Latest articles by Natasha Brinsmead
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7 Ideas of What to Do With That Extra, Awkward. Underutilized Space You've Got in Your Bathroom
Found yourself with a little surplus bathroom space? Here are the best ways to put it to good use
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How to Make a Kitchen Extension Feel Brighter — Sometimes All You Need Is a 'Central Sun Spot'
The very best ways to make your new kitchen extension feel light, bright, and airy
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Interior Doors Shouldn’t Be an Afterthought — 11 Ideas That Will Actually Elevate Your Home's Design
Interior doors are not just access points from one space to another — with a little thought, they can be the star of the show
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Sorry Bifolds — French Doors Are the Coolest Choice for Your Extension Right Now, and They're Anything but Basic
Sliding and bifold doors have their place, but for an effortlessly, timeless look, French doors could be the way forward
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12 Ways to Use Bifold Doors That Will Connect Your House to the Garden in the Most Seamless Way
If creating a good connection between inside and out is top of your priority list, bifolding doors are still a good idea — here's how to elevate it
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Yes, Utility Room Flooring Should Be Practical, But That Doesn't Have to Stand in the Way of it Being Beautiful
In a small space like a utility room, flooring can provide a canvas for brilliantly creative designs
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9 Utility Room Wallpaper Ideas Experts Say Will "Bring a Little Extra Joy" to Your Home's Most Practical Space
It may feel like this room is only meant for functionality, but introducing wallpaper is a brilliant way to make it feel like more of a design moment
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How to Survive a Kitchen Remodel — The 10 Lessons I Learned the Hard Way That Make Your Project a Lot Easier
First-hand advice on how to reduce overwhelm and stress during the remodeling process (from someone who's been there and done it more than once)
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How Much Will It Cost to Remodel My Utility Room? Experts Break Down the Figures
An expert guide to the utility room remodel costs you can expect when undertaking this all-important project
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4 'Wake Up' Colors to Use in Your Home to Give Your Morning as Much of a Boost as That First Cup of Coffee
A slave to the snooze button? Open your eyes to the very best colors to awaken your senses
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"It's Not Just About Being Loud" — 5 Positive Colors Design Experts Say Give Us All the (Good) Feels
Do you have a room that just feels good to be in? Chances are it's got one of these positive colors in it
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8 Beige Room Ideas That Break the 'Boring' Stereotype
Forget the notion that beige room ideas are only for those wanting to play it safe
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How to Choose Neutral Paint Colors for Every Room in Your Home — Because Getting It Right Isn't Easy
Designers step us through the things your need to consider when choosing a neutral paint for your home
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Is Green the New Neutral? Interior Designers Argue We Should All Be Using This Soothing Shade as Our Base Color
Neutral spaces needn't be void of color, it's just about picking the right shade — and green makes it easy
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'Neutral Maximalism' Will Teach You How to Decorate Boldly Without Relying on Color
Personality-filled rooms using only cool, nuanced, and sophisticated neutrals? Count us as fans of this new decorating style for creative, un-colorful homes
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I Asked Color Experts Which Neutral They Think Is Replacing White in 2025 — This "Futuristic" Shade Caught Me by Surprise
Bored of white? Here are the shades to consider instead for the year ahead
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7 Colors You Can Add to Neutral Bedrooms That Will Give the Space a Bit of *Something Something*, but Still Be Soothing
A pared-back bedroom in neutral shades provides a calming backdrop, but that doesn't mean you can't play with color — it just has to be the right color
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7 Colors You Can Add Into a Neutral Living Room Without Upsetting Your Scheme — Because All-Beige Spaces Are Officially Out
Opting for a neutral space runs the risk of feeling flat and lifeless, but not if you know the colors to complement it — here, design experts reveal all
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7 Dining Room Lighting Mistakes That Are Making Your Space (and Food) Look Less Appetizing
Experts share how to save yourself time and trouble by avoiding these common dining room lighting mistakes
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7 Bedroom Lighting Mistakes — Experts Say They "Scream 'Wrong Vibe'" And Ruin Your Aesthetic
Avoid these lighting blunders at all costs if you want your bedroom to be everything you dreamt it would be
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Ignoring These 7 Living Room Lighting Mistakes Could Totally Ruin the Way You Feel in the Space
Even the fanciest furniture can look cheap under bad lighting — here, experts share the most common faux pas when it comes to lighting your living spaces
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How to Plan the Perfect Lighting Scheme For Your Home — From Start to Finish in 9 Simple Steps
Our step-by-step guide is a foolproof way to get your home's lighting scheme just right — and it's important
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8 Mistakes to Avoid When Planning the Lighting for Your Home — "At All Costs," Experts Warn
Understanding the most common lighting mistakes made by homeowners will help you avoid making the same blunders
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How to Plan Bathroom Lighting That Can Switch Between Bright and Busy, and Spa-Like in Seconds
Our expert-led guide to bathroom lighting gives you everything you need for a perfectly-lit space
