Decorating Advice
Decoration
Four rooms that demonstrate how important texture is in a scheme
If there's one element you may not think of but which can truly transform a room, it's texture.
Design Ideas
How to choose living room furniture
House & Garden's decoration editor Ruth Sleightholme explains the ins and outs of buying furniture for a living room, from choosing a sofa to measuring for a coffee table.
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What is making your interiors look blah? (And how to fix it)
Rooms looking a little flat? Take a look through our list of likely culprits, as identified by the interior designers who feature on our pages
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Why did we fall out of love with dressing tables? And is it time to fall back in love with them?
From Madame de Pompadour to Hollywood Regency – and how to incorporate this bedroom essential now
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How to choose the right accent colour for a room
Once you've got the main colour scheme for a room under control, adding in an extra colour or two can take things to a whole new level
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‘Every room needs a touch of black’: how to decorate with the colour that isn't a colour
Whether you're tempted to paint your walls chalky black like Charleston or just buy a beautiful piece of lacquered furniture, Fiona McKenzie Johnston explores the many ways to use black in an interior
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Thrifty decorating tips for a spring revamp from interior designer Lucinda Griffith
As the new year prompts a general desire for a refresh, Lucinda Griffith suggests ways to refresh your interiors without spending a fortune
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Trinkets and knick-knacks are back – but how do you make them look less grandma-y?
Skylar Pinchal Coysh explores how to display tchotchkes, baubles and bibelots without veering too far into dusty, fusty territory
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Why we hope the 1970s conversation pit is making a comeback
A staple of 1960s and 1970s design, we have fallen for conversation pits again and hope that the design world follows suit
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The comfort rules: interior designers on how to create a comfortable room
It's all very well creating a room that looks pretty, but do you feel inclined to put your feet up in it when it's done? Fiona McKenzie Johnston investigates the key principles behind that essential quality every interior should have, comfort
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Why interior designers love jute and natural fibre rugs, plus where to buy the best ones
Caught somewhere between coir and sisal? We've delineated all the differences between these natural fibres so you can make an informed choice
Decoration
The colour rules to follow, according to ten interior designers
We asked interior designers for their golden rules when it comes to choosing colours
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The new rules for using neutrals at home
Fiona McKenzie Johnston unpacks interiors' newest neutral phenomenons – and shares how to make them beautiful
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Why cinema rooms are the new must-have (and how to incorporate one into any space)
Interior designers on how to get the luxury of a cinema room, whether you have a dedicated space or are looking to add the cinema feeling to an existing room
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Why we should pay more attention to designing for neurodivergence
When neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD or autism can make a home feel like heaven or hell, how can we decorate with neurodiversity in mind?
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Fitted carpet is back: here's what you need to know
And a complete guide to types, terms, and usage
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How to make a terraced house suitable for multi-generational living
As rising rents and economic pressures cause more and more graduates to move back into their parents' houses, Serena Fokschaner explores how to future proof your house for multi generational living
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Can you achieve a high-end look with high street pieces?
Interior designers give us their thoughts on a high/low mix and share their go-to affordable shops