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I've renovated countless houses and although some experts say blue is tricky to use in interiors, here's how I'd use the Dulux Colours of the Year 2026
By Sarah Harley published
A trio of blue shades has been announced as the Dulux Colours of the Year 2026, but how can you make a colour that's often deemed cold work in your home decoration ideas?

'Modern lighting ideas don't just mean minimalist or futuristic; it’s about striking a balance between form and function' – discover 13 ways to get it right
By Sarah Harley published
The best modern lighting ideas don't just rely on tech. They combine style and substance in equal measures to make your home shine throughout

18 hallway lighting ideas that will transform the most humble of hallways into an entrancing entrance
By Sarah Harley last updated
Great hallway lighting ideas are essential. As well as ensuring the space is practical, they also need to be warm, welcoming and occasionally make you go wow

15 kitchen island lighting ideas that dish up the perfect combination of wow and workable
By Sarah Harley last updated
We've rounded up kitchen island lighting ideas that don't just make your workspace functional, but keep your eating or entertaining spot warm and welcoming

17 small porch ideas that prove even small proportions can still pack a design punch
By Natasha Brinsmead, Sarah Harley last updated
Small porch ideas can still provide protection from the weather and add a stylish punctuation to your entrance. We've rounded up 17 ideas to help you pick yours

11 loft bedroom decorating ideas so dreamy you'll never want to leave
By Natasha Brinsmead published
With the right treatment, a loft conversion can become the ultimate restful retreat, as our round-up of ideas proves

16 flat roof extension ideas that prove although they may follow the line in terms of shape, they are far from boring in design
By Sarah Harley, Natasha Brinsmead last updated
From eco-friendly to unusual roof finishes, as well as simple solutions that still speak volumes, we've got 16 flat roof extension ideas to help inspire you

18 Victorian house extension ideas that cleverly unite old and new with stunning results
By Sarah Harley, Natasha Brinsmead last updated
Adding an extension to a period property requires careful consideration and a light touch. Here's 18 Victorian house extension ideas that do just that

Cladding ideas — the master of disguise design feature that turns a standard exterior into a stunning spectacle
By Sarah Harley last updated
From brick to metal, wood to render there are no end to the different cladding ideas available to use on your home or extension. Here's 14 to inspire you
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