How to decorate a Christmas tree: colour schemes, lights and decorations
The right order for decorating a Christmas tree, how many lights each height needs, colour schemes by interior style, white tree ideas and safety tips.
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TV viewing distance: chart by screen size and how to arrange the sofa
How to work out the distance between sofa and TV: the 40 and 30 degree rules, a chart by screen size for Full HD and 4K, how inches are measured and layout tips.
Grey walls: how to choose the right grey and what to pair it with
How to choose the right grey for your walls: undertone, light, light and dark shades, room by room ideas and pairings with white, wood and metal.
How to clean brass: gentle methods, tarnished brass and polishing
How to clean solid, lacquered or tarnished brass with gentle methods, which home remedies to avoid and how to polish and protect it with wax.
Small double bed size: standard dimensions, mattress and room space
A UK small double is 4ft x 6ft 3in, or 120×190 cm, while European brands sell 120×200 cm: how it compares with other sizes, how much space it needs and which bedding fits.
Living room wall colours: how to choose the right shade, with pairings
Living room wall colours made simple: choose by light, pick the right feature wall, palettes by style, pairings with floor and sofa, matt or satin finish.
Modern fireplace ideas: types, sizes and how to fit one in the living room
Wood, pellet, bioethanol, gas or electric: how to choose a modern fireplace, where to place it in the living room, how much space it takes and what to ask the installer.
Small bathroom ideas: modern layouts, sizes and space-saving furniture
Small bathroom ideas with real sizes: compact toilets, basins and shower trays, layouts for 3, 4 and 5 m² and wall-hung units that keep the floor clear.
Dusty pink colour: what it is, colour pairings and decorating ideas
Dusty pink is a muted, warm pink that behaves almost like a neutral at home: the RAL and Pantone references to look for, how it differs from blush and mauve, and how to pair it room by room.
Interior designer cost per square metre in Italy: how fees work
How interior designers charge in Italy, what a project includes and why online average rates need checking.
Black furniture: how to use total black, pairings and care
How to use black at home without weighing it down: finishes, pairings with wood and metal, lighting, care and current examples of black furniture.
