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HOW TO SHOP NOW AND WHY RETAIL THERAPY STILL WORKS

Retail has been in a state of flux for years, an industry built on brick and …

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KITCHEN DESIGN IDEAS: INSPIRATION FOR THE HEART OF YOUR HOUSE

The kitchen has transcended straightforward culinary utility: it is the nucleus of the home, where …

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30 ZARA ITEMS TO BUY RIGHT NOW, ACCORDING TO MELISSA’S DAUGHTER, ISABELLA.

The fast-fashion retailer, Zara is always stocked with every item we’ve seen on our favourite …

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HAUTE HEAT: DESIGNER RADIATORS THAT DON’T HAVE TO HIDE

The radiator has always offered heat. Now it is acting as art with a debut …

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INTERIORS

10 INTERIOR TIPS TO HAPPY UP YOUR HOME

Whenever we are asked to give advice on interior design we suspect we are expected …

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YES OR NO: SHOULD INSTAGRAM GET RID OF ‘LIKES’?

Social networks built on public status markers are now starting to hide them. In six …

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ZARA DOES IT AGAIN WITH NEW KITCHEN COLLECTION

We regularly peruse Zara Home and scroll the high-street retailer’s site in search of on-trend, …

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THIS IS THE FIRST THING AN INTERIOR DESIGNER NOTICES WHEN ENTERING A HOME

Unless interior design is your profession, you may not be aware of the most common mistakes …

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INTERIORS

12 IDEAS TO STEAL FROM A HEAVENLY BELGIAN HOUSE AND GARDEN

A favourite Belgian house is master artisan Eddy Danker’s collaboration with Axel Vervoordt on his …

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MAKING A MODERN GARDEN

What makes one layout of borders and lawn suburban, yet another cutting-edge? How do you …

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INTERIORS

DESIGNER SNEAKERS: WHY WE ARE DITCHING DRESS SHOES FOR THEM

If one common trend could define the decade it would be streetwear as sportswear. The …

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INTERIORS

A ROOM WITHOUT BOOKS IS JUST VERY SAD

Ultimate Library sells books by the metre to international luxury hotels like the Ham Yard. …

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3 TO TRY: BEST NEW SHOPS AND COLLECTIONS

From a Melbourne former gospel hall with soaring pressed metal ceilings that’s been transformed into …

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THE ONE UPGRADE THAT WILL INSTANTLY MAKE A RENTAL LOOK EXPENSIVE

Finding the perfect décor for a bedroom rental can be a serious design challenge. After …

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WHAT’S HOT, WHAT’S SHOT – IT’S TIME TO SAY GOODBYE TO THESE TRENDS

We’ve looked around for the next big design trends and the ones that have bottomed …

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