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Make your garden sell your home
Make your garden sell your home Light up your garden © Garden Trading ‘A garden can be just as seductive as a house to prospective buyers.They might fall in love with the garden as much as they might the house itself,' says Randle Siddeley of Siddeley Landscape Design. Sell your ...
Posted 9th November 2010
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Making an urban garden organic
East-facing gardens are best for sun worshippers © Urban Roof Gardens Green fingers can work in even the tiniest urban space: bijou rooftop, tiny patio, balcony or just a window box. And remember, your postage stamp of green gets extra kudos for going organic. Just try a little eco audit. ...
Posted 7th July 2008
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Sir Terence Conran on planning your kitchen
Sir Terence Conran on planning your kitchen Cooking–a pleasure, not a chore, with a well planned kitchen. © Ikea Does the saying ‘too many cooks spoil the broth’ apply to your kitchen encounters? A well structured kitchen makes cooking quicker, easier and more pleasurable. Here to help is Sir Terence ...
Posted 25th October 2010
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Ten ways to design & decorate your bedroom
Pale blue is proven to help you fall asleep © Ikea Your bedroomis the one room in the house where you can really indulge yourself to create a relaxing, comfortable and stylish retreat. The secret is in combining colour, pattern and texture for an individual scheme that really works for ...
Posted 7th December 2009
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10 ways to merge indoors and out
10 ways to merge indoors and out Use furniture that is smart enough to be used indoors © Marks & Spencer Want to create a room that blends seamlessly with the garden beyond? Doing so will make your interior space feel bigger, brighter and contemporary – and it will draw ...
Posted 18th May 2010
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How to decorate your rental property
How to decorate your rental property Feel at home when you rent © Shutterstock Found a rental property that isn’t your style? Don’t panic. Over 30% of Brits rent rather than own property with numbers increasing due to the current economic climate. But renting doesn’t mean you must surrender your ...
Posted 14th October 2010
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How to colour co-ordinate successfully
How to colour co-ordinate successfully Don't be afraid to experiment with bold colours © Nono About to tackle a revamp of one of your rooms? Ensure your colour scheming works well every time you decorate with our guide to the basic rules of decorating. By Sarah Warwick Use the colour ...
Posted 19th October 2010
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Hidden costs of moving house
The stay-at-home boom means more renovations! © Architect Your Home Do you know the hidden costs of moving house? The economic downturn has hit the property market producing falling prices and flat conditions. The knock–on effect is a ‘stay at home boom’. Hugo Tugman, from Architect Your Home, highlights the ...
Posted 16th April 2009
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10 ways to add wow factor on a budget
You don't need to paper the whole room to make a statement © Casamance You don’t need to spend a fortune – or have an out of the ordinary house – to give every room that something special – all it takes is a little imagination and a willingness to ...
Posted 20th July 2009
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Ten ways to shop at auction
Keep your cool and snap up an original art painting © Broadleaf Want to bag a bargain for your home? Here's how to shop at auction. By Sarah Warwick 1. Check out the auction house's website Once you've found a local auction house, visit its website and you’ll probably see ...
Posted 2nd July 2009
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