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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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April 2024

Drop-In Design Clinic
Still not quite confident with Threads but if you can’t make tomorrow’s live Drop-In Design Clinic at 12.30 pm (UK time) then drop your question…
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Design Decoded 3
In which we look at a series of rooms to understand how the decor works so we can apply it to our own places and spaces.
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The Househunter
A fully restored and extended end of terrace Victorian house in east London.
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10 Things I really, really liked this month
This month's list includes some great make-up, my new favourite ingredient, and the best book I've read in years as well as a brilliant radio show and…
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How to design ... your hall
The first in an occasional series looking at each room individually and finding the best ways to marry form and function.
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How to buy vintage for your home
I'm excited to welcome my first guest to write on these pages. Lisa Dawson (Joie de Vivre) has written a book: Resourceful Living and is full of sage…
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March 2024

The truth about that Unexpected Red Theory
Other colours are available...
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Seven decorating hacks you need to know
If you want to make the most of every room there are easy decorating tricks you can use that don't cost the earth. Read on to find out how.
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