Decorating Advice
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What does ‘traditional’ mean when it comes to interior design?
What makes something traditional? We spoke to interior designers to unpick the meaning and continued relevance of the term
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How to DIY: fitting your own flooring
If you're thinking about redoing your flooring and fitting it yourself, read on for top tips from the professionals and those who have done it before
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Seven interior design no-nos all decorators can agree on
A trawl through the vast archives of House & Garden's decorating advice reveals a few faux pas everyone agrees on, from the horror of recessed spotlights to the trials of too many cushions
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10 more of the most beautiful rooms in Britain and what we can learn from their clever design
Take inspiration from these 10 rooms, some historic, some contemporary, but all incredibly beautiful
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The best places to buy affordable vintage art online
Artwork can transform a room, especially when it’s a vintage drawing or painting that adds character and depth. The good news is you don’t need to spend a small fortune to build a collection of original art – these are our favourite places to shop
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What style tribe are you? From ‘English Eccentrics’ to ‘Espousers of Quiet Beauty’
Fiona McKenzie Johnston deep dives into the different design camps of the interiors world
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Interior designer Philip Hooper on the art of choosing lampshades
Lampshades are the perfect way to inject personality – and an element of surprise – into a room
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Afraid of colour? Here's how to get over it
If colour at home scares you, you might just have chromophobia. For those looking to move past it, Fiona McKenzie Johnston speaks to the experts to find out how
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How to design a children's workspace they'll actually use
The new school year is on the horizon, and Fiona McKenzie Johnston is contemplating the best ways to encourage the kids to get their heads down
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How to decorate like a grown-up when you have flatmates
When the cost of living makes it impossible to live alone, this is how to create a stylish shared home without feeling like you’re a student again
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Is grey still relevant? This is how to use it effectively
Warm colour palettes are dominating our interiors, so is cool-toned grey still a thing for wall paint, flooring and accessories? In short, it can be
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Mary Graham on the virtues of a bathtub and how to choose one
Mary Graham – one half of Salvesen Graham – details everything you need to know about choosing a bathtub for your house
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How to create a cohesive colour scheme for your house
If you don't want your house to feel like a hodgepodge of different spaces, it's worth giving some thought to a colour scheme that can run through each room. We asked paint experts and interior designers for their advice on how to do it right
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Should you be applying colour psychology when you decorate?
Fiona McKenzie Johnston explores the links between certain colours and emotions, and how previous studies could be updated to reflect our modern needs
Books to read
The essential books you need to learn about decorating
The art of decoration may have much to do with taste and a good eye, but you can learn an awful lot from the experts. Fiona McKenzie Johnston selects the best books for learning about design, from vintage classics to new releases
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What to know before hiring an interior designer (and how to be a good client)
When choosing the right decorator for your project, there are many different factors to take into consideration – not least, whether you can be the best kind of client. Property adviser Sandy Mitchell explains the ins and outs
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Simple, affordable ways to make your house feel more luxurious
However tight your budget, we recommend indulging in a few key pieces to bring a sense of luxury to your everyday life
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New apartment, old furniture: three ways to make a furnished rental your own
Moving into a furnished rental needn't mean you must throw away your design sensibilities or tastes, so we've given you our top advice on how to make one feel like home
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How to decorate a perfect guest bedroom
Fiona McKenzie Johnston delves into the details of a spare bedroom that make hosting easy, and make people want to stay
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Things I wish I'd known before I started my bathroom renovation
Learn from the experiences (and the mistakes) of people who have been there, done that.