Latest articles by Jacky Parker
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How to paint trim - the fast way to refresh your decor without doing a total redecoration
Expert advice on how to paint trim and achieve a professional finish to a brilliantly on-trend design
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How to make chalk paint - it's easier than you think to affordably overhaul your furniture and walls
Knowing how to make chalk paint is a smart and savvy way to overhaul your home and furniture with a stylish matt finish
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Eggshell paint - what is it and how best to use it?
Experts explain how and where to use this eggshell paint, a hard-wearing finish that gives professional results
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The only 3 expert tips you need for how to paint laminate surfaces so as to easily refresh your decor
Experts reveal how to switch up ugly laminate surfaces for a stylish revamp
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How to paint behind a toilet - 3 expert secrets to make those awkward angles easy
The expert secrets for how to paint behind a toilet mean you can give the smallest room a spruce in 3 simple stages
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IS THIS THE COOLEST APARTMENT IN TOWN?
Designed by Bella Freud and Maria Speake, this apartment at the newly revamped Television Centre oozes retro style – and has Soho House White City as its local.
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6 expert tips for buying tiles online - designers on how to avoid expensive mistakes
When buying tiles online, experts explain what to do - and what not to do - to get it right first time
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Walk in shower ideas – 14 ways to add a little luxury to every day bathing experience
Our walk in shower ideas are brimming with tips on bathroom layouts, lighting, storage, tiling and more
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How to refinish wood furniture - easy ways to totally overhaul your decor
Expert advice on how to refinish wood furniture, whether you're upcycling old items, renewing family heirlooms or refreshing favourite pieces
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How to change grout color - the easiest little touch to make your home feel fresh again
Discover how to change grout color and give tiles an uplift in just the way the experts do it
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How to paint a room - the foolproof guide to the perfect finish that will revitalize your home
Knowing how to paint a room means getting a decor update done in a weekend, and done well with this advice from the experts
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How to paint a wall - design professionals explain how to get it exactly right
If you know how to paint a wall then the world of decor overhauls is yours for the taking. Learn from the experts to do it right
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How to paint stripes on a wall - the expert guide to creating show stopping decor
Expert tips for how to paint stripes on a wall mean you can color within the lines while creating incredibly on-trend decor schemes
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Best New York design hotels – where to stay for an interiors fix
From Manhattan to Williamsburg and out to the East Hamptons, we explore the best New York design hotels for a stylish stay
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DIY outdoor kitchens – 10 ways to build an al fresco cooking spot from scratch
Discover the clever ways you can create a DIY outdoor kitchen with your own two hands
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Decorating with plants – inspiring ways to use plants in interior design
Take inspiration when decorating with plants from these incredible interiors where houseplants make a statement
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10 Feng Shui mirror tips that experts say will fill your home with good energy
These Feng Shui mirror ideas will enhance your living space - and may even improve your life
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Bathroom cabinet ideas - 10 ways to maximize space and style in the smallest room
Bathroom cabinet ideas are a way to get cool colors, elegant shapes and hidden depths into your space, with these designer-approved looks
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Decking furniture ideas – 10 ways to furnish a stylish backyard
Try out these decking furniture ideas for a backyard deck that's comfortable and looks good too
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Fern care – top tips for fabulous feathery fronds indoors and out
Up your fern care knowledge with tips from plant experts that will ensure your ferns stay lush in your home and garden
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Rubber plant care – 5 simple steps to a flourishing Ficus Elastica
Learn the basics of rubber plant care as plant experts reveal how to ensure this glossy leafed beauty thrives
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Monstera plant care – how to keep your Swiss cheese plant happy
Heed these expert Monstera plant care tips for a healthy, fast-growing houseplant
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How to choose a living room rug - the 10 ways design experts do it to harmonize a space
Knowing how to choose a living room rug means you pull your room together, with these 10 inspiring pieces of expert advice
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Jade plant care - the 3 easy secrets to success for this structurally beautiful succulent
Jade plant care is easy if you know these simple expert tips for healthy Crassula in your indoor garden