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Interior design ideas and home renovation tips plus expert advice on kitchens, bathrooms, dining, living and bedrooms

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Decorate with unexpected elements

Why completely redecorate a space when you can transform a room by simply adding a surprising element?

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Kids' rooms made easy

Creating rooms that reflect your child's personality, whilst remaining stylish, is possible

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Rug rules

A rug can dramatically change the look and feel of a room, so read this guide before buying

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Rug rules you need to knowA rug can dramatically change the look and feel of a room, so read this guide before buying.

A guide to lighting your kitchen (Thinkstock)

A guide to lighting your kitchenThe kitchen can be one of the most difficult areas to light correctly. Here's what you need to know.

Rejuvenate your bathroom: storage (Thinkstock)

Rejuvenate your bathroom: storageWell-designed bathrooms have plenty of storage. Here are your options.

Rejuvenate your bathroom: Light & Heat (Thinkstock)

Rejuvenate your bathroom: light and heatOne way of creating something a little different is to consider a lighting package that can create a ‘mood’ in your bathroom. Here are some ideas.

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Bathroom design: what you need to know before you renovateToday bathroom designs walk a fine line between technology and pleasure and this room increasingly become a luxuriant place to linger. Designers are knocking themselves out to create the latest fixtures and fittings for renovators who want the ultimate pampering zone. Rejuvenate your bathroom: Tiles and wall liningsIf your bathroom's looking a little shabby and you want to breathe some new life into it without doing a full renovation then there are some things you can do to lift and improve its appearance. Adding or updating tiles can make a huge difference to the look of your bathroom. How to get proportion and scale right in your homeSofa too large? Artwork too small? Here's how to get it right. Rug rules you need to knowA rug can dramatically change the look and feel of a room, so read this guide before buying. DIY kitchen renovationDon't quite have the budget for a kitchen renovation that can cost in the tens of thousands of dollars? Consider installing a flat-pack kit.