'As a general rule of thumb, if you have darker-toned walls, then you should match this with a darker-coloured skirting board to match and give it a modern and contemporary look. On the other hand, if ...

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I often wonder if I’ll wake up and realise that for the past three and a half years, we’ve unwittingly been involved in an experimental fly-on-the-wall episode of Grand Designs. You know the story ...

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From stripe drenching to striped vases, this pattern has influenced every decor trend, big or small, over the past few years, and it is a trending pattern in bathroom design, too. While it is timeless ...

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For months, we’ve been bombarded with news of soaring energy prices and rising price caps, but do you know how much it really costs to run central heating for one hour? Well, we’ve done the sums, and ...

While we all strive for a home that looks luxe, creating one can be a costly business. Yes, you could hunt out designer dupes that look like real thing, or track down amazing deals on pricey furniture ...

An extension, meanwhile, offers many options. ‘We tend to find that extensions work best and are more desirable for families looking to expand on the space they have in a functional way,’ says James ...

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' Fast-growing hedges such as cherry laurel, privet, leylandii and bamboo are the perfect alternative to man-made fences,' says Chris Cooper, senior product manager at battery lawnmower specialists ...