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Are playrooms becoming outdated? Interior designers reveal what modern families are choosing instead

What 3 interior designers had to say

Ideal Home · Jul 20

How to create a kids’ play area in an open-plan living room – 4 interior designers reveal their top 5 tips on how to make it work

From zoning to toy storage, here's everything the pros want you to know

Ideal Home · Jul 6

Interior designers reveal the 4 things that make a small living room look and feel unwelcoming – avoid them at all costs!

Every living room should feel cosy, relaxing and inviting, no matter the size

Ideal Home · Jun 8

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The 3 Fs of interior design is the one rule the pros want you to know about when you’re decorating and arranging any room in your home

You don’t have to be an interior designer to take advantage of this pro-backed concept

Ideal Home · Jun 3

3 interior designers reveal the 7 things all stylish balconies have in common – ‘Even small balconies can feel elevated with the right styling’

How to elevate your own tiny space like a pro

Ideal Home · May 18

I asked 4 interior designers what makes an entrance look and feel unwelcoming – these are the 6 things they all agreed on

‘Avoiding an unwelcoming entrance is about creating a clear, calm arrival moment’

Ideal Home · Apr 21

Why an Extension Isn't Always The Answer — 5 Renovation Projects That Architects Sometimes Wish You'd Consider First

An extension isn't always the best solution to get more space at home — experts show us five renovation ideas to consider instead

Livingetc · Mar 30

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12 white bedroom ideas that are anything but boring – how to make a white sleep space feel cosy and interesting

Experts reveal the best ways to take your white bedroom from bland to stylish and cosy

Ideal Home · Mar 24

Is your home weird enough? Interior designers reveal why you need a little weird for a beautiful home – and how to get the balance right

‘I worry that these days we are all playing it too safe with our homes’

Ideal Home · Feb 16

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