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Done well, colour can look amazing. Here’s how to plunder the paint chart and arrive at a scheme that’s both gorgeous and grown-up

There are numerous ways to weave the magical gleam and unrivalled tranquillity of water into your garden design. Here’s how

Follow these expert tips for creating a basement wine cellar and enjoy a ‘very good year’ as often as you like…

Put your basement to work as a productive, comfortable study. Here are 12 expert tips to help you get started

Pastels and frills not your style? No worries. It’s possible to give your baby a child-friendly and stylish room for smiles all round

Pitched ceilings add character, height and light to a room, but it’s important you consider everything from design to lighting and curtains

Hiring the right builder is the route to a happy and successful project. Houzz professionals suggest 10 key questions you should ask first

Coco Chanel once said, ‘Before you leave the house, look in the mirror and take one thing off.’ It’s a good rule for our décor, too…

What do you need to consider before hiring an architect? Here are some top tips from the pros who know

Looking for Nemo? Follow this expert advice and you could have an aquarium that’s less cloudy tank, more an incredible living artwork

A combination of honesty and realism from you and expertise from your architect will help any home redesign project go smoothly