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EXPERT ADVICE: Decor for kids is not child’s play

By Kate Shepherd17 February 2019

Tips to involve a child in a revamp, trends in furniture for little people, small pieces for big statements and strange decor requests

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DECOR: Colour is back

By Helen Grange17 February 2019

Be brave and bring coral, moody blues, dusty rose, pastels or forest greens to an entire wall, or just one feature in a room, to add rich and bold warmth as cooler weather approaches

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GARDENING: Restoring nature’s balance

By Kay Montgomery16 February 2019

Ecological restoration helps ecosystems recover from damage and degradation, and the principles can be used to create more sustainable and biodiverse city gardens. For the first time Africa hosts the eighth world conference on the topic in September,

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Set a scene for loving

By Helen Grange14 February 2019

Experts advise how to bring sensuous romance into your home for Valentine’s Day

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DECOR: Clean sweep on chaos

By Jane Kotze10 February 2019

An expert suggest ways and means to tidy those cluttered areas, deal with sentimental items or clear out baggage before a move will spur you into action

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GARDENING: Sun-kissed gardens of romance

By Kay Montgomery9 February 2019

A tranquil space can be alluring and serene, with a stylish elegance that is both bold and beautiful.

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#ValentinesDay: Turn your bedroom into a boudoir

By Vivian Warby3 February 2019

With Valentine's Day nearly here, how can you make your bedroom both romantic and sexy?

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DECOR AND DIY TIPS: You won’t want to leave your home

By Marika Meyer3 February 2019

You’ll want to stay in and enjoy your home if you follow these decor and DIY tips provided in response to readers’ questions

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DECOR IDEAS: Bringing the outside in

By The Washington Post27 January 2019

Using wood and stone indoors can warm the feel of a cool interior, and can also create a feeling that the room extends beyond its walls and into the garden beyond. High-ceilinged rooms benefit from warming touches of wood

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HOME DECOR ADVICE: Simple design solutions

By Keira St Claire-Bowery27 January 2019

Clever interior styling tricks can solve a variety of problems from how to hang art attractively to dealing with neighbours’ noise

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