Latest articles by Andreia Shelley
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25 easy spring cleaning hacks you need to try
Make it easy to keep your home in tip-top shape
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Before and after: homeowners transform bland bathroom to chic retreat
When the time came to redecorate their bathroom, the owners used what they already had – making small changes to create a fabulous new scheme
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Wander around this all-white factory apartment in Norwich
When a rare opportunity arose to buy the top-floor flat in a converted factory, the owner took one look at the views and had to have it
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8 stunning ways to decorate your home with papercraft
Whether you make them yourself or buy them ready made, paper decorations can give you a whole new look
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9 things only people who live in a tiny home will identify with
Small house? Read on…
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See how a hilly garden has been made super easy to manage
Struggling to cope with a sloping, muddy lawn and overgrown borders, the owners transformed their garden into a space that's a pleasure, not a chore
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Before and after: from dark loft to hotel-style en suite
Craving an extra room for guests, the owners turned their dank loft into a light-filled, luxe space, complete with this chic en suite bathroom
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Explore this newly renovated Georgian home in Winchester
What began as the owners' simple desire for an updated kitchen turned into a full-scale refurbishment, complete with a spacious new layout, for this characterful Georgian home
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Take a tour of this five-bedroom Georgian home in Exeter
If you're unsure of how to include colour in your home, take a look at this gorgeous house for inspiration. Chosen by Ideal Home. For more great house tours, visit housetohome.co.uk
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Take a tour of this Victorian terrace filled with vintage touches
A carefully curated collection of vintage furniture was the starting point for this adventurously decorated home, which is packed with interesting details
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Have a wander through this characterful three-bed semi in Dorset
The owners have combined rich shades with a vintage, mid-century look to create a stylish home with a great sense of fun and personality
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Before and after: see how this bland living room has been given a modern makeover
Tired of a worn-out cream scheme, the owners decided it was time to introduce a more lively and contemporary look to their living room
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The UK’s smallest castle goes on sale for £550,000 – your dreams may just have come true!
Two separate properties, over half an acre of land, beautiful period features and stunningly landscaped gardens – it’s safe to say this tiny castle has captured our hearts
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Before and after: we turned our garden into an outdoor living room
An outdoor living room was top of the owners' wish list for the underused space at the far end of their garden
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Explore this three-bedroom 1930s semi full of upcycled furniture
With their paintbrushes, craft tool box and imagination, the owners added quirky style twists to every room in their characterful home
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11 things every gardener needs
New to gardening? Then here's a list of those all-important tools you will need… And even if you're an old hand, you might still be tempted by some gorgeous new garden buys…
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Before and after: we redid our kitchen extension to make it work for us
Instead of rebuilding their awkwardly laid-out extension, the owners made a few clever tweaks to create an all-in-one kitchen, dining and living space
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6 home hazards that only allergy sufferers will understand
It's not just pollen that can cause problems - and escaping indoors isn't always the solution
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Who'd have thought it was cheaper darn sarf! Duke of Westminster sells swish central London pads to invest in cheaper properties south of the river amid crash fears
If you’re living in luxury, you may want to follow the lead of Grosvenor Group and cash in on your investment in favour of more affordable properties south of the river
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Check out this one-bedroom Chelmsford flat filled with handmade pieces
The owner packed her renovated flat with handcrafted touches and vintage finds to create a feminine sanctuary that's full of personality
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Explore this gorgeous duplex apartment in west London
Art, greenery and hints of vintage furniture have transformed this neutrally decorated flat in to the perfect home
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Retro bargains are at the heart of this Victorian terrace in Hove
The owners' talent for sniffing out great designs that don't cost the earth has helped them transform their home on a budget
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13 unusual things to hang on your wall
From hats to squirrels - these wall hangings certainly add character
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10 thoughts everyone has while walking around Dobbies
From overbuying plants to whiling away nearly an entire day - here's a list of those moments that every garden-centre aficionado will recognise
