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Aguide to creating an Accent Wall using paint or wallpaper. This will give instant wow factor to any room in the home.
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Guide to curtain alternatives for your home including fixing outside shades, putting up shutters, using blinds, and adding window film
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Designers find fresh inspiration from the past
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This article looks at how to deal with the once fashionable artex either by removing it using a wallpaper steamer or specialist product or, using plaster to skim over it. Old artex containing asbestos must be tackled by a specialist
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Looking at the style and trends with furniture makers and a return to black and dark tables and chairs
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How to get it right when finding or choosing an Architect to run a building project extension or renovation smoothly with advice on selecting briefing and establishing good communication
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Rustins Quick Dry Blackboard Black paint is the perfect product for creating a striking, modern effect for idle scribblings
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Mix and match for a living room with personality
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Deciding which colour to paint walls, ceilings and woodwork trims can be a daunting task. In this project we look at how to work with colour when decorating your home
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DIY guide to hallways with tips and ideas for creating a welcoming style with lighting mirrors new flooring and carpet
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Furnishing and decorating ideas for creating a cosy home for winter with tips on colours furniture heating and lighting
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Creating a show home look is easier than you think – Diy Fix It shows you how to create a home with Wow Factor – pristine, inviting, and stunning
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How to decorate on a budget so you can get a designer look and save money at the same time. Home makeovers can cost less money than you think.
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Step by step guide to the art of decoupage used for decorating objects, furniture and for borders on walls. We show you how to reuse designs from left over prints and wallpaper.
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Design trends for winter 2008/9 detailing colours and fabrics as well as wallcoverings furniture and furnishing
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Getting the design and remodelling of a kitchen right to create the ideal space
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Diy Fix It takes a look at ideas for creating your own wall art. Buying simple materials like canvas and frames or using leftover paints, wallpaper and fabrics mean the art work need not be expensive and DIY art can be both enjoyable and very ef ...
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We all know that feeling – climbing into bed with freshly washed and crisply ironed sheets.
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Options for environmentally friendly painting and wallpapering include paints which are free from solvents and wallpapers made from grasses and cotton. Guide to eco and non toxic alternatives
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We look at how to add interest, colour and design to a room as well as texture and depth by the use of fabric wallcoverings - from silk to leather, we explore going beyond paint and wallpaper
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Top tips for redecorating this spring with advice on the key themes colours designs and styles to give a great new look to your home
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Choosing doors for the right impression - matching period and style as well as sourcing reclaimed or salvage joinery and looking at letterboxes handles and locks.
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Going green with paint using low odour and zero solvent products. Painting walls, ceilings, wood and metal needn't impact on the environment and there's a great choice of colours.
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A look at home decorating styles for 2012 bringing you the latest trends and ideas including 'homely' homes which are really in vogue.
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Home fragrances from oils and scented candles to incense sprays and air fresheners
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Choosing houseplants and basic plant care re-potting watering feeding and maitenance
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The colours we chose when painting and decorating our homes is shown to have an affect on our mood. This guide will help you to choose the best colours for each room
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Top tips for kitchen makeovers from painting or replacing cupboard doors and tiles to adding new taps worktops and floor coverings to give a new look on a budget
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Childrens rooms and the way they are decorated can actually improve their intelligence later in life. This guide looks at the decor, colours, furnishings, wall hangings and posters and how they can help
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How house plants help clean the air in our homes as well as boost creativity and energy levels. Plants do more than just brighten up our home
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Guide to creating an American style interior with design advice and tips as well as suggestions for colours and furnishing accessories. From a 50s diner style with chrome and formica to full on Americana with Stars and Stripes flags, this is an ea ...
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Beach and holiday inspired interior design tips and advice for creating a relaxing style to any room in your home
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In this Design and Style feature we look at how to create a country style for your home. This is all about comfort and ease of design with neutral colours and old fashioned items which can be bought from reclamation yards - Simple uncluttered, b ...
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Feng Shui interior design aims to create harmony and balance in a home allowing energy to flow through the rooms and improve the feel. Materials such as metal, wood, earth, fire and water, represent mood and feeling.
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How to create the style and design of the 1950’s for your home – with florals pinks and blues, plastics and formica, metal furniture legs, as well as a huge range of appliances from refrigerators and washing machines, to ovens and even dishw ...
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Guide to Gothic style interior design which stems from the Medieval 12th century with dark dramatic rooms bold colours and decorations. Materials used include wrought iron and stone and colours such as dark red, blues and golds ar ...
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A guide to creating a Mediterranean style interior for your home using themes, ideas and influences from Spain, France, Italy and Greece. The design style is versatile and creates a warmth and feeling of relaxation by using warm tones of yellow, ...
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Create a minimalist style for your home with our guide. Minimalist design uses style and function to give a stunning but relaxing room
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Diy Fix It looks at how to create a monochrome interior design style using strong contrast between black and white elements but also adding a splash of colour with features
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A guide to recreating Renaissance interior design style using medieval and classical elements to give a sumptuous and interesting style suitable for any home
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Retro and vintage fashion and style resources and ideas for your home
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Continuing our guide to interior design, we look at shabby chic which brings together old worn and distressed items with antiques and new furniture in a creative mix of colour, style and eras
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Swedish style interior design is influenced by nature – It is elegant with light airy colours and clean lines giving a calm feel with a soft feel
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Guide to creating an interior style which evokes hot and humid tropical holidays. Ideas include options for colour, flooring, windows, furnishings and plants
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In this interior decorating article, we explore how to create a Victorian style design for your home. From wallpapers to brass fixtures and roll top baths
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The Arts and Crafts interior design style is simple and not ornamental, using wood, stained glass, hand painted tiles, printed fabrics and wallpaper
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Diy Fix It looks at how to create an Oriental or Asian interior style for your home and explores the design elements. More than just rice paper and bamboo blinds - colours, fabrics, silk and wall hangings
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Many designers are using a range of designs which identify the home and the home owner as being “green” or interested in preserving their environment. We look at the options and how to create a green home
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Celebrity interior designers move into the world of home decoration and decor
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Kitchen splashback materials ideas and styles using tiles upstands stainless steel and glass
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From true image mirrors to magnifying mirrors and illuminated as well as anti-mist models, the range of mirrors is endless. We look at the main types for use in the home and how in addition to practical applications they can add light and the ill ...
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Creating a mood board to help bring together ideas, design styles, fabrics and colours to help decide how to decorate a room. Practical tips and advice for creating your own mood boards
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For any area of the home requiring a hard wearing floor, one of the best choices is natural tiles - we look at granite, marble, stone and slate to find out how they compare
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Diy Fix It puts a new wallpaper stripping system through its paces and finds even painted woodchip comes off easily
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Using paint effects - from colourwashing and rag-rolling to stippling and cloud effects. We show you how to do some of the simpler techniques for great results
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Painting over old existing tiles is possible provided you use the right products and technique. This article shows you how and offers advice and tips for getting the paint to stick to the old tiles
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With the trend for designing open plan spaces in our homes we explore the choices for dividing rooms to visually separate the areas. Options include screens and sliding panels or simply different lighting and placement of furniture
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In this article we look at period doors for your home - Victorian Edwardian and Georgian - and discuss the design features and architectural aspects as well as materials including plastics, composites and wood
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Creative and design ideas based on this year’s styles to provide inspiration for redecorating your home. Interior design trends include Coastal Cruising, National Pride, and Easy Eclecticism.
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Guide to looking at your home in a fresh light to see the potential and options. Whether it’s a new colour scheme and wallpaper or redesigning the layout and moving interior walls, we have some tips to get you started
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A guide to setting up an office at home looking at computer equipment phone and internet lines furniture and chairs
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Hiring an interior designer can be expensive, but by looking at magazines, window displays in shops, show houses, and properties online, you can easily gather design styles and ideas as inspiration for your home
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Guide to laying a table for different occassions using table cloths placemats napkins and runners for style
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Guide to tented ceilings using draped fabric. Commonly used in conservatories, material is draped from a rose in the centre to grippers or poles. Tented ceilings can add drama to a room, make it warm or add light to a room which is dark.
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Focus showcase their affordable range of christmas decorations with everything from tress to led lights and baubles
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Interior designer address book with a look at their personal bookmarks
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Spring guide to brightening up the home with tips and ideas for kitchen lounge bathroom and bedroom to improve your mood and lighten the look and feel with simple but effective changes
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DIY Fix It tips explaining how to achieve a cohesive interior design style for your home. Tips include mood boards, colours, light and themes as well as sources of inspiration
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Buying and caring for a turkish or persian rug with tips on quality sourcing cleaning and looking after silk and wool rugs
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A quick bedroom makeover to turn your room into a hotel retreat for the night to have luxury nights in at home
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Creating a spa experience at home saving money while being luxurious pampering and fun
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Mural and wall painting ideas for the home with advice on printing your own creative designs and large photos onto wallpaper
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Guide to imaginative wallpaper and how it can be a piece of art work in itself and can turn your home from a boring blank canvas into a design piece
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For the last 10-15 years home-owners have shunned wallpaper in favour of paint.
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A guide to choosing and using the differrent types of gloss undercoat primer and emulsion paints available
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Interior and home design trends and colours for winter ranging from Forties style with floral patterns to ornate and sumptuous burgandy and black or playful silver and pastels
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Adding a new lease of life to your home with new colours - soft neutrals, vibrant citrus, tranquil greens and cool blues. New paint colours can transform your home
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