Spring clean? It’s in the genes . . .
	2:13pm Wed 26 Mar 08
	There's no need for guilt if washing windows, clearing out cupboards and polishing surfaces actually fills you with dread — you are not alone

Move on up!

2:07pm Wednesday 26th March 2008

In today's gloomy housing market, trying to sell your existing property and find the right new place can be a bit of a nightmare. Fortunately, there may a simpler solution closer to home, writes Geoffrey Hedge

	An Eastern affair
	12:33pm Wed 26 Mar 08
	You may be totally loyal to your current interior style and comfortable with it, but it is time for a mild flirtation, writes Gabrielle Fagan5Items from John Lewis’ F

	Fit for a queen
	12:25pm Wed 26 Mar 08
	Your partner might not be Prince Charming, but you can still feel like royalty in the bedroom in a four-poster bed, writes Gabrielle Fagan

	Caféstyle
	12:15pm Wed 26 Mar 08
	If there's one piece of furniture that packs a deceptively mighty punch in your home, it's the humble coffee table

	Going for green
	12:03pm Wed 26 Mar 08
	Just as the shoots of green leaves and buds are appearing outdoors and transforming the landscape so green shades are taking root, blooming and refreshing our homes, writes Gabrielle Fagan

	key steps to creating a des res
	11:09am Wed 26 Mar 08
	GET SMART 8 "The biggest mistake people make is not keeping their house in good condition by carrying out regular maintenance, says Tommy, who is an advisor to DIY firm Wickes.

	Don’t move, improve!
	11:07am Wed 26 Mar 08
	It is amazing what you can achieve by investing in a new kitchen or bathroom - or simply giving your home a spring facelift with a lick of paint and some new accessories, writes Gabrielle Fagan

What’s hot, what’s not

12:22pm Tuesday 22nd January 2008

Our quick guide to interior style trends for 2008 Out Minimalism: Martin Waller of interior design specialists Andrew Martin says: "Minimalism has been dethroned by a much glossier look. Look for heavy silks, silk velvets, glazed silks, devoré velvets and even fake furs. "Different textures - rough weaves, smooth silks, basketwork, grainy leather - are as important as colour and pattern."

School of design

12:20pm Tuesday 22nd January 2008

Walking into designer Kelly Hoppen's apartment home is a genuinely jaw-dropping experience - it is a vast loft-style space, but still manages to be cosy and welcoming, writes Gabrielle Fagan

Blazing passions

12:12pm Tuesday 22nd January 2008

When it comes to beating winter chills a fire with flickering flames is so appealing - and an ideal focal point.

Windows of opportunity

12:01pm Tuesday 22nd January 2008

Your windows are a focal point in most rooms, so it is important to choose carefully when you decide to change the look of your home.

What does your house say about you?

11:32am Tuesday 22nd January 2008

Are you Tweedy or a Deco-Ista? Gabrielle Fagan delves into the tribes that inhabit the world of interior design with Hannah Sandling are tell-tale clues in Hannah Sandling's house that point to the fact the glamorous TV presenter is in love.

	Green revolution
	11:25am Tue 22 Jan 08
	There's a wind of change blowing through interiors which has been long overdue, carrying with it new looks that are not just welcome, but also worthy and warming, writes Gabrielle Fagan

Real style is cheap

10:53am Tuesday 22nd January 2008

Gabrielle Fagan finds out why we don't have to pay over the odds for goods and services when she meets bargain guru and TV presenter Alison Cork Cork is not the sort of person you want to meet at the sales. She seeks out home bargains like a heat-seeking missile and nothing, repeat nothing, gets in her way.