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Latest Interiors brightens up the home in the hope that the weather will quickly follow suit

Spring is here (yes, really) and it’s high time you brightened up your home with some of the season’s most desirable fabrics and textiles. In need of a home fashion fix? This week, Latest Interiors talks you through three key trends for Spring 2010. Read the rest of this article »

Latest Interiors looks at the benefits of real wood flooring

Real wood flooring is hardwearing, practical, beautiful, and very now. Choose the right product, and it can also be one of the most eco-friendly floor coverings, too. This week, Latest Interiors puts some of the most stylish wooden flooring to work… Read the rest of this article »

Latest Interiors gets tucked in for a peaceful night with the latest trends in beds, duvets and pillows

Are you in need of a good night’s sleep? You’re not alone. We spend around a third of our lives sleeping, yet one in five of us has trouble getting to – or staying – asleep (source: Patient UK). And, since it seems that both quantity and quality of sleep impact on our health and wellbeing, a good bed can make all the difference. Read the rest of this article »

Latest Interiors finds what the best dressed floors will be wearing this spring

Rugs and runners can add a highlight of colour, pattern, texture, or even make a bold design statement in otherwise neutral spaces. They’re also very versatile: rugs provide a quick facelift for tired carpets, sound-proofing for echoing hallways, and protect and insulate wood or stone floors. This week, Latest Interiors finds out what the best dressed floors are wearing…
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Latest Interiors looks at creating a kitchen with the ‘wow factor’ that won’t break the bank

Updating a tired and worn-out kitchen can add value to your home. A very basic kitchen, though, could easily set you back upwards of £4,000. How can you get a sleek, up-to-date look without breaking the bank? Latest Interiors finds out…
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Latest Interiors ventures outside and creates a play space for all ages to enjoy

Spring is nearly here, heralded by the first snowdrops and crocus blooms. Kids (big and small) can start to run around out of doors again. If you’re lucky enough to have a garden, then it’s time to plan how you’re going to get most out of it this year, whatever the weather. Feeling playful? Latest Interiors tries out some garden play spaces.
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Latest Interiors finds the perfect sofa to suit your style and space

Cold weather and a still-chilly economy makes us just want to snuggle up on the sofa. Are you sitting comfortably? This week, Latest Interiors looks into some seriously stylish sofas and chairs.
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Latest Interiors says this is the year for space raiding of a different nature

At the start of a new year, our homes are often filled to the rafters with stuff we don’t want, need, or simply don’t have space for any more. If clutter is making your life a misery, help is at hand: this week, Latest Interiors shows you how to make some room.
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Latest Interiors makes a splash

Is your bathroom less than sparkling? A make-over needn’t break the bank – this week, Latest Interiors shows you how to make a splash, without splashing out…
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Latest Interiors on the new paint craze

Every decade has its style. And according to a recent survey by paint manufacturers Crown (www.crownpaint.co.uk), their Chocolate Comtesse was the defining shade of the noughties. What made this rich, sable brown their top seller? Well, it made a great, bold feature wall (one of the noughties signature styles), and toned with the natural materials – wood, stone, leather and grasses – that we used more and more in our homes. This week, Latest Interiors takes a look at colours for the new decade.
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