Latest articles by Hebe Hatton
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How to dog-proof a living room – 6 tips from designers (and pet owners) who have done it successfully
Because getting the balance between form and function is even more key when you add a furry friend
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The 1980s glass brick design trend is big for 2024 - designers love how they make homes lighter and lovelier
Hear us out, glass blocks are cool again and these designers can prove it...
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6 simple ways you can make your front yard look beautiful without having to plant anything new
Because updating your front yard needn't always be about the planting, and some easy design tweaks can quickly make it way more beautiful
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Patio Privacy Ideas — 7 Tricks to Give Outdoor Spaces Instant Seclusion
Because even if your yard is surrounded by busy city life, you can still create your own outdoor oasis with these patio privacy ideas
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5 living rooms with indoor trees that prove why they're the most elevating trend of 2024
Forget a new sofa, an indoor tree just went to the top of our to buy list
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6 incredible one-bedroom apartments - huge inspiration for any small space
Not quite a studio, but not lots of space to play with, one bedroom apartment can be tricky, but these homes show how it's done...
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What's replacing the accent wall? Designers love these 5 new on-trend ways to bring your home to life
Accent walls still have their place, but you can do far more exciting things with a bare wall than paint or wallpaper...
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These low maintenance indoor trees mean anyone can have one - even me, who can't keep plants alive
Want the aesthetic of an indoor tree but not the responsibility? These are the low maintenance types plant experts recommend
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How to make your sunroom (or any sunny corner) look more expensive
Designers let us know how they create sunrooms that feel chic and elevated with six simple steps that allow you to bask in style
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5 kitchen colors going out of style for 2024 – plus the 5 shades designers are replacing them with
Want to design a kitchen that has longevity? These are the outdated colors to avoid and what to go for instead
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4 secrets to perfecting the mirror in a small bathroom which makes it feel bigger, better and more beautiful
It might not seem like a big decision in your bathroom remodel, but designers all agree the position of your bathroom mirror can make all the difference
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6 vegetables to plant in August that will still give you produce this year
It's never too late to get growing, and these 6 vegetables to plant in August prove that the crops can just keep on coming
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7 big - huge! - decor mistakes most people make in small bedrooms and how to avoid them
From the colors to avoid, to the layouts that are never going to work, interior designers let us know what not to do in a small bedroom
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'You'll never feel uncomfortable' - 7 simple ways to make your home feel more like you
Because designing a decor scheme that looks stylish and making your home feel like you at the same time actually takes quite a bit of skill
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5 flowers to plant in August so your backyard keeps on blooming
A little bit of clever planting means that flowers will keep on coming in your backyard. Here's what to put into the ground in August
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Retro 'chik blinds' are now a surprising trend again - both elegant and super affordable
Designers are bringing back bamboo chik blinds and it's a move we never saw coming. But they're versatile and affordable and surprisingly smart
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'Cook dinner feeling soothed' - the 8 most calming colors for a small kitchen
From classic calming greens to unexpected moodier shades, these are the colors to go for if you want a serene small kitchen
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7 front door plants that immediately make your home look more welcoming
A simple update for your front door, plants can soften the space, adding texture and shape – here are the best ones to make your home feel more welcoming
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An easy add-on to your curtains makes rooms look expensive - designers explain
Designers are creating a new trend for curtain borders, reimagining them in contemporary colors and styles which make spaces feel more luxe
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'It's a centuries-old movement!' This creative ceiling idea is trending as a way to elevate your room's 'fifth wall'
From antique copper tin to uber-cool subways designs, tiling a ceiling is the new way to make a statement in any room
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Designers share secrets to making your TV console more stylish - little twists that make this unloved piece more elegant
Because it's a piece of furniture you look at - or just above - so often, we asked designers how they decorate a console table to turn tech into something far more stylish
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Cactus are the low-effort garden trend of 2024 - 9 ways designers use them to create elevated, sustainable spaces
Cactus gardens are the one look we can all do well without having to rely on too much water. Low maintenance and beautiful, this is how designers use them
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How to make your driveway look more expensive - the expert style guide to elevating your home from the outset
Give your driveway the attention it deserves with these tips for making it more of a feature of your home
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Is your outdoor dining table in the right place? Designers on the secret formula to the most elevated alfresco setup
Knowing if your outdoor dining table in the right place means you can live alfresco in style, entertaining and relaxing to your heart's content
