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BBQ season: 9 essentials to help serve up the thrill of the grill
From brilliant BBQs to entertaining necessities, these must-haves will make your soirées sizzle, says Sam Wylie-Harris. Some might say...
Plastic Free July: How to do your bit in the garden
Small changes can make a difference. Want to be part of the solution to plastic pollution? With Plastic Free July upon us, there are easy...
How to get a garden room installed – and what it will cost
Give your garden a golden ticket with some extra living space, says Sam Wylie-Harris. Echoing everything we love about the British...
How can first-time buyers get ahead in the tough property market?
Property and mortgage experts offer their tips to cash-strapped would-be homeowners. The affordability squeeze on potential first-time...
How to add style to your home with juicy sunshine hues
We’re loving lemon, lime and tangy tangerine for the feel-good factor, says Sam Wylie-Harris. If you’re tempted by the idea of saturating...
Hotel chic: How to create and enjoy ‘everyday luxury’ at home
Style up your space for the look of luxe with these expert tips, says Sam Wylie-Harris. No longer just for vacations, if a luxurious...
5 summer home trends you need to know about
From wabi-sabi styling to fun fusion. By Sam Wylie-Harris. With warmer weather reviving our creative energy and putting us in a sunny...
How to create the most beautiful hanging basket for summer
Follow these expert tips for brilliant blooms to brighten your outdoor space, says Sam Wylie-Harris. With summer in full swing and all...
10 ways to introduce a sun-kissed interiors scheme to your home
Bring on summer brights, says Sam Wylie-Harris. When you want to set the scene and lighten the mood with a fusion of colour, sometimes...
10 ways to up your al fresco game
Eating in the open air is one of life’s greatest gifts, says Sam Wylie-Harris. With blue skies and some long-awaited sunshine spurring us...
These are the hottest colour combinations for your home this summer
Clever use of colour can create a coherent space-enhancing scheme and alter the feel of a space. Your home’s colour combinations can...
Alan Titchmarsh: Slugs are never going to be my friends
As he celebrates 60 years in horticulture, the TV gardener talks about cancel culture and botanical bugbears. As he celebrates 60 years...
9 ways to style up your outdoor living space
Warmer days mean a focus on al fresco furnishings, says Sam Wylie-Harris. You’ve only got to step outside to know there’s something in...
5 expert design tips for urban gardeners
Ahead of the RHS’ new Urban Show, Hannah Stephenson seeks some inspiration for town and city dwellers. Living in a town or city may often...
10 ways to kit out your kitchen for a quickie makeover
From tableware to cookware and appliances, these handy helpers will make mealtimes that much more fruitful, says Sam Wylie-Harris. The...
11 ways to work Easter splendour into your home
From decorated tablescapes, to cute chicks and bunnies, these festive homewares will style up your space. By Sam Wylie-Harris. When it...
Spring decor: 10 ways to play up pretty pastels
From soothing shades to spiced sorbet, signal springtime with a pop of soft colour, says Sam Wylie-Harris. If you’re feeling creative and...
10 spring homeware items that cheer the new season
As we step into a budding new time of year, says Sam Wylie-Harris. Is it any surprise we get excited about the switch in season – and the...
As demand for houseplants soars: What are the best and hardiest plants for your home?
An expert from the Royal Horticultural Society suggest some of the easiest houseplants houseplants. By Lisa Salmon. Bringing a bit of...
9 beautiful bedding sets to signal springtime
National Bed Month in March is the perfect excuse to style up your sheets, says Sam Wylie-Harris. Considering we spend such a high...
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