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Styling The Table: 'Elegant Autumn'
We live such a busy life that it's often around the table that we get to spend time with family and friends. I'm going to give you s

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Milano Design Week
Milano Salone Del Mobile [The International Furniture and Design Fair] is always an inspiring and unique experience, year after year...

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Quality Outdoor Furniture
The good weather is now coming to an end, and while we start to fold and store our garden furniture in the garage we notice that the...

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Design That Lasts
Why follow trends when they so quickly change and fade? Well, here I am in Milano for the International Furniture and Design Fair, Salone...

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Garage and Up
So, you do have a rear lane access to your block: Fantastic! And if you don't have a garage there already, of course you have thought of...

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The Beauty Spot
Let's say that you may not be sure if and how to add an odd piece in your styling. Even though you really like that sideboard, that...

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First Impressions: The Fence
Even before we enter a home, we have already formulated an idea or an expectation of what a home is going to look like: because of First...
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Building Materials: Bricks
Do you remember the story of the 3 little piglets living in three houses built of straw, wood and bricks? Well, the end was quite...

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Horizontal or Vertical Tiles?
images from Pinterest As we all know already, horizontal lines do increase width while vertical ones add length or height. Apply this...
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History Repeating: 3D Cube
So, here you are, tired of the old original floor in your home and wishing to change it into something more elegant and contemporary......

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First Impressions: Choosing the driveway
How to increase real estate value. Designer Stylist Decorator Renovator Real Estate Agent James Treble teaches you how to make the most out
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Target Your Market
How to increase real estate value. Study and learn from the professionals. Years of proven renovation experience and successful business pra

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Defining Your Borders
The way your property looks on arrival is of great impact on the way it feels and ultimately, on its value. How to fence our front garden? O
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Recycled Wood Still In Trend
Shouldn't we consider the recycled-furniture option, instead?

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Last Minute Decoration
It may only happen to me, but once again it feels like Christmas has arrived faster than expected. And if like me you also have left your...

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Kitchen Quick Tips
We spend a large amount of time in our kitchen and besides being a very functional room we must remember that this one should also be...
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The Narrow Hallway
If the hallway of your property is narrow and long, chances are it may be dark and somehow unwelcoming. Doors open into rooms we cannot...

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Hidden Behind Clutter
Whether for leisure or work, traveling starts in our mind, and the reality that follows may be exciting or disappointing, but one thing is a

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Recycling Week - can be every week
This 'Recycling Week' I want to talk about Council Collection time! We've all have been caught looking at what our neighbours throw away,...

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Art On The Floor
So the time has come to add art to our rooms. Art is very important in adding character and elegance to the space. Well, how many works...

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From empty to cosy
Do you have an empty corner in the bedroom, in the study, maybe in the living room? You may also have an odd armchair around, pushed...

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