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My new paint and tile collaborations
It's a dream come true to be able to launch a range of 12 heritage colours inspired by my house in Italy – alongside an exclusive collection of matching…
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The truth about that Unexpected Red Theory
Other colours are available...
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Design Decoded
Looking around someone else's beautiful house is not only good for the soul but can help us understand how to design our own homes.
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10 Things for June
A round-up of all the things that have caught my eye over the last month or so – from new launches and lighting to rattan and rugs.
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The third annual Wow!house is a showcase for the imagination to run wild.
Interior designers have been given free rein to decorate one of the 19 rooms – and the results are dramatic, wild and always inspiring. Come in for a…
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Why the pursuit of perfectionism is ruining your home
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The truth about that Unexpected Red Theory
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The five Fs of successful interior design
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The Househunter
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The curse of the iron triangle
The saying goes that you can have it good, you can have it fast, or you can have it cheap – but you can't have all three. It's known as the iron…
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Designers in conversation: Nicola Harding
The first in an occasional interview series. Plus, for paid subscribers, her complete guide to getting your lighting right
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The HouseHunter
Taking inspiration from real properties to help with our own places and spaces
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City Design Guide: Milan
Every April, Milan hosts the biggest trade fair of its kind in the world – responsible for 10 per cent of the country's GDP. Here's a small guide to the…
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The five Fs of successful interior design
There are many routes to getting your interior design right but you must start with the five fundamentals before you pick the fancy wallpaper swatches…
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Design Decoded: Bathroom Special
One of the smallest rooms in the house and often the only one with real privacy, it serves to cleanse both body and soul. Form often follows function…
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10 Things for May
A round-up of things that have caught my eye. From events and new collections to the hot (or should that be cool?) new trend for all things silver – and…
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The Househunter
Taking a virtual stroll round a property on the market, to see how it might inspire our own places and spaces.
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How to make a small room look bigger
The first in a new series looking at common design dilemmas. Read on for three ways to tackle any interiors issue – and how to apply them in your home.
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Mad About The House by Kate Watson-Smyth
Mad About The House by Kate Watson-Smyth
Beautiful rooms and expert interior design advice from the best-selling author and founder of the award-winning blog madaboutthehouse.com
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