Latest articles by Julie Butterworth
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Explore this extended bungalow in Middlesex
Step inside this warm and inviting family home that now has buckets of space. Chosen by Style at Home
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Explore this 1960s family home in Hertfordshire
Love a house tour? Step inside this fun Hertfordshire home that's full of colour, pattern and brilliant ideas. Find more inspiring houses at housetohome.co.uk
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How to cover a seat pad
The latest do-it-yourself project from Country Homes & Interiors
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How to make an e-reader cover
Easy step-by-step sewing instructions for making your own cover for an e-reader.
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How to sew tie-top curtains
Country Homes & Interiors shows you how to measure and make your own simple curtains. There's no need to fit heading tape or linings – just follow these easy step-by-step instructions
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Spruce up your doorstep for spring - 4 great buys
Give your home instant kerb appeal with a quick spruce up and 4 great buys
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Amazing designs every Penguin Books fan will love
So iconic is the Penguin Books brand that its designs have found their way on to a selection of homewares. We've picked some of our favourites
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Box Watch: This week it’s Oz all the way with Grand Designs Australia and Phil Spencer Down Under
But there's plenty happening in Blighty too, as Janet Ellis banishes bad karma in Watford, Jonnie Irwin sorts the dry rot in Rickmansworth and marvellous Jules Hudson, well, is Jules Hudson in Cumbria
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Box Watch: This week we can’t get enough of Sarah Beeny extending for half the price and George Clarke being amazed (isn’t he always?) by small spaces
While Sarah Beeny warns us about the perils of the breakfast bar and George Clarke finds something wonderful in a woodshed, it's off to Spain and Portugal for Amanda Lamb and Jenni Falconer
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Space saving laundry solutions for small houses
Laundry is a big job for a small home, but with the right planning it can be a breeze. Read our handy guide
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Get country style for every room in 10 buys
You don't have to replace everything in your home with rustic pieces for that country cottage vibe. We show you how to do it with 10 key pieces
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Be inspired by this replanned 1890s property
Looking for decorating inspiration? Step inside this 1890s home that is packed with design ideas to steal. Find more inspiring ideas in our house tours section
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What is the best way to lighten beams? Easy ways to reveal the natural beauty of wooden beams
Learn how to tackle dark beams for brighter interiors that celebrate the beauty of wood
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Kitchen sinks - our pick of the best
The sink can be the making of a kitchen. We've selected a few of our favourite stainless steel, ceramic and composite kitchen sinks
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Retro wallpapers - our pick of the best
Looking for retro wallpapers? From two-tone geometrics to vintage floral wallpaper, we've picked a selection of the best retro wallpapers out there.
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Espresso Machines - Our Pick of the Best
From manual to pod and stove-top designs, we've picked our favourite espresso machines.
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Budget kitchen furniture – our pick of the best
Take a look at our pick of the best new budget kitchen furniture, including storage cupboards, trolleys, island and sink units, for a quick and easy kitchen makeover
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Console tables – 10 of the best
Looking for console tables? From vintage shabby chic and mid-century styles to investment pieces, we've chosen a selection of our favourite console tables.
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Standard Lamps - Our Pick of the Best
From the sleekest metal slimline designs to glamorous gold chandelier styles, a standard lamp can be the making of a living room
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Storage Boxes - Our Pick of the Best
Sort your stuff with these smart storage solutions for super-streamlined spaces
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How to make a paper windmill
Paper windmills, or pinwheels, make great tabletop decorations for outdoor parties.
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Box Watch: This week we’ll be glued to May The Best House Win and new kid on the interiors block, Hollywood Me
While May The Best House Win heads for Cornwall, and Leicester braces itself for Hollywood Me's velvet-clad phenomenon Martyn Lawrence Bullard, we remember the gentler art of the TV homes show with a House Doctor re-run
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How to make a lace-trim tablecloth
Follow Country Homes and Interiors’ step-by-step instructions to sewing a tablecloth
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Box Watch: Phil Spencer finds money’s tight in Harrogate, while they practically decorate with it in Marbella Mansions
This week's TV homes show highlights include the couple who swap the estate agent for a PR man in Phil Spencer: Secret Agent, and the modest little pad in Marbella Mansions that rents for £16,000 - a day
