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The 3 Fs of interior design is the one rule the pros want you to know about when you’re decorating and arranging any room in your home

‘I would say that this is the approach we consciously use when designing any project,’ says Francesca Leat, owner, director ...
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Sorry, ugly shoe storage! I found 20 stylish pieces of furniture that will keep your shoes organised and that you’ll happily have on show in your hallway

I’m a Room Decor Editor who can’t bear ugly storage – if you can relate, these pretty shoe storage picks are for you ...
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What to do with dahlias in June – 4 expert-approved ways to kickstart this year's flowers

Our dahlia plants are set to burst into bloom from next month, which is why this month is such a crucial one in the calendar. If you want them to flower right through to the autumn, you’ll need to ...
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Rain chains are the beautiful garden feature that will turn heavy downpours into a free source of water for your plants – I've tracked down the 6 prettiest ones to hang up now

From creating a stunning water feature to collecting your own rainwater, what's not to like about rain chains?
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Aldi's tabletop gas grill is a gamechanger for small gardens – at only £40, it's the perfect way to dine alfresco on a budget this summer

BBQ season is upon us, and as a result, I've been indulging in so much social media content of mega outdoor kitchen set-ups and gigantic gardens, but sadly, that's not my reality. Faced with a small ...
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I asked 3 interior experts what storage makes a home look expensive in 2026 – 5 luxury-looking styles they recommend for a neat and elevated home

These 3 kitchen storage styles will make your kitchen look more expensive in 2026; I’m a storage-obsessed editor who hates ...
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Dunelm has just dropped a game-changing product to hide shoe storage in a tiny hallway – it’ll instantly curb clutter (and look good doing it!)

The Dunelm Rowan Shoe Storage Unit doesn’t look like any regular shoe storage, though, and you’d never guess that this ...
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Lidl launches an affordable solar battery to help with rising energy costs, but there’s a catch if you live in the UK

Lidl has launched an affordable solar battery in Germany, at an ideal time to help households offset rising energy prices. The battery is designed to work with most plug-in solar panels, which are ...
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This vibrant kitchen pairs two trending colours in an unusual way to create a high contrast kitchen that is sure to raise a smile

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. When Giles and Suzi moved from central London to rural North Wales, they found themselves with a ...
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This Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker is heatwave approved with no need for pre-freezing anything – I've used nothing else for making sweet treats for two years now

Helen's original model, the Cuisinart Ice Cream and Gelato Professional has been replaced in the range by a new and updated ...
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The easy bedroom fix to keep the sun from waking you up at 5 am this month – this is the trick experts use to protect their sleep in summer

As May ends and we head towards the summer solstice on June 21st – the day with the most hours of daylight and the shortest ...
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Every garden and outdoor space needs a bistro set – and I found 12 budget-friendly sets, all under £100

A bistro set is an essential, versatile and space-saving addition to any outdoor space, but you don't have to spend a fortune on one ...