Latest articles by Ruth Doherty
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Stair Runner Colors That Make Your Entryway - And Entire Home! - Look ExpensivePicking 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 BedroomThese 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 styleInterior designers and experts reveal their top tips on creating that cozy festive ambiance in the kitchen...
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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 underfootThese 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 shadesMake 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 entrancesDecorative 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 spaceCreate 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 cabinetsShort 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 overDesigners 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 sootheThree 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 budgetDesigners 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 lightThese 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 lookForm 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 toThe paint colors that are either too cool or too overwhelming for small spaces...
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10 easy design tweaks for your backyard to make now so it's ready for spending time in this fallThese 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 spacesExperts 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 shadesLighter 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 roomSmall 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 luxuryLaidback 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 agreeStain and scratch-resistant as well as durable and robust, quartz offers the ideal blend of luxe and low maintenance
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How to use your kitchen's dead space in ways that improves your overall decorDesigners explain how to get the most from your kitchen by turning the parts that you've forgotten to love into stylish and functional areas
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How can I make my staircase look better? 6 ways designers easily create a more beautiful homeExperts reveal exactly what you need to do to create a chic and upscale staircase
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5 colors that make living rooms look bigger - how design experts give small spaces an airier feelWhite is the obvious space-boosting shade but what other colors can make a living room look bigger too? Our experts reveal all
