Latest articles by Katie Garrett
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Before and after: a simple scheme and built in storage maximise a compact bathroom
The owner transformed her bathroom from dark and damp to bright and airy
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How to choose furniture when you’re living a nomadic lifestyle
When you’re renting property and are frequently upping sticks, you need furniture that fits in with your nomadic lifestyle. Fortunately, IKEA has you covered…
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Stationery to write home about
Inject some style into your stationery collection with these adorable items...
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Before and after: marble tiling turned this dated bathroom into an Italian-inspired haven
Removing an enormous jacuzzi bath gave the owners rooms to create a spacious and sophisticated family bathroom
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Before and after: from poky kitchen to extraordinary extension
Fed up with their cramped kitchen but unwilling to leave an area they love, the owners decided to knock through and extend their kitchen
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Is the age of knowing your neighbours a thing of the past?
A recent poll suggests it might be...
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Could you live in this one-bedroom prefab home?
Prefab homes are being touted as the saviour of the UK's housing crisis, but would you shack up in this tiny 26 sq m apartment?
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Beach hut for sale – but would you pay the £280,000 price tag?
It's got a fabulous location in Christchurch, Dorset. But would you pay this much for a property that doesn't even have electricity?
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Dunkirk spirit – Thames houseboat used in Christopher Nolan’s Hollywood blockbuster is for sale for £425,000
All aboard! This lovingly restored barge is a wonderful piece of UK maritime history
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The UK's property hotspots are revealed by Zoopla – did your town make the list?
The historic market town of Belper has come top in a list of UK property hotspots so far in 2017
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Church conversions worthy of praise
Do you a-spire to living in a religious conversion? Feast your eyes on these divine sanctuaries
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For sale – a newly converted Georgian home with a romantic celebrity past
Previously a registry office, this property has hosted the weddings of some big household names
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How to make your home more Instagrammable
Struggling to take that perfect shareable photo of your home? Try these little tips for making your home more Instagram-friendly...
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David Bowie’s New York apartment with Central Park views is for sale for $6.5 million
The apartment comes with David Bowie's personal piano!
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You’ll whaley like this new trend
First there were lobsters, and now there are whales. Sealife-inspired homeware is a big trend this summer
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Cheryl’s eco-friendly Hertfordshire mansion is up for sale, and it could be yours for (just) £5 million
Featuring a private cinema, an indoor pool, and a roof terrace complete with hot tub, it’s surely worth every penny…
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Inject personality into any space by decorating with pattern
Whether you choose bright patterned wallpaper, subtly patterned cushions, or bold contrasting prints, decorating with pattern is a wonderful way to introduce character into a room
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A day in the life of Marie Kondo; the tidiest person on Earth
What does the average day look like for Marie Kondo, the best-selling author of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up? She reveals how her daily life puts the KonMari method to the test
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Two lucky people are spending a night in a tropical penthouse at the top of the London Eye!
A pod in the London Eye has been transformed into a luxury apartment for one night only…
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Live next to the Queen in one of these super-luxury apartments
Can you imagine popping round to Buckingham Palace to borrow some milk from the Queen? For some wealthy buyers, that could soon become a reality...
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The top 5 family-friendly cities in the UK have been revealed
Can you guess the five cities that are the most family friendly in the UK? Is your home city one of them? If not, would you be tempted to move?
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Don’t throw your IKEA furniture away – it could pay for your summer holiday!
Ikea classics are making top prices at auction, with some items going for up to £50,000…
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John Lewis and Liberty have collaborated on a new homeware collection and the results are breathtaking
If you’re a fan of bold interior design and vintage patterns, you’ll love this new collection from John Lewis and Liberty
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A dreamy reading snug has been named this year’s Grand Shed Project winner
A cosy bookworm's retreat and a stylish sewing room are amongst the five unique designs named as the best Grand Shed Project
