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How to organize your kitchen drawers in 6 easy steps - the expert guide to a decluttered life
Knowing how to organize your kitchen drawers means your whole life will feel like it has a sense of order. Let the experts guide you through their simple steps
By Charlotte Alldis • Published
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How to start decluttering – 10 simple steps anyone can do that will lead to an organized home
Need some motivation to get organizing your space? Our expert guide to how to start decluttering breaks it down to make the prospect slightly less daunting
By Hebe Hatton • Last updated
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How should you organize kitchen cabinets? 9 set-up and decluttering tips from professionals you can try today
Learn the art of how to organize kitchen cabinets with these 9 expert tips to try out today
By Oonagh Turner • Last updated
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How to organize a kitchen – a simple guide to clear the clutter
Follow this simple guide to how to organize a kitchen to ensure you're really maximizing your space
By Olivia Emily • Last updated
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How much do new kitchen cabinets cost? Experts explain how to budget for an upgrade
A simple breakdown of how much you should expect to pay for new kitchen cabinets, as experts explain what they'll cost
By Hebe Hatton • Published
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5 questions that stand between the very best kitchen island or total buyer's remorse
Kitchen designers explain the questions you should be asking of your island design to make sure you're happy with the final result
By Oonagh Turner • Published
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Color layering is the super-clever trick designers use to create soothing kitchens. Our expert explains how
Ruth Mottershead explains how playing with tone and clever color layering can transform a kitchen into a dreamy space
By Ruth Mottershead • Published
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This changes everything! Experts are advising we stay away from marble in small bathrooms. Here's why
Sure, we love the beauty and instant high-quality appeal of marble but the natural stone has many drawbacks too
By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari • Published
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This inspired playroom tip might just convince you that your home's layout can change for the better
A playroom designed to squirrel away your kids' stuff behind closed doors might actually be making your home messier, say these designers
By Hugh Metcalf • Published
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How to organize a bathroom - 10 clever steps professionals use for an instant declutter
Design and decor tricks for how to organize a bathroom mean you can turn your space into a serene and Zen-like spa
By Oonagh Turner • Last updated
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Here's how to make a DIY Christmas tree skirt using a wicker basket in less than five minutes
No Christmas tree skirt? No problem. This simple hack helps you make one in a matter of minutes
By Lilith Hudson • Published
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How to paint bathroom cabinets – a quick and easy way to transform your bathroom
If you are looking for a quick bathroom refresh for the new year, our guide to how to paint bathroom cabinets is the weekend project you need
By Olivia Emily • Last updated
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The 10 best IKEA kitchen hacks for a chic space on a budget
These IKEA kitchen hacks will transform the heart of your home into a bespoke retreat without breaking the bank
By Ruth Doherty • Last updated
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Should a dining room be painted dark or light? Designers give us their golden rule to decide easily
When choosing whether to paint a dining room light or dark, keep this advice from interior designers in mind
By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari • Last updated
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Does a living room need a coffee table? Turns out your room may work better without one...
A coffee table might be considered a staple piece of living room decor but, as these designers suggest, they're not always necessary
By Amy Neason • Published
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What is temporary wallpaper and is it safe to use in a rental? These experts explain
Temporary wallpaper is a hassle free, renter-friendly alternative to traditional wallpapering. Here's how it works
By Lilith Hudson • Last updated
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These are the 6 mistakes most people make when setting the Christmas table – here's how to avoid them
Something missing when you lay your Christmas dinner table? These experts share the most common table-setting mistakes and how to fix them
By Lilith Hudson • Last updated
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Is a wet room a good idea? These are the pros and cons you might have never considered
This type of streamlined, open-plan shower space adds a luxurious flourish to the home – but is it practical? We spoke to the experts to find out
By Rebecca Foster • Published
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How long do real Christmas trees last? When to buy a tree so that it stays looking great until Christmas Day
How long do real Christmas trees last and how to keep your indoor tree alive and well for as long as possible
By Oonagh Turner • Last updated
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Does a bathroom vanity need a backsplash? Not necessarily, say these design experts
This practical feature helps protect your walls from water damage – but does it fit in with aesthetic you want? Explore the design alternatives, here
By Rebecca Foster • Published
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The 7 step guide to how to make your home more Hygge, adding cosiness, warmth and personality
The 7 step guide to how to make your home more Hygge borrows from Scandi and modern farmhouse decor ideas to create a cosy scheme
By Fleur Britten • Published
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World-class designer Jonathan Adler on how to create joyful homes and perfect Christmas tables
Jonathan Adler tells our editor Pip Rich about the colors to use to bring joy at Christmas and all year round
By Pip Rich • Published
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Can I fit an island in my kitchen? With this expert advice you almost certainly can
Can I fit an island into my kitchen? Quite probably, if you know just what you're doing. Let our experts explain
By Hebe Hatton • Last updated
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Should I 'float' my living room furniture? The how and why of moving your sofa away from the walls
Floating your furniture can help make a living room feel perfectly proportioned. Here, the experts weigh in on how best tackle this layout idea
By Oonagh Turner • Last updated
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How do minimalists decorate for Christmas? 4 rules to keep your home calm but super-festive
Think festive decorating is at odds with minimalism? Think again. Discover how a new wave of the trend is lending itself to cozy, Christmassy spaces
By Kate Hollowood • Last updated
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Color commonality: the easy rule designers use for cosy decor, according to Livingetc's paint expert
Little Greene's creative director Ruth Mottershead on how to create paint palettes that perfectly blend together
By Ruth Mottershead • Last updated
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What minimalism means and how it is evolving to become the warmest decor trend of 2023
Designers are welcoming a warmer, more organic form of minimalism to help create comfort, connection and belonging
By Kate Hollowood • Last updated
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I committed to this 'kind' decluttering rule and it's helped me finally let stuff go
Applying this simple question to everything I considered throwing away helped me declutter all my junk. These experts explain why it's so effective
By Lilith Hudson • Last updated
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Should you invest in an Amazon Echo Show 15? Tech experts weigh in on if now's the time to level up
The smart speaker from tech giant Amazon has a built in display perfect for video calls from the kitchen counter, but is it worth the investment?
By Lilith Hudson • Last updated
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