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How to bring the Scandi style into your home

Maybe the enduring appeal of Scandinavian design comes down to the fact that it is so clever. It manages to encompass complete opposites with ease, appealing equally on a warm summer's day as on a cold wintery evening. It is simple and minimalist and yet cosy and comfortable, it is incredibly stylish whilst remaining enduringly practical.

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6 tips to make your room look bigger - our favourite ways to create a feeling of space

I think with the excess of Christmas still fresh in my mind, the need for the feeling of space in my home is high on my agenda. Christmas seems to fill every available corner with clutter (sorry, decorations!) and the addition of a huge tree in the living room means a rejig of all the furniture until I feel I’m falling over stuff, or children, or cats all of the time!

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8 simple tips to get your guest bedroom ready this Christmas

Are you having family or friends to stay with you this Christmas season? Do you panic the day before they arrive and frantically run around trying to get things sorted? Obviously everything will get done, it always does! But what if there was a less stressful way?

Follow these tips to get your guest bedroom ready and impress your guests this Christmas.

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Christmas Decorations

December is upon us and Christmas is just around the corner - gulp!! Which can only mean one thing - it’s time to put up the Christmas decorations!

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How to add instant personality to your new build

A new build home is at the beginning of its life, it’s box fresh! And this can be a great thing, and it can present some challenges. Here we are going to show you how you can add personality and life to your new build to make it a home.

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Living with Catherine

Hi, it's Catherine from The Living House. Each month we want to let you know a little bit more about us and the people behind our brand.

Keep reading to hear how I created a home that works for me and my three very beautiful but very boisterous children.

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Choosing the Best Dark Paint Colours for Your Home

Dark interiors are rich, bold and amazingly dramatic - but also really scary to use in your own home, right? Wrong!! Use them in the right way and they are surprisingly easy to pull off. Follow our guide and you can confidently transform your room into the cocooning, cosy space of your dreams!!

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10 ways to give your home a more put together look

Some homes just seem to have that something extra. It’s not so much about the style or the amount of money that has been spent on the finishes, but something that’s harder to pinpoint, something more elusive. It’s more that the room feels cohesive and well, just effortlessly ‘put together’

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