The problem with fast furniture and how to avoid it

Sustainable and cost-effective, knowing how to breathe new life into neglected pieces with a lick of paint can transform the way you dress your home

You don’t need to stop buying gadgets. Becca Caddy says you need to buy differently – and now’s the time to start

If you have trinkets and treasures you’re keen to display, incorporate open shelving into your home. A bookcase like this contemporary design from Habitat could even be turned on its side to help zone

Whether buying new or reviving an older piece, discover how to make your sofas and armchairs the stars of the show

Let in the light with translucent textiles. Swap heavy curtains for delicate sheers and switch out dark pendant shades for something gauzy. If you can’t find a fabric lampshade in your price range, tr

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