Inspiration

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Interior design for small homes: 7 expert tips

Interior design for small homes: 7 expert tips

Be it a bijou apartment, a country cottage, or a marvellous mews house… a smaller size is no barrier to interior design stylishness... read more

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Meet the interior design star: Toby Perryman-Payne (@tobyshome)

Meet the interior design star: Toby Perryman-Payne (@tobyshome)

We chat about living, lighting, and making small spaces beautiful with the the Instagram interior design sensation… read more

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Mixing and matching lampshades for visual impact: 7 interior design tips

Mixing and matching lampshades for visual impact: 7 interior design tips

It’s a quick, easy and fun way to put some oomph into your interior decor. Here's how to mix and match shades... read more

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Meet the interior designer – Gabrielle Blackman

Meet the interior designer – Gabrielle Blackman

Our exclusive chat with Gabrielle, interior designer and hero of DIY SOS… read more

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Classic interior design and lighting styles: Botanicals

Classic interior design and lighting styles: Botanicals

Here’s the story of botanical décor – plus practical design tips and lots of beautiful botanical lighting… read more

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Dining room lighting - ideas and inspiration from the interior design experts

Dining room lighting - ideas and inspiration from the interior design experts

The dining room is where a lighting scheme really comes into its own. Here are examples from four very talented interior designers... read more

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An interior design lover’s guide to Ikat lampshades

An interior design lover’s guide to Ikat lampshades

As we introduce some gorgeous new designs, here’s everything you need to know about Ikat (including how to pronounce it)... read more

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Giving a new build home some character with interior design – 8 practical ideas

Giving a new build home some character with interior design – 8 practical ideas

A new build doesn't have to be soulless or samey – instead, think of it as a blank canvas on which to paint your personality... read more

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Hallway lighting – ideas and inspiration from the interior design experts

Hallway lighting – ideas and inspiration from the interior design experts

Really good hallway lighting says two things: ‘Come on in’ and ‘Ta-daaaaa!’  Here's how to light entrance spaces that are warmly welcoming and with the... read more