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Penni Tranter and Bruce Cargill reconfigured their space and embraced colour to create a perfect stylish home. Their newly-extended four bedroom Victorian terrace includes a spacious kitchen that opens onto a decked terrace area.
Taking on a home renovation project? Professional builder Garry Welsby of Job Worth Doing answers your questions about what to consider before you book the contractor.
Gardening expert Matt James offers his advice on how to design perfect garden borders for your outdoor space and make sure that they stay colourful all year round.
If you’re desperate to transform your garden but don’t know where to start, Matt James can help you plan a new look. Follow Matt's expert advice on how to plan your new garden and what to consider to get the garden you want.
Reduce water consumption in your home with these water-saving gadgets and devices, including an A+++ rated energy-efficient washing machine, water butt and reduced flush device for the toilet.
Brenda McLennan and James Smith have updated a Victorian home sympathetically and added energy-efficient features too. The couple have added a two storey extension and the newly-renovated five bedroom semi-detached house now includes a glass roof and folding sliding doors in the kitchen.
When starting a design scheme it's important to think about what you want your room to look like. With this in mind, Interiors expert Julia Kendell offers her advice on sourcing new design ideas to create fabulous interiors.
Create fabulous interiors with one of these on-trend themes, including an Eastern influenced lounge, a French hotel-style bedroom or a Miami Art Deco style living room.
Samantha and Shaun Malik turned an uninspiring space into a series of relaxed outdoor rooms with creative planting and an exciting focal point. The Middle Eastern style garden includes a pergola, outdoor barbecue, fire pit, patio and gazebo.
Choose stylish features for your outdoor space and create a Middle Eastern themed garden with a fire pit, a gazebo or even some brightly coloured scatter cushions.
