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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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Abigail Ahern's girl's guide to decorating
Hang wall art to bring your decorating scheme together © Graham Atkins-Hughes Don't rely on men for DIY. Abigail Ahern, interior designer and author of A Girl's Guide To Decorating, shares her tips and techniques on DIY for girls. Hammering in nails It sounds like a straightforward job, but it’s ...
Posted 20th May 2009
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Be confident with colour | Articles | mydeco
Make a statement with a strong accent colour like this sofa © John Lewis It probably won't surprise you to know that 'neutral' shades have long since been the nation's favourite - probably due to the fact that many people are nervous of using colour for fear of making a ...
Posted 19th August 2009
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Brighten your home on a budget | mydeco.com
Refresh your living space with brightly coloured cushions © John Lewis In the current economic climate you may still want to give your home a makeover and a refreshed look, but without having to totally redecorate or spend a fortune. Let’s look at how you can give your living or ...
Posted 7th May 2010
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Community members' festive white and silver rooms
Warm up with icy decor Take a look at some of the Community's top festive white and silver themed rooms, for inspiration on how to get the look in your own home. Community member carolek has designed a beautiful room with a stunning chill factor. But because she has used ...
Posted 5th December 2008
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Community members' top five purple room designs
Peace out with pale purple Take a look at some of the Community's top purple themed rooms, for inspiration on how you can style this trend into your home. Community member Calolynn has created a gorgeous living room with an inviting infusion of violet. This room has plenty of purple, ...
Posted 19th November 2008
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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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How to decorate with bold wallpaper
A large print makes a powerful impact in a small room © Wallpaper Space Want to give your room the 'wow' factor? Putting up a large print wallpaper will achieve just that. Browse our gallery for design ideas, advice and tips. By Clare Steel. Inspired? Shop the UK's largest collection ...
Posted 20th July 2009
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How to decorate with green
Soft green creates a calm room © Fired Earth Have confidence to decorate with green, the hot colour for 2009, according to The Pantone Colour institute. It can be relaxing or overwhelming – make green decor work for you. 1. Learn the tricks of the colour trade Colour is a ...
Posted 12th June 2009
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How to decorate with purple
Purple can be grown up and fun © 95% Danish Once reserved for royalty, purple is now a colour enjoyed by everyone. Trend forecasters have declared purple the colour for autumn/winter 2009; stay ahead of the game with our guide to decorating with purple. 1. Why use the colour purple? ...
Posted 16th June 2009
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