DecoratingHow Should I Decorate a North-facing Room?
Follow this expert advice to help you harness the benefits of low light levels and create a cool, calming space
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Houzz ToursRoom Tour: A Kitchen Extension With an Enviably Comfy Window Seat
How an empty shell became a calm, cosy yet practical space with a strong connection to the garden
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Bathrooms5 Inspiring Before and After Bathroom Transformations
Want to visually expand your bathroom, create a retreat, or improve accessibility? Check out these designs first
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Renovating7 Achievable Goals for Your House This Year
Small tweaks to a home’s look and functionality can boost joy, calm and productivity. Are these to-dos on your list?
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Houzz ToursKitchen Tour: Gorgeous Glazing Floods a New Extension With Light
A spacious new kitchen and dining space with stunning steel windows transforms the rear of this Victorian family home
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Houzz ToursKitchen Tour: A Clever Layout Creates a Dedicated Area for Baking
A zoned design lets the owner of this kitchen run her cake business while leaving space for family life and socialising
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LifestyleIs Your Bedroom Designed for a Good Night’s Sleep?
Find out how the right bedside tables, bedding, rugs and storage can help you get more restful slumber
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Decorating7 Ways to Work On-trend Patterned Seating
From ‘pattern-washing’ to reupholstered vintage pieces and clashing prints, decorative sofas and chairs are on the rise
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Houzz ToursHouzz Tour: Built-in Storage and Soft Colours Reboot a 1970s Home
If the location is right but the house isn’t, there’s often room for reinvention, as this inspiring project proves
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RenovatingWhat’s the Best Way to Dress My Windows?
Baffled by blinds? Confused about curtains? This beginner’s guide to window treatments will help you sort your shutters from your sheers
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