Revamp repair recycle

Upcycling old furniture is a wonderful way to breathe new life into a piece you have fallen out of love with. This idea capitalises on the natural colour and grain of the wood. These show through, mak

1. Measure the length and height of each of the drawers at the bottom of the wardrobe. Using these measurements, mark the dimensions with a pencil and ruler on the back of a sheet of reeded MDF. 2. Cu

Every painter knows that feeling of failure when a painting “dies” on you. If you work thickly in oils and the picture dries, there’s not much one can do. However, once one has accepted that the pictu

We’d been living in a Victorian house with high ceilings just a mile away, but we were ready for a change. The house had very little garden, and we wanted to become a lot more self-sufficient by havin

James Abbott mimics shooting, editing and even darkroom effects in Photoshop to give his shots a creative finish

Looking to lift your home and mood? Be inspired by these fresh ideas, from swapping textiles and adding colour to rearranging furniture and refreshing blooms