless-steel and white models, the black...

Whether you have an open-plan living area that you need to squeeze in a place to sit and eat or just relax, or you have a bijou kitchen that seems to have absolutely no room for a place to perch, take heart, there are solutions. From compact curvy tables with seats to match to barely there bespoke designs,...