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Should you sleep facing north? This is why your bad night's sleep could be down to your bed pointing the wrong way
Struggling to sleep? We asked experts whether switching up the layout of your bedroom could be the solution
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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How to keep a bedroom warm in winter without heating – affordable tips for a cozy night's sleep
With these foolproof methods, we'll show you how to keep a bedroom warm in winter with ease
By Oonagh Turner • Published
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How to quickly organize, declutter and store kitchen appliances - 6 swift steps to a tidy cooking space
Expert tips for a fast and easy kitchen clear up- and how to keep it that way
By Ruth Doherty • Published
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10 home items designers say you should toss in 2023 - and one you should definitely keep
From decluttering to simply enhancing your home, designers say these are the 10 things you should toss in 2023
By Charlotte Alldis • Published
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Refacing vs replacing kitchen cabinets - expert advice to help you decide how to refresh
Experts reveal the pros and cons to refacing vs replacing your kitchen cabinets for the best choice for your home and budget
By Ruth Doherty • Published
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How to safely store and organize holiday decor - expert tips for stress-free seasonal packing
Learn how to store your holiday decor efficiently and you'll make unpacking it next year a simpler and easier process...
By Ruth Doherty • Published
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How to create the ultimate decluttering checklist – and the easy tasks you should never miss off
Because an efficient declutter needs an efficient decluttering checklist, and this is how the experts do it
By Hebe Hatton • Published
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The 10 most inspiring lighting design tips we learned in 2022 that will really elevate your home
From the right bulbs, color, shapes, sizes and designs to use, we've put together the most useful, eye-opening tips designers shared with us this year on lighting
By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari • Published
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What material is the best for waterfall countertops? And what is right for your kitchen?
Factoring in cost, ease and overall look, design experts explain the best materials to use for waterfall countertops
By Alison Davidson • Published
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11 spaces you can organize in 15 minutes or less - expert tips for a speedy spruce up
These are the areas that are perfect for quick and easy decluttering to create a more streamlined space
By Ruth Doherty • Published
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Where is the best place to buy a couch? Livingetc's favorite stores to sofa shop online
Where is the best place to buy a couch? We round up our best-loved shops for sofas
By Oonagh Turner • Published
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How to choose a kitchen faucet – expert tips for buying the perfect tap
How to choose a kitchen faucet according to the experts, from the material to essential rules of thumb
By Oonagh Turner • Published
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How to organize your bedroom in 5 easy steps to create an instantly calming haven
Interior designers share how to organize your bedroom in 5 easy steps, meaning a perfect place to sleep and relax
By Charlotte Alldis • Published
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It's grout, but reinvented - 5 ways this detail can be the unexpected star of your decor
Modern grout can be used to create a feature out of a functional necessity with these dynamic new decorating tricks for kitchens and bathrooms
By Oonagh Turner • Published
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How do I make a moodboard for a kitchen remodel? Designers on the 6 steps to success
Looking to renovate your kitchen this new year? Here's how to get to perfect the art of the moodboard to set you on your way
By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari • Published
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How do you design a kitchen that's better to cook in? The only 9 designer tips you need for a perfect space
How do you design a kitchen that's better to cook in? Designers explain how to create a space that is both beautiful and efficient
By Oonagh Turner • Published
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Incredible interior designer Noa Santos on what colors, materials and moods to use in 2023
Leading designer Noa Santos sets the interiors trends we want most want to follow. He tells our editor Pip Rich how to decorate next year
By Pip Rich • Published
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How to declutter as-you-go on Christmas Day to stop your home spiralling into chaos
Christmas can be one of the messiest days for your home, but it doesn't have to be. Follow these simple steps to restore peace to your home this Christmas
By Alex Berry • Published
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How do you arrange pillows on a bed? Try these one-minute styling tricks for a better-looking bedroom
How to arrange pillows on a bed to create a look you just want to cozy up in
By Oonagh Turner • Published
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8 quick tips for how to rearrange a room to create a super-social space before hosting a crowd
Design experts explain the neatest tricks for for how to rearrange a room before your holiday guests arrive
By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari • Published
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5 ways to make your sofa - and living room - look more expensive that are way cheaper than a new couch
5 simple tricks for updating your sofa and giving your living room a luxurious lift that looks a million bucks despite being anything but
By Kate Hollowood • Published
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How to declutter clothes – 10 expert tips to get your closet in order fast
Don't be daunted by decluttering your clothes, we've asked the pros for the simplest ways to get the job done
By Hebe Hatton • Published
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Where should your dishwasher really go? Expert top tips on this appliance's placement in the kitchen
We know it belongs in the kitchen for a start, but where exactly should your dishwasher go for your kitchen to function at its best?
By Oonagh Turner • Published
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How to use paint to change the size and shape of your room
These expert-approved ideas will help turn awkward spaces into cozy, comfortable rooms, using just the power of paint
By Sophie Flaxman • Published
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This architect-approved trick for tiny spaces might also help you create your boldest-ever interiors
This hack for small homes, favored by architects, explains one of the biggest decorating trends of the year, too
By Hugh Metcalf • Published
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Hosting over the holidays? Here’s how to arrange your seating for a better entertaining space
Get your living and dining room seating right and your hosting experience will be a lot smoother – designers tell us how
By Ellen Finch • Published
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Is a curved sofa a good idea? Design experts on the pros and cons of this massive design trend
Experts weigh in on this unique shape, and whether it is actually as good as it looks for the living room
By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari • Published
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We asked designers – what are the sofa trends they're leaving behind in 2022?
These are the sofa trends that interior designers think won't be carrying through into the new year
By Oonagh Turner • Last updated
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Can I put a big couch in a small living room? Designers on nailing an oversized look – and when to avoid it
Interior designers on how to style a large sofa in a small space – for a scheme that's cozy and sociable (but still practical)
By Ellen Finch • Published
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