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Are Dark or Light Curtains Better for My Room? How to Answer This Question and Make the Right Choice Every Time

To settle the debate once and for all and weigh up the pros and cons, experts share the hard and fast rules they live by and when to bend them, too

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5 TikTok home decor trends that interior design experts can't stand – are you guilty of any?

TikTok has a wealth of great advice, but these are the tips the design pros recommend swerving

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11 Japandi bedroom ideas to create a stylish and restful sleep sanctuary

These simple ideas will help you to style a tranquil space with ambient lighting, calming colour and on-trend textures

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These are the 3 curtain colours experts say are going out of style for 2026 – is the shade of your window dressings on the list?

Experts reveal the colours replacing them in the new year

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10 Contemporary Window Treatments for French Doors That Make the Most of the Classic Design Feature

Discover designers' favorite window treatments for French doors, whether you want to filter the light or make a design statement

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How Wide Curtains Should *Technically* Be, and What Looks Best Aren't Always the Same — Here's How to Get the Latter

Curtain length isn't the only measurement to get right. The width of these window treatments can help you achieve a more luxurious look

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With So Many Underwhelming Ones Out There, Here's Where You Should Buy Curtains If You've Got Good Taste

From John Lewis, to Sanderson and La Redoute — there is an array of brands you'll want to keep on your radar. Here are a few I'm currently loving.

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16 Different Styles of Curtains to Consider When Dressing Your Windows — And Which to Pick for a Modern Home

From different pleats to practicalities, our curated edit of the most elevated styles of curtains will help you choose with confidence

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Should bedroom curtains hang over radiators? The things interior and energy experts want you to know before you decide

It's one of the biggest style versus practicality debates in the home

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How to protect your conservatory furniture from the sun – experts share 3 ways to stop your furniture from fading and warping

Is your conservatory furniture getting sun-bleached? This is how to prevent it from happening

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Can you attach a pergola to a house? What you need to know if you want to achieve that seamless flow between inside and out

Attaching a pergola to a house can transform the way you use your garden, however, there are some key things to consider

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Can you clean curtains with a steam cleaner? Experts reveal the curtain materials you can use this time-saving cleaning hack on

Save time and steam-clean your curtains

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How to use curtains to make a small living room look bigger – interior experts share 4 tricks they use to create the illusion of space

It's not how much space you have, but what you do with it that counts

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A room with a view: how the art of window dressing can transform your space

Why window treatments are the secret to transforming the look of your interiors…

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What type of curtains are best for small bedroom windows - a definitive guide to getting it right

Our top tips and know-how to ensure you achieve winning window dressings no matter your window size

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10 Bedroom bay window ideas - clever ways to elevate this feature with lighting, furniture and window dressings

Take inspiration from this round up ideas to transform your bedroom bay window to give it character and make the most of the space

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Labor and Albanese’s slide continues in Resolve poll, as major parties tied

A national Resolve poll for Nine newspapers, conducted July 10–13 from a sample of 1,603, had Labor and the Coalition tied at 50–50 by 2022 election preference flows, a one-point gain for the Coalition since June by my calculations.

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Which blinds are best for blackout? Experts all agree this is the most accessible style for darkening a bedroom

There are so many different styles of blackout blinds so we spoke to the experts to decode with type is best for your home

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8 colours that go with teal - the fool-proof colour pairings that will bring out the best in this vibrant shade

The fail-safe shade combinations to pair with this striking colour

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What is an analogous colour scheme? The tried and tested design method for creating a relaxed home

Analogous colour schemes are known for creating calming interiors - here's how to recreate this method in your home

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10 bathroom window dressing ideas to add style and privacy to a wash space

Master the art of dressing your bathroom windows to impress

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7 kitchen curtain ideas that offer privacy and style - these aren't your Nana's curtains

The materials, styles and fittings to enhance your cooking space, plus where to shop for the best curtains

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How to dress a window - three design experts explain how to plan the perfect window dressing

Too often left as an afterthought, window dressings can transform your space, as our three experts share

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10 ways to make your bathroom look more luxurious, according to design experts

Make your bathroom feel as indulgent as a 5* hotel without sacrificing your family holiday this year!

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Design experts reveal the one place you should never put a sofa in a living room

Working out where to put a sofa in a living room? Experts reveal why you shouldn't put it in front of a sofa

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