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Living area in a barn conversion with large windows and overhead lighting

Try these 12 barn conversion lighting ideas for a bright, cosy home

By Amy Reeves last updated

Don't be left in the dark – these barn conversion lighting ideas will spark a lightbulb moment for a brighter home

Lighting
large kitchen with central island and seating, cluster pendant light with glass and metallic shades above island

I want to replace all my lights now I've seen what experts are predicting for the 2026 lighting trends

By Sarah Harley last updated

From shapes and forms inspired by nature, to playful bubbles and rechargeable heroes, get ready to boost the mood in your home with 2026's lighting trends

Lighting
dining room with crochet tablecloth, wicker pendant light, table set, wooden shutters at sash window

From decadent decor to designs for daily life, these dining room ideas are perfect for homes of every shape, size and style

By Sarah Harley last updated

Dining room ideas are on the menu once again and we're dishing up 14 delights guaranteed to get your interior tastebuds tingling

Rooms
dining room with black and white colour theme

Move over kitchen islands there's a new kid on the block – dining rooms are back in fashion

By Sarah Harley published

While dining rooms were once considered standard in home design, over recent years they've fallen from grace. But, it seems the trend is in reverse and here's why

Rooms
small hallway with oak console table, wooden floor, mirror above table and plaster effect walls

Can narrow hallway ideas ever transform an tiny space into a practical and stylish entrance? Yes, and here's how

By Natasha Brinsmead, Sarah Harley last updated

There's no denying narrow hallway ideas can be tricky. But, with the right advice and design tricks up your sleeve, you can make sure your hallway works harder

Hallway
table with colour samples, design drawings and calculator

Designing with neurodiversity in mind – 6 key principles to creating an inclusive living space drawn from first hand experience and expert advice

By Sarah Harley published

Designing with neurodiversity in the mix doesn't have to be expensive or complicated. We explore the main areas where design tweaks and inside knowledge help create a home that works for everyone

Self Build
hallway with wall with white tongue and groove wall panelling, wooden floor, hooks and bench

Struggling to find a stylish and practical hallway finish? Try hallway panelling ideas say the experts as there's a style to suit every home

By Gabriella Dyson, Sarah Harley last updated

Keeping your hallway walls pristine can be tricky when everyone passes through. Hallway panelling ideas might be practical, but they still have the potential to make you go wow

Hallway
black and white diamond chequerboard tiled hallway flooring leading into house from mint green front door

When the brief is sturdy but stylish, hallway flooring ideas can be a challenge. Here's 18 that rise to the occasion

By Sarah Harley last updated

With the right blend of form, function and fashion, your hallway flooring ideas can ensure the gateway to your home is the entrance of your dreams

Hallway
white kitchen with yellow beam, wooden worktop and lots of pendant lights

Neither bland nor boring, white kitchen ideas are on the rise and here's why leading kitchen experts love designing them

By Sarah Harley published

Think white kitchen ideas are sterile? Think again say kitchen designers. It's a great colour to work with and here's 19 ideas that prove why

Kitchen
bedroom with blue half panelled wall, red upholstered bed, window with blind and chair in front

18 bedroom loft conversion ideas you'll want to use when converting your loft into sleeping space

By Sarah Harley last updated

Get your bedroom loft conversion ideas right and you can end up with a dreamy sleeping spot, as well as a considered use of space that ends up being the best room in the house

Loft Conversion
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