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The best things to add to to your house to increase its value, from party barns to dressing rooms
Which does more for your house’s value – a conservatory, dressing room, gym, media room or party barn? Annunciata Elwes calls on the experts.
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The designer’s drawing room: ‘When you mix things together, each piece has to have integrity’
Antique dealer Christopher Howe evokes a classic English drawing room.
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The designer’s bedroom: ‘Juxtaposing colours and pattern is great, but you still need to know when to pull back’
South African designer Hubert Zandberg’s blend of new and vintage pieces can lend depth and character to any room.
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How to combine colour, pattern and texture without making a complete mess of things
Tricia Guild, designer, founder and creative director of Designers Guild, offers advice on boldly combining coloured fabric, wallpaper and paint.
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10 ways interior design will change in 2018: The death of minimalism and an end to trend-chasing
Our interiors editor Giles Kime gazed into his crystal ball to make these bold predictions for what might happen in the world of interiors during 2018.
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Dining room v Dining in the kitchen: The great debate
It’s the interior design controversy that just won’t go away: is it best to have a separate dining room, or should everybody sit down together in the kitchen?
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How to prepare your home for Christmas entertaining
Interior designer Nina Campbell shares her thoughts on preparing for the festive season.
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How to declutter your house without losing your mind
Decluttering a house filled with inherited treasures can be a monumental challenge. Debora Robertson explains how to sort out your stuff without losing your mind and alienating your entire family.
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10 sofas, armchairs and stools that will still look good in decades – not just months
These lovely pieces of furniture chosen by Amelia Thorpe demonstrate that buying new doesn't have to mean sacrificing classic quality.
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A living room that’s a calm sanctuary in the midst of the city
Ben Petreath's brief was to create a characterful city sanctuary. Here's how he went about it.
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Get the look: The dining room inspired by Long Island
The soft colours of the scheme Philippa Thorp created for this dining room reflects its Long Island setting.
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How to make a hallway that’s more than just a dumping ground
The best hallways create a bold statement. Amelia Thorpe explains.
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How, and why, to decorate your house with black paint
Interior designer Suzy Hoodless reveals the secret to using black paint.
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12 beautiful sofas to fit any living space, from classic to contemporary
Are you sitting comfortably? And stylishly? Then we'll begin.
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Country Life Top 10: Stoves – The best log burners and gas stoves you can buy
For cosiness and efficiency, log burners and stoves are the ultimate choice.
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Dining rooms so spectacular, you’ll be entertaining every night
Feast your eyes on these stylish spaces.
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From King Hussein’s curtains to this beautiful Wiltshire interior
Stephanie Dunning’s house has a feel that gives no clue to the restoration that has taken place.
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Blending antiques, colours and design to create a beautiful room
Giles Kime takes a look at the work of Max Rollitt, focusing on this beautiful room in an 18th century house in London.
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Fabulous fireside accessories for your home
As the nights draw in make sure your fireside is inviting and stylish.
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Contemporary library design ideas
A look into how an interior designer achieves a certain look or atmosphere. This week: the contemporary library.
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Regency dining room design ideas
A look into how an interior designer achieves a certain look or atmosphere. This week: the Regency dining room.
