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  • Why we love Bamboo - it's sustainability on steroids

    mydeco magazine

    Bamboo – the wonder plant? © also home Pandas have known it for years, but the eco world is just starting to wake up to the benefits of bamboo. Probably the most hardworking plant on the planet, it has been described by the LA Times as 'sustainability on steriods.' We ...

  • Babyproof your home with taste | Articles | mydeco

    mydeco magazine

    Babyproof your home with taste Beanbag by day, pouffe by night © The Cotswold Company Are you at a loss as how to deck out your living area for your baby in a practical and stylish way? Don't make your home a little Disneyland – check out this classic, aesthetically ...

  • How to choose a Christmas tree | Articles| mydeco.com

    mydeco magazine

    How to choose a Christmas tree Choose the right tree to show off your decorations © Sainsbury's Before you decide, real or fake, or before you even buy a tree, read our essential tips. By Clare Steel 1. Get a good look before you buy Never buy a bagged up ...

  • How to light your living room

    mydeco magazine

    How to light your living room Lamps are a great way to highlight focal points and furniture © Argos Good lighting is essential for a living room to make an impact but what sort of lighting is appropriate for where? Our guide will help you bring a sparkle to every ...

  • Which carpet should you buy?

    mydeco magazine

    Which carpet should you buy? Carpets are back in fashion - work it with stripes © Crucial Trading Carpet is back in fashion! But with a myriad of styles and colours being released every year, selecting the right carpet to match your needs can be tricky. By Sacha Markin Today's ...

  • How to buy a sofa | Articles | mydeco

    mydeco magazine

    Buyer's guide to sofas Measure up: Size and shape count © Marks & Spencer It's home to a serious amount of traffic, hosts many of your waking hours and is probably one of most expensive pieces of furniture you will buy. Think carefully before making a final decision on your ...

  • Buyer's guide to sofa beds

    mydeco magazine

    Buyer's guide to sofa beds Versatile sofas for extra guests © Sofa Workshop Got guests staying? If you have too many friends and not enough space, invest in a sofa bed. Once the uncomfortable sleeping place of yesteryear, sofa beds can now be cosy and comfortable. But choose carefully and ...

  • Buyer's guide to coffee tables

    mydeco magazine

    Buyer's guide to coffee tables Be confident with a white table © Heal's Whether you realise it or not, your coffee table is a serious style statement. Although it needn't be expensive, know that it is the probably the busiest multi-tasker of your home. Consider storage, seating, entertaining, school projects ...

  • Brighten up: 10 ways to get a good-mood home | mydeco.com

    mydeco magazine

    Brighten up: 10 ways to get a good-mood home Natural light is a mood enhancer © John Lewis Got the blues? Studies have shown that interiors have a powerful effect on our moods and even something as simple as chucking out your old curtains can be just the tonic. Follow ...

  • Buyer’s guide to mirrors

    mydeco magazine

    Buyer’s guide to mirrors Get more light with a mirror © Graham and Green Create extra light with mirrors. They're experiencing a renaissance – not just for vanity purposes, but as decorative pieces in themselves. Here's how to use them for best effect in your home. Shop the UK's largest ...