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Live in an oven? Here’s how to make your home cooler than a refreshing sea breeze

Time to graduate from your lowly ghetto-blaster to a stereo system with attitude. But do you know what you’re looking for? Here are the basics for choosing a hi-fi-system

Almost everyone uses a home computer network nowadays. Here we show you how to get rid of those ugly cables and cords (well, most of them)

Here’s a brilliant idea for making the most of that extra space above your head. real living’s reno guru Sarah de Lancelle shares a few ideas

If your ageing PC can’t keep up with today’s whirlwind technology, give it a new lease of life

If guests are coming to stay, don’t despair. These simple decorating ideas will get your spare room looking gorgeous (on any budget)

Plenty has changed in the world of domestic lighting over the past few years. Here’s a run-down

Every room in the house can benefit from better storage. Some things work displayed on open shelves, while others are best contained behind closed doors. So read on for smart ways to get your storage sorted.

When playing with colour, there’s a fine line between injecting fun and energy and looking like a colourwheel exploded. Here are fresh ways to brighten up your space

We teach you how to go about the process of building a room. Not with bricksand mortar, but with the right furniture, accessories and a lot of style

Show off your favourite art works creatively

Put the finishing touches to your home – and save on your energy bill – with our buyer’s guide to window treatments

Walls are the one thing every home has in common, and there are much more interesting ways of treating them than simply plaster and paint.

The polished, clean look of floorboards has fast become the first choice for flooring, but with the huge range of styles, materials and quality of today’s rugs and carpets, it’s becoming hard to pass up the feel of something soft and lush underfoot.

We tell you what all those terms mean and what you need to look out for

We’ve gone undercover to help get your bathroom clutter under control. Check out these super-savvy ideas.

The walls are primed and you’ve decided on a style — it’s time to get decorating! But before you go crazy moving all your carefully selected furniture and matching accessories in, consider these interior decorating tips that might just improve the feel and look of a room.

Raid the cupboards — and your mother’s — because vintage fabric is hot right now. Transform old furniture for a personal touch. And the bolder the better!

Paint is for walls, art and the odd bit of furniture, right? Not anymore! We put on the painting smock and waved our magic paintbrush over all kinds of unusual things

Plenty has changed in the world of domestic lighting over the past few years. Here’s a run-down

It’s always nice having a fragrant home. Here are some tips for achieving an attractive ambience with scented candles, reeds and incense.

Give your room a talking point with pretend furniture and accessories that still do the job.

Want an easy guide to getting decorating right? Here’s all you need to know

Few rooms are more overlooked in terms of decorating than the humble hallway. But whether it’s super-skinny or extra-wide, a passageway or an entranceway, much can be done to make it practical and attractive

Transform a picture frame into a decorative jewellery storage display

Keep track of important mail and papers with a DIY storage centre.

With some paint, a favourite pattern and a projector you can easily transform any plain surface

If you’ve got a computer at home, you don’t need to hide it away. Here we show you how to create a computer space that fits in with the rest of your décor

After conquering the fashion world, denim is waltzing in and making itself at home — in our homes. Let the blues inspire you to create stylish spaces to really live in

Running out of hanging space? Conjure up some more in four easy steps. You will need a helper for this project

Follow these step-by-step instructions to create a stiped wall

Loop or shag pile? Textured or flat weave? Patterned or plain? With so many possibilities, buying soft flooring for your home isn’t easy. But before you get your tufts in a twist, check out our buyer’s guide and say bye bye to boring flooring.