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When the worst house is best bet

When the worst house is best bet

Years of neglect and dated décor can be a real obstacle to many people buying a house but don’t be seduced by an immaculate walk-in condition either

Thu Feb 26 2015 - 06:06
Flexibility is the key to making your home work

Flexibility is the key to making your home work

A little reconfiguration and reworking of space can work wonders

Thu Feb 12 2015 - 07:00
Do your homework before  you work on your home

Do your homework before you work on your home

Get references and visit completed projects before committing to a builder

Wed Jan 28 2015 - 17:30
Interiors: is it time for a clutter-free clear out?

Interiors: is it time for a clutter-free clear out?

Get rid of unwanted, out of date items and create a clutter-free home

Thu Jan 15 2015 - 02:33
Take it easy with the decorations

Take it easy with the decorations

Why not take the Swedish approach to decorating and keep it simple and calm

Thu Dec 11 2014 - 08:00
Sort It: Micro is going to be big in the homes of the future

Sort It: Micro is going to be big in the homes of the future

As houses and apartments get smaller, technology will play a huge role in how we live

Thu Nov 27 2014 - 10:00
Adapt and unwind:  wellness rooms of the future

Adapt and unwind: wellness rooms of the future

Even though technology makes many of us want to hide away, it can enable us to create the perfect environment to relax

Thu Nov 13 2014 - 01:00
Change is great but think carefully about the impact

Change is great but think carefully about the impact

If you’re adding space or reconfiguring your home make sure it works for you

Thu Oct 30 2014 - 01:00
Get organised when renovating your  bathroom

Get organised when renovating your bathroom

Make sure you have bought everything needed before the builder starts

Thu Oct 16 2014 - 01:00
Save water and  save the roses

Save water and save the roses

With water charges a reality, the decision to harvest rain water might be more carefully assessed as the system should result in approximately 50 per cent less mains water being used

Thu Oct 02 2014 - 00:00
Securing quiet time at home

Securing quiet time at home

Whether it’s loud neighbours, traffic from outside or washing machines and televisions, noise pollution is a problem we can all relate to

Thu Sept 18 2014 - 01:00
We need our space – a place to unwind

We need our space – a place to unwind

We turned a spare bedroom into a relaxing study with a wood-burning stove

Thu Sept 04 2014 - 02:00
Blurring the lines is key to unifying inside and out

Blurring the lines is key to unifying inside and out

Connecting our homes with our gardens is a growing trend

Thu Jul 24 2014 - 01:00
Clever ideas  for compact living

Clever ideas for compact living

Micro apartments can work really well as living spaces – just make sure to choose the right kind of furniture and be smart with storage

Thu Jul 10 2014 - 01:00
Sort It: Make colour a central  part of your vision

Sort It: Make colour a central part of your vision

If you’re nervous about using colour in your house try a few of these tips

Thu Jun 26 2014 - 01:00
Sort It: Enlist your chaos-makers  in organising the home

Sort It: Enlist your chaos-makers in organising the home

Make it easy for children to organise their things and have at least one clutter-free zone

Thu Jun 12 2014 - 00:00
Treat your  outdoor space as a room indoors

Treat your outdoor space as a room indoors

Try a few of these key elements to make your outdoors more colourful and comfortable

Thu May 15 2014 - 00:00
Sort it: Make your home work with your ever-changing life

Sort it: Make your home work with your ever-changing life

Designs for your home need to adapt to changing needs

Thu May 01 2014 - 00:00
Bring a little personality into your home

Bring a little personality into your home

The people who are most unhappy in their houses are often those who chose things not because they loved them but because they were a safe option

Thu Apr 17 2014 - 00:00
Escape distraction and create a quiet retreat in your home

Escape distraction and create a quiet retreat in your home

Sort It: a calm room is a good way to get away from busy living and dining areas

Thu Apr 03 2014 - 00:00
Sort it: Analyse awkward problems so that you can fix them

Sort it: Analyse awkward problems so that you can fix them

Problematic rooms need a shift in thinking to open up new possibilites

Thu Mar 20 2014 - 00:00
Sort it: Buy things you love and walk away from the rest

Sort it: Buy things you love and walk away from the rest

Ask yourself what do you need in the room and what pieces do you really love

Thu Mar 06 2014 - 00:00
Sort it: The enduring appeal of Scandinavian design

Sort it: The enduring appeal of Scandinavian design

Scandinavian design is built on function that is rooted in craftsmanship and quality. It is something that is made to last

Thu Feb 20 2014 - 00:00
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Sitting pretty: choosing the sofa that works best for you

Thu Feb 06 2014 - 00:00
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Start the new year by detoxing your house

Thu Jan 16 2014 - 00:00
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Painting solid timber goes a long way to brightening a dark space

Thu Nov 28 2013 - 00:00
Changing children’s rooms to meet  their growing needs

Changing children’s rooms to meet their growing needs

Thu Nov 14 2013 - 00:00
Sort It: stealing space

Sort It: stealing space

Creating a place to dry laundry from unused areas

Thu Oct 31 2013 - 00:00
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Give your home a new lease of life without spending a cent

Thu Oct 17 2013 - 00:00
Sort It: Goodbye chilly conservatory and hello warm garden room

Sort It: Goodbye chilly conservatory and hello warm garden room

Thu Oct 03 2013 - 00:00
Think your home is not big enough? Think again about how you use space

Think your home is not big enough? Think again about how you use space

Thu Sept 19 2013 - 01:40
Sort It: Forward-thinking to improve period design can create better homes

Sort It: Forward-thinking to improve period design can create better homes

Thu Sept 05 2013 - 00:00
Built-in storage will give you more for your money

Built-in storage will give you more for your money

Thu Jun 13 2013 - 01:00
Liven up walls with paintings and rugs

Liven up walls with paintings and rugs

Sort It Finishing touches So many clients come to me looking for advice on how to finish off their newly completed refurbishment…

Thu Feb 28 2013 - 00:00
False modesty: small changes can turn a house into a dream home

False modesty: small changes can turn a house into a dream home

Sort It Light and space Our plans for our homes have changed dramatically, and in the past six months in particular, people …

Thu Feb 14 2013 - 00:00

Extra daylight will open doors to brighter, user-friendly living space

Sort it: Light is a big concern for so many people and I think we notice it so much more at this time of year where short days…

Thu Jan 31 2013 - 00:00

Why not branch out this year with aromatically stunning festive foliage?

SORT IT: I’ve been having lots of fun recently decorating my home for Christmas

Thu Dec 20 2012 - 00:00

Find your true colours and perk up your home with a lick of paint

SORT IT: PAINT: When my husband and I bought our house I was five months pregnant and there was only four weeks to Christmas…

Thu Nov 29 2012 - 00:00

Getting the right look in the smallest room takes more than just a mirror

Sort It: Bathrooms: The most important issue to address when tackling the fit-out of any bathroom or en suite is to make sure…

Thu Nov 15 2012 - 00:00
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