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To believe or not to believe
Lady B’s no-nonsense banter from Cirencester Park Over Christmas and the New Year, I was unwell and have had to endure a period of complete rest. Totally enforced, by the way; rest is not something with which I am familiar, so I had to find
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Should you call in an expert for your redecorating or renovation project?
As we settle into 2024, it’s time to tackle that redecorating or renovation project that's been on your mind for months. You’ve spent hours searching for inspiration on social media and Pinterest. You’ve filled and emptied countless baskets in your
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What Kent interior designers are talking about this year
Dramatic worktops, curves and colour are just some of the key looks when it comes to interiors this year. We catch up with Kent-based experts who give their thoughts on what's hot for our homes right now... William Durrant, Herringbone Kitchens
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What Essex interior designers are talking about this year
Curvaceous cabinetry, textured fabrics, mid-century style and colour confidence are just some of the key looks being talked about in interiors this year. Here some of our favourite Essex-based interior designers share their insights... Stephanie
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Why you should ditch the fridge magnets when selling your home
You’ve heard the expression, 'first impressions count' and when it comes to listing your home for sale those first impressions count more than at any other time. Good quality photographs are the key to the successful marketing of your property so follow
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The people behind Manchester paint firm Little Greene
Manchester is a city with a colourful history and nowhere is that more evident than in the site David Mottershead chose as the headquarters of his fledgling business. In 2001 he launched Little Greene, creating sustainable, eco-friendly, luxury
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History and mystery in black and white...
History and mystery in black and white... with a splash of colour The origins of Brandon House, in Stretton, may be lost in time, but in its current iteration it’s absolutely stunning Christine and Simon Cottrell bought their Stretton home
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How to style Pantone’s 2024 Colour of the Year – Peach Fuzz
A joyous, uplifting shade, even the name is playful… Pantone’s Peach Fuzz is sure to be a big hit in the world of interiors. Cited by the Pantone Colour Institute as ‘a velvety gentle peach tone whose all-embracing spirit enriches mind, body, and
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Laura Beirne creates homewares that are guaranteed to make you smile
Bursting with colour and proudly showcasing the best of British, printed textile designer Laura Beirne creates homewares that are guaranteed to make you smile We all know a thoughtfully decorated house can have a positive impact on our mood and
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Capturing the craft in a heritage home in North Yorkshire
After listening to the passionate pleas of their grown-up children who longed to see their grandparents’ home loved by a new generation, a couple embarked on a stunning home renovation. Their cherished Arts and Crafts home near Skipton was already
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The 'overlooked' detail that will sell your house fast, according to Phil Spencer
Channel 4 property expert has urged Brits not to forget this one 'overlooked' detail that can help you sell your house quickly. Property guru and co-host of Location, Location, Location, Phil Spencer, has teamed up with Wickes to share his top
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Inside the mind-blowing home created within an old reservoir
The owners of an unusual property in East Devon are used to being asked some strange questions about their home, a converted reservoir on the outskirts of Sidmouth. Does it flood? Chrissy Harris goes into the underground ‘burrow’ to find out. ‘
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See inside this magnificent Cotswold manor house
David Bond and his late wife Ina had looked at quite a few houses – then they came to view the old Manor House at Baunton, near Cirencester. ‘We came on a Sunday and bought it on the Monday!’ he says. ‘It was that instant! Everything about it –
