Latest articles by Caroline Keenan
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Dine off at the dinner table: how Downton Abbey has inspired a new breed of competitive cooks
A new guide on how to be the perfect hostess includes advice from Debrett's that will help make your next dinner party a night to remember...
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How to decorate with green - 10 of the best ideas
From fresh lime to deep emeralds, we show you how to decorate with beautiful shades of calming green.
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Don’t forget (to clean) your toothbrush... holder! Hidden germs lurk where you’d least expect
It’s not just the obvious places in our homes that should be cleaned regularly – when it comes to hidden germs, they’re not always where you think.
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Step inside this cosy country cottage in Hertfordshire
Take a tour around this modern country cottage in Hertfordshire, chosen by Country Homes & Interiors. For more house tours and decorating ideas, go to housetohome.co.uk
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Space oddity: we may have small homes, but Brits dream big with Jacuzzis, fish tanks and mini bars topping our interior wish lists
A new survey shows that we all want more space in our homes – and if we had room we’d squeeze in walk-in wardrobes and tropical fish tanks
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Step inside this elegant country home in County Kildare
Designed by the owner, this new-build property was influenced by the style of country estates, as well as Dublins Georgian architecture, resulting in a light-filled family home with a period feel. Various extensions have been added to the property as the family grew.
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How to make fabric envelopes
These easy to sew fabric envelopes from Country Homes and Interiors make great storage bags for your craft corner
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Come dine with me: never mind the food, dinner party guests give top marks for tableware
Delicious food, great wine and some good conversation - if you think that's all it takes for the perfect dinner party, think again...
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We’re just not that into you: Brits ditch colour in favour of magnolia to impress the neighbours – and estate agents
Is your home lived in and bursting with colour, or do you play it safe by decorating with magnolia (keeping the resale value in mind). Turns out 75% of us are plumping for the latter...
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Want a better work-life balance (and to go to work in your pyjamas)? Join the 2.5m who work from home
Forget the daily commute, office hubbub and rush-hour crush - small-business owners are leading the way with 52% working from home
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Country storage ideas - 10 of the best
Find a place for everything, with clever ideas for storage from Country Homes & Interiors. For more country-style decorating ideas and inspiration, visit housetohome.co.uk
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Want to buy your second home? You'll have to wait until you're 42
We've all read about the challenges facing today's first-time buyers, but those ready to trade up to their second property are waiting an average of 14 years...
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Decorating with country colours
Choose a sofa covered in a stunning large-scale floral to make an impact in the living room, then repeat the yellow on walls and a rug for a scheme that sings out summer.
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My home's better than your home: over half of us believe our property is more tastefully decorated than everyone else's
Do you have a strong sense of style when it comes to interiors? If you think your home is beautifully decorated, try asking the proud homeowners of Leeds and Chichester, who are upping the style stakes...
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How to make a chair cover
This easy-to-sew cover from Country Homes and Interiors just slips over a dining chair and requires no upholstery skills
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How to make a beach mat
Follow Country Homes & Interiors’ step-by-step guide to making your own beach mat
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How to make a placeholder
Make this pretty placeholder for your garden party with this craft idea from Country Homes and Interiors
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February is decoration month! But it looks like we're far from being a nation of DIY-ers; most of us prefer to get someone in...
New research from the DIY experts at Homebase reveals that when it comes to updating our homes, many of us prefer to GoCOD - that's Call Out Dad to you and me...
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Buy buy buy! Owning a property is cheaper than renting in 90% of UK towns with York leading the way
Dream of taking your first step on to the property ladder? You could be surprised by new research from Zoopla.co.uk that suggests it sometimes works out cheaper to buy your home than rent… (so long as you don't live in Swansea!)
