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Paint is the style budget hot tip for all interiors this spring. It's easy to buy, easy to apply, eco-friendly and affordable.
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Our new shop has more than 2 million products from more than 900 retailers, ranging from high street favourites such as John Lewis and M&S to designer treasures such as Andrew Martin.Weekend makeovers
Give your decking a new lease of life
It's easy to restore your wooden decking to its former glory, one board at a time.Read more...
Spring into action
There are now so many affordable and clever ideas to spruce up your home, it's never been easier to DIY with style.Read more...
Add pattern to your furniture
The swing back to pattern has embraced furniture - from top Dutch brand Moooi to a set of simple shelves at Ikea. But it is easy and far cheaper to create your own totally original feature for any room.Read more...
Wallpaper made easy
Wallpaper is back in fashion, and putting it up can be quick and easy, thanks to the latest 'paste-the-wall' designs. These can be hung dry from the roll, and the exciting news is that they now come in many fashionable patterns.Read more...
Simple stencilling
Highlight one wall - or just part of it - with a fashionable pattern of metallic dots. This idea also works well on screens and large cupboard doors. If you leave enough time for the paint to dry, you can complete this project in a day, or over a weekend.Read more...
Restoring garden furniture
Plan some DIY for the weekend with our easy step-by-step guide to restoring your garden furniture and saving some money.Read more...
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Interiors trends
We all flock to damask
Damask’s shimmering motifs are appearing on modern silks and velvets, china, washbasins and even concrete radiators. Find out all about this season's hottest interiors' trend.Read more...
