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How can adding a small side table next to a favourite chair make that corner more usable day to day?

A comfortable chair is only half a relaxation spot. If there’s nowhere to set down a cup of tea, a book, glasses or your...

Why might grouping similar objects together on a shelf look better than spreading them all around the room?

When you spread similar objects – candles, small plants, family photos – all over the room, each one becomes a tiny point of attention....

How can using a single long shelf instead of many small ones simplify the look of a wall?

Multiple small shelves scattered across a wall can easily look busy. Each shelf with its own brackets, shapes and clusters of items becomes a...

Why is it better to test paint on more than one wall instead of only one spot?

Light changes from wall to wall. A colour that looks perfect on the wall opposite the window might look dull or too intense on...

How can repainting just old door frames instantly freshen the look of a hallway?

Door frames get knocked by bags, scraped by shoes and touched constantly as people move around. Over time, paint chips, edges yellow, and small...

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How can adding a small side table next to a favourite chair make that corner more usable day to day?

A comfortable chair is only half a relaxation spot....

Why might grouping similar objects together on a shelf look better than spreading them all around the room?

When you spread similar objects – candles, small plants,...

How can using a single long shelf instead of many small ones simplify the look of a wall?

Multiple small shelves scattered across a wall can easily...

Why is it useful to measure eye level when planning where to hang a TV on the wall?

A TV that’s hung too high feels like sitting...

How can swapping heavy, dark cushion covers for lighter ones change a room’s mood for summer?

Cushions are like clothing for your sofa. Dark, heavy...