Latest articles by Ruth Doherty
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Stair Runner Colors That Make Your Entryway - And Entire Home! - Look Expensive
Picking exactly the right stair runner color can elevate your whole home, making it all look so much more expensive. Experts explain how to choose
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5 Paint Colors That Will Help You Sleep Better if You Use Them in Your Bedroom
These are the "soporific" hues top color experts would choose for a sleep-boosting bedroom
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How can I make my kitchen feel more Christmassy? 7 ways to add festive ambiance with style
Interior designers and experts reveal their top tips on creating that cozy festive ambiance in the kitchen...
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5 things people who decorate with dark colors do to make their homes feel more expensive
Designers reveal the secret to elevating a moody color palette for an upscale finish
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'It's enveloping and dramatic!' This design trend flips classic decorating rules on their head - and we're loving it for 2024
Decorating your ceiling like this might seem counter-intuitive, but it's the secret to cozy, cool rooms right now, say designers
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5 of best dark colors to paint small rooms, as chosen by designers – 'they'll make them feel bigger, and ceilings higher'
Color experts and designers reveal the best dark colors for small rooms that blend style with comfort
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What is the warmest kitchen flooring? 3 options that will keep your house toasty and feel cozy underfoot
These three materials are top choices for a warm kitchen that's pleasant to be in when winter rolls around, even without underfloor heating
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6 colors designers pick for laundry rooms - exact paint matches, from classic choices to surprising shades
Make laundry a job you actually look forward to with these paint colors for your home's hardest working room
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How do you decorate an awkward entryway? 7 designer-approved tricks for tough-to-style entrances
Decorative details, clever storage and statement art all play a part in making a design-led space out of an awkward entryway
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How do you make a boring kitchen look good? 6 clever ways to add character to your cooking space
Create a chic and inviting space with these designer tricks to elevating a boring kitchen
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5 ways professional organizers maximize the storage space in your kitchen cabinets
Short on storage space? These clever tricks will ensure your kitchen cabinets are working as hard as they can...
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'It'll only take 10 minutes' - 6 kitchen tricks that people who are great at hosting do before guests come over
Designers and experts reveal their quick and easy ways to make your cooking and entertaining space an warm and inviting place
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3 paint colors minimalists love - and how designers use them to soothe
Three hues that designers reach for to create a stylish minimalist schemes, and exactly how to pair them for calming rooms
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How to design an affordable kitchen that looks luxe - 7 ways experts go upscale on a budget
Designers reveal their top tips on how to get a luxe look without breaking the bank, the small touches that can go a long way to making kitchens look more expensive
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6 of the best paint colors for rooms without much natural light
These are the shades color experts use to add drama or airiness to low-light rooms
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What furniture does a minimalist need? Designers explain how to perfect this calming look
Form and function take center stage in a minimalist home if you only decorate with what furniture a minimalist really needs
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5 paint colors designers always avoid in small spaces - including the one most people gravitate to
The paint colors that are either too cool or too overwhelming for small spaces...
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5 things designers do to make rooms look bigger - clever furniture color hacks that make a difference
These space-stretching color choices will help make your living room feel airy and open
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10 easy design tweaks for your backyard to make now so it's ready for spending time in this fall
These expert tips will ensure your outdoor space is a chic fall-ready retreat
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What should you not do in a bedroom layout? 7 simple mistakes designers notice in unbalanced spaces
Experts reveal what not to do when planning your perfect bedroom layout, and the work-arounds you can use instead for a well balanced and restful space
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What color couch makes a room look bigger? Designers reveal their favorite space-stretching sofa shades
Lighter colors work best to open up a space, but you can choose a dark sofa for a small room - here's how to do it...
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How to make a small space look more expensive - 7 tricks designers use to instantly elevate a bijou room
Small space? No problem. These expert ideas will ensure your petite pad packs a serious style punch
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'It's where design trends start' - 9 Californian kitchens with a dreamy blend of organic luxury
Laidback luxe is the order of the day in these easy, breezy Californian kitchens, full of design ideas and inspiration
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What is the most low maintenance kitchen countertop? Design experts unanimously agree
Stain and scratch-resistant as well as durable and robust, quartz offers the ideal blend of luxe and low maintenance
