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Ten rules for decorating with colour
Ten rules for decorating with colour This 'active' blue creates an inviting and intimate kitchen. © Graham Atkins-Hughes Scared of colour? Abigail Ahern, author of A Girl's Guide To Decorating gives ten top tips on how to bring colour into your home. No more excuses! Clever, clever colour. Used correctly, ...
Posted 9th November 2010
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Exclusive: Kirstie Allsopp reveals her ideal Christmas
Exclusive: Kirstie Allsopp reveals her ideal Christmas Get the family friendly look © John Lewis Property guru Kirstie Allsopp tells us her top tips for a picture perfect family Noël. 1. Old–school charm I love Christmas in the traditional way. I call it the 'MGM' Christmas – old fashioned film ...
Posted 26th October 2010
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My lounge made me fat: can colour change your life?
My lounge made me fat: can colour change your life? Grey communicates sophistication, while a pink armchair injects sensuality into a room © Graham and Green Sick of feeling the urge to pick at food? Good intentions always flying out of the window? We have good news. It may not ...
Posted 14th October 2010
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How to decorate with white
Display white flowers in a selection of glass vases © The White Company Most people misunderstand white; discover how to enhance your space by using the calmest of hues to your advantage. Read on for expert tips on using this versatile colour. 1. Use white to your advantage In the ...
Posted 1st April 2010
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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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How to decorate with red
Cosy up with red accents © Laura Ashley Discover how to decorate with red without going overboard. It's a highly stimulating colour, evoking happiness, love, excitement and anger. See these expert tips on incorporating red into your home. 1. Red decorating is on the rise A B&Q survey shows that ...
Posted 16th 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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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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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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Community's top 10 warm festive Christmas rooms
Get cosy with colour Take a look at some of the Community's top festive rooms that are warm, festive and snug, for top tips in decorating your own Christmas grotto home. Community member tugche_1987 has created a gorgeous living room that looks bright and vivid but still very comfortable and ...
Posted 14th April 2009
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