12 February 2012 12:00 AM
I've long loved the cheery colours and patterns of West African fabrics – a growing interiors trend, and excellent counterpoint to this wintry weather. But how to combine more than one of these busy designs without getting a headache? I asked Laurence Kanza, aka La Petite Congolaise, who sells stunning African wax print cushions...
12 February 2012 12:00 AM
Think you can't afford to give your home the update it needs? Think again, says Selina Lake.
12 February 2012 12:00 AM
1. Purgatory colorado print
11 February 2012 12:00 AM
Move it!
10 February 2012 12:00 AM
It's time to get familiar with light emitting diodes (LEDs) because, according to the Energy Saving Trust, LED technology is going to dominate the lights we use at home by 2015.Following a field trial of the technology at the end of last year, James Russill, EST's technical development manager, said: "LED is one of those rare technologies that performs better than the lighting system it is replacing but at the same time uses less energy."
08 February 2012 04:43 PM
A top florist shares her secrets with Emily Jenkinson
05 February 2012 12:00 AM
My usually organised friend Abi emailed, cross with the unsightly clump of jewellery stuffed in her drawer. "I need organised storage," she wrote. "And as many pieces are like mini works of art it seems silly not to display them: but how?" Here's what I suggested...
05 February 2012 12:00 AM
1. Indigo Lace Drum Lampshade
03 February 2012 12:00 AM
Whether you're a frequent flier or an armchair adventurer, a travel-inspired interior will not only remind you of past journeys and inspire future jaunts, it will also make the comforts of home feel a little more exciting.
29 January 2012 12:00 AM
My friend Luke, a builder, is doing some work in my place this week. "It's not very clear," he suggested of the job list when I first sent it to him.Luckily, as we know each other well, clarity came fast. But the situation got me thinking: what else makes a job hard for a builder – and, is in turn, troublesome for you, the client?
29 January 2012 12:00 AM
1. Baltic two-seater
27 January 2012 01:54 PM
The knitting newcomer on trade shows, trends and the challenge of going solo.
27 January 2012 12:00 AM
What better tribute to our favourite furry friends than to immortalise them in chintz, swag, cushions, lighting and other items of a home's interior?
24 January 2012 12:00 AM
1. Retro Yellow
£23, jasmineway.co.uk
There isn't anything subtle about this retro vase from Jasmineway but if you are looking for a statement vase, this is the one for you.
22 January 2012 12:00 AM
Each post on the addictive blog of designer Abigail Ahern reads like a love letter to your home. And her trademark style – in a nutshell, "elegant cocoon" – is particularly enticing on these short, chilly days when we're all too skint to go out. Here are her tips for cosying up...
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