Latest articles by Jacky Parker
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Designed for lounging on - the 12 best sectional sofas are the ultimate in laidback style
The 12 best sectional sofas are large enough for the whole family, or ideal for lounging on to watch TV. These range in color and price but all have plenty of style
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'And they get better with age.' The 12 best leather sofas that we love now and you'll love forever
Leather sofas are a durable option for family life, and these 12 of the best are high on aesthetics, quality and style. The dream furniture edit
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'And they're so comfortable!' The 12 best sleeper sofas and sofa beds that feel as good as they look
The 12 best sleeper sofas and sofa beds range from pull outs to sectionals, but they all focus on comfort as much as they do on style
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The 12 best curved sofas we've found to instantly make your home 98% more elegant
The 12 best curved sofas look refined and smart, helping you to create a home in which to entertain, relax and feel super-elegant. Designers love them, and so do we
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'They're so gratifying!' These 5 indoor plants last the longest, so you can love them for years (and struggle to kill them)
These 5 indoor plants last the longest, so they'll be practically be part of your family. And even the least green thumbed will struggle to kill them!
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'Soft, yet soooo luxe.' The 12 best velvet sofas that are just made for reclining beautifully on
The best velvet sofas feel incredibly luxe, but don't all have mammoth price tags to go with. This edit showcases the best for style and price
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Ranging from free to almost free - 6 easy hacks to stop greenfly attacking your garden and keep your backyard beautiful
Knowing how to stop greenfly attacking your garden means all that hard work you've put into creating a beautifully designed space won't be ruined by bugs
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The only 5 tips you need to know about hanging plants indoors - simple steps to successful suspension
An expert guide to hanging plants indoors means you can be trailing vines and other flora throughout your home in no time
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The perfect solution for modern life, the 12 best futons are compact, multi-functional and stylish, too
The 12 best futons all have so many reasons to buy them. Good for sleeping, sitting and fitting into small spaces it helps that they're stylish, too
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'So soothing!" The 12 best green sofas make for instantly relaxed - yet elegant- living room decor
The 12 best green sofas are a mix of styles and shapes but they all have a timeless appeal that feels both contemporary and classic
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'They'll never go out of style!' Our edit of the best blue sofas to help you create a relaxed and elevated living room
The 12 best blue sofas range in size and shape but they all have a timeless appeal, guaranteed to be a wise buy that will look good in your living room for years
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Designers love the trend for 'cuddle couches' so here are the best loveseats to make your home feel more happy
The best loveseats are soft, comfortable and made for sharing or curling up in yourself. Our edit of the most stylish to help make your home feel more cocooning
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Are you even watering them right?! 5 easy hacks to make your roses look better - expert advice for beautiful blooms
Flower and garden experts explain the simple ways to keep rose flourishing and in bloom for longer, helping you maintain a beautiful backyard
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Our edit of the best couches for small spaces mean you can still make a big design statement even in a tiny room
The best couches for small spaces can still be big on design, as edit of the most elegant and comfortable to buy now proves
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The 5 best plants to attract butterflies - beautiful blooms to boost your backyard and the way it works with nature
A nectar-rich backyard or balcony is a magnet for butterflies according to experts
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6 mistakes that make your kitchen seem more cluttered than it actually is, and how to avoid them
These simple adjustments are the way to a streamlined and well organized kitchen, according to interior insiders
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If you get this right, your houseplants will thrive. Experts explain the secret behind a happy indoor garden
Flatter your plants and let them flourish with the right planter according to this expert advice
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"It'll give your home depth." This style expert knows a simple trick to make your houseplants look elevated and expensive
Designer and plant expert Hilton Carter knows how to choose a palette for pots and planters that will elevate your indoor garden
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It's a simple and inexpensive trick and will make your houseplants so much happier - how to get the humidity level right
Simple ways to create a rain forest effect for indoor plants to thrive
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Well, this changes everything - a houseplant expert explains exactly what pots you should choose for better plants
Do plants do better in plastic or ceramic pots? Houseplant expert Lisa Eldred Steinkopf explains how to choose the right material for a thriving indoor garden
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10 colorful indoor plants to give you a beautiful kaleidoscope of joy
From striking leaves to beautiful buds, bracts and blooms, enliven your home with these plants for a spectrum of sensational shades
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Fill your home with instant color! 5 flowers you can easily grow on a windowsill that bloom and bloom
These light loving flowers you can easily grow on a windowsill will thrive in sunny conditions, creating colorful blooms en masse, according to our expert
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Sofa vs sectional – which one is right for you?
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What fruit trees can you grow indoors? 9 tasty crops that will thrive inside if you follow these experts' advice
It's possible to grow delicious edible plants inside. Experts tell us the best indoor fruit trees to try, and explain the way to yield healthy crops