Design Inspiration

I moved out of London to the countryside – this is the £20 solution that stopped mice from getting into our bedroom

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When my husband, our son, Rory, then two, and I sold our terraced house in Ealing, London, to move to Oxfordshire, we were looking forward to being surrounded by green space and wildlife. Ten years on, our family of three has become a family of four, and Rory and his brother, Seb, now nine, are … Read more

Dulux wants your leftover paint – its paint redistribution service is the easiest way to donate unfinished tins to a good cause

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I don’t know about you, but I definitely have a couple of tins of unfinished paint knocking about at home which I’m saving for that ‘just in case’ scenario (one that will likely never happen) – and I’d be willing to bet that you do, too. But the Community RePaint service sponsored by Dulux has … Read more

Robins will flock to your garden if you have this one tree – and the best time to plant it is right now

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Robins, with their little red bellies and cheerful chirps, are the UK’s favourite native bird. And if you want to encourage a flock of gorgeous robins to your garden, wildlife experts have revealed the tree that robins love – and you can plant it in your garden now. While dishing out their mealworms and sunflower … Read more

My ’80s Brick Home Is an Unexpected Sanctuary from the Australian Heat — Here Are the 4 Upgrades We Made

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Almost two years ago, my husband and I bought our dream home on the Gold Coast of Queensland, Australia: a 1980s brick house with three bedrooms, two baths, and 2,900-square-foot space. It has all the hallmarks of the era it came from — single-glazed windows, gaps that leaked air, gas appliances, and no insulation in … Read more

See How a Stager Transformed a Cramped Corner into a Functional Living Space

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We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Sometimes, older buildings that have been converted into condos or apartments can be oddly shaped and sized. That was the case with this particular Madison, Wisconsin, condo located in … Read more