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25.08.10
Tile Depot introduces stylish bathroom mirrors and furniture in selected stores

Tile Depot has launched a range of stylish accessories for bathrooms, cloakrooms and en-suites in selected stores.

The brand new selection of beautifully-designed mirrors, a handsome, modern cabinet and a range of bathroom furniture and basin units in a variety of modern finishes is now available from Tile Depot’s flagship store in Slough.

14.07.10
Natural Fibre Rugs – Perfect for Summer Interiors

With summer well and truly here people are looking to freshen up their rooms with a ‘summertime’ look. Rugs made from natural fibres are ideal for the job. This article takes a look on why these rugs are so popular in the summertime and also looks at exactly what’s on offer.

12.07.10
Cozy Winter Desk And Floor Lamps From Skinflintdesign

Looking for an unusual winter lamp or an idea for a special Christmas gift? How about one of UK Vintage lighting dealer Skinflint Design's converted heatlamps?

07.07.10
Tile Depot celebrates opening of new Crawley store with special offers

Tile Depot is celebrating its brand new store in Crawley, with an extensive advertising campaign and special Opening Offers for all customers at the store until 11th July.

07.07.10
New ‘Shower Curtain’ blind from Tuiss.co.uk

Practical doesn't have to be boring. The affordable online window blind retailer www.tuiss.co.uk, announces the launch of their new range of 100% waterproof roller blinds.

05.07.10
Limestone Gallery's Warehouse Sale - With Up To 70% Discount - Starts Soon!

Limestone Gallery's warehouse sale starts on Weds 30th June-17th July with up to 70% discount. In its first sale for 5 years, the supplier to exclusive residences and superyachts around the world, is clearing old stock to make way for a new showroom space with superb stonework on offer at bargain prices.

02.07.10
New and Exclusive to The Tap Centre

The Tap Centre is the one-stop-shop for taps. Whether you're searching for kitchen taps, basin taps, bath taps or anything else, they offer one of the widest ranges with the fastest, most efficient service in the UK. From branded top end goods such as Franke, Grohe, Abode through to Tapcentre.com's own range, they are proud to be the largest dedicated and exclusive retailer of taps.

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Blogs

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29.06.10
Replacement of Shower and Leaking Ceiling

Not quite as tragic as the title suggests! Our very ancient power shower decided to die the same day as the kitchen ceiling developed a leak post shower!

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24.06.10
Wooden Floors – are these really trendy?

Wooden floors seems to be making a massive comeback at the moment, and no we're not all dashing off to our nearest stockist to buy the latest trends, many of us are pulling up that grubby looking carpet to see what lies beneath, and its amazing what treasures can be found under our carpets, once shamelessly covered over without a second thought, these old 'relics' are now breathing new life!

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Home and Decorating Questions

16.03.10
Can a Carpet Fitter replace floorboards?
Dear H&D Magazine, I would like to have my house recarpeted, but there are some floorboards which need replacing. My question is: do I...
16.03.10
Can you carpet uneven floorboards?
Dear H&D Magazine I'd like to have my house carpeted, but the floorboards are really uneven. Can you carpet over uneven floorboards?...
20.11.09
How can I get rid of furniture dents in my carpet?
Question from the H&D Magazine Mailbag... Dear H&D, We've just had a massive re-arrange of firniture in our house, getting rid of...
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Create a canvas to decorate your house

How to create a quick and easy canvas to decorate your home

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In the Living Room

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Events

23 Sep 2010 - 26 Sep 2010
100% Design London

100% Design London is the UK's leading architecture and design event showcasing everything for the modern building and interior.

23 Sep 2010 - 26 Sep 2010
100% Design London, Earls Court

The UK's leading design & architecture event
100% Design London is about the best of contemporary interior design. 100% Design London features world-class interiors show 100% Design, interiors and architectural interiors exhibition 100% Materials and emerging talent showcase 100% Futures.

To ensure your experience at 100% Design London is the very best it can be, we have created a Good Design Manifesto to guide exhibitor selection, visitor inspiration and curation of the event.

2 Oct 2010 - 3 Oct 2010
National Home and Design Show

One of the largest and most Exclusive Home, Interior & Design Shows in Scotland! Promoting Quality & Unique Individuality. Held in the Prestigious 'Highland Hall', Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh

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Resources

UK Green Building Council

The UK Green Building Council (UK-GBC) was launched in February 2007 to bring clarity, purpose and co-ordination of sustainability strategy to the sector.

Dulux Latest Trends

The latest colour trends for interiors from Dulux

Martin Lewis: Money Saving Expert on Homes and Mortgages

Martin Lewis the Money Saving Expert's tips on Homes and Mortgages

Nationwide House Price Index Calculator

Nationwide's house price index calculator is a quick and easy way to estimate the value of your house.

Government Links

Links to Government advice and services from the Direct.gov service


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