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Wall-panel ideas that do not date
Wall panelling went from a designer detail to a mainstream choice in about four years. The good news is that the price…
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Laminate, LVT, SPC or engineered: which flooring works where
Most people pick flooring twice in their lives, so it is worth getting it right. The three big questions are: which type of floor suits the room, how much do you need, and how do you know the price you see is the price you pay. This guide answers all three. Laminate, LVT, SPC, engineered. [...]
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Choosing a sofa shape that fits the room
Buying a sofa online is mostly about not making one of three mistakes: getting the shape wrong for the room, getting the…
Buying Guides
Marble Dining Tables: Are They Worth It? Pros, Cons and Care Tips
Real marble looks the part, but it lives differently to ceramic or sintered stone. Here is what to weigh up before buying…
Buying Guides
Herringbone Flooring: A Pattern That Reads as Architecture
Herringbone has been laid in European homes since the sixteenth century. It still costs more to install than straight planks, and it…
Furniture Guides
Small Living Room Ideas: Furniture That Earns Its Place
Small rooms reward editing. Here are the choices that make a 12sq m sitting room feel calm rather than crowded.
Care & Maintenance
How to Care for Velvet Furniture
Velvet is hardier than its reputation suggests, but it does ask for a few specific habits. Here is the actual maintenance schedule.
Buying Guides
Laminate vs Engineered Wood Flooring: An Honest Comparison
Both look like wood, both click together, both come from the same shops. The differences that actually matter are underneath the surface.
Buying Guides
How to Choose the Right Dining Table Size for Your Space
The wrong-sized table is the most common mistake in a dining room. The fix is two measurements and a piece of string.
Buying Guides
A Sofa Buying Guide That Tells You What to Look At
Sofa specs are not glamorous, but they are what separate a piece you keep for fifteen years from one you replace at…
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