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OPINION: Miranda Priestly was right
As 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' is released, it's time to admit that the furniture we buy on the high street IS all chosen for us by the tastemakers who…
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Common Design Dilemmas #3: How to stop a room feeling bland
This one's all about disruption. Is your space suffering from a surfeit of ghastly good taste, making it bland and boring? Here are the ways to bring…
Apr 29
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DESIGN POSTCARD: Salone del Mobile
A picture-led gallery of loveliness from Milan - with a look at what we'll be buying later this year.
Apr 27
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Common Design Dilemmas #2: How to create the red thread
In the first part of this series we looked at creating a cohesive colour palette – and now we dive into creating a link between every room, so your home…
Apr 22
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DESIGN DECODED: A three-bed maisonette in north London
This gorgeous property is a masterclass in creating a cohesive scheme in muted colours with quirky details. Come and discover the secrets of the red…
Apr 15
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DESIGN POSTCARD: V&A East
The Victoria & Albert's new outpost is East - its younger, funkier sister. Alongside the permanent (and free) galleries is the outstanding 'The Music is…
Apr 20
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Common Design Dilemmas #1: How to create a cohesive colour scheme
There are certain issues that come up time and again, so I have compiled some creative solutions to the questions I'm asked most often. We'll tackle…
Apr 13
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A BUYER'S GUIDE TO: Coffee Tables
What style is right for you, what size should you get – and where do you find the perfect one. Plus, styling tips below the paywall.
Apr 8
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DESIGN CLINIC: Your questions answered
All the questions we didn't get to in the live session – and a recap of some we did, with useful pictures and links
Apr 1
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DESIGN POSTCARD: Elsa Schiaparelli
Come with me to the new show dedicated to the surrealist Italian fashion designer who collaborated with Dali, Cocteau and Man Ray, which opened in…
Mar 30
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OPINION: When a home is too styled, it's not stylish
Relax and stop trying so hard. Your rooms will look all the better for it.
Mar 25
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DESIGN DECODED: A house of two halves.
This gorgeous house has a lot of large, square rooms. Easy to furnish, you'd think – but there are some tips we can all take from here. Want to learn…
Mar 18
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HOUSE NOTES #17
It's been a while, so here's a bumper round-up of news, launches, shopping, and expert interior design tips. There's a lot to get into, so grab a coffee…
Mar 11
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