Denise O'Connor
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- Sep 29, 2026
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How to furnish a smaller home with what you already own (opens the original)
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Moving from a large house to a smaller house or an apartment comes with lots of decisions, but one of the biggest is what to bring with you. Furniture, artwork and possessions collected over many years can be hard to part with, especially when you know you wonât have room for everything. But deciding what to keep isnât just about taking the things that will fit. Here are some ways to identify the pieces that matter and make them work in your new home. Look around your home and identify the t
Donât let social media inspo stress you out. Hereâs what you really need to furnish your new home (opens the original)
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Moving into a new home can come with a surprisingly long list of things you need, or think you need, to buy. And after the cost of buying and moving, you may not have much left in the budget to furnish it. Standing in a half-empty house without the money to do everything at once can feel daunting, but having to take things slowly isnât necessarily a bad thing. It gives you time to work out what you really need and where your money is best spent. Here are a few things to consider that can help
Should you keep your bath even if you donât use it? (opens the original)
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When youâre planning a bathroom renovation, a common dilemma is whether the bath should stay or go. Even people who say they havenât used their bath in years can become nervous at the thought of removing it, particularly if itâs the only one in the house. Many people have come to accept that a family home should have a bath, even if the family living there doesnât actually use it. So, is it really a mistake to get rid of one? Here are a few things to consider before you decide. Does anyo
Top tips to make your home smell fresh and welcoming (opens the original)
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We all want our homes to make a good first impression. We give a lot of thought to what someone sees when they walk through the front door: the colour on the walls, the lighting, the furniture. But how our home smells can be just as important. An unpleasant smell can undermine even the most immaculate interior, while a home that smells fresh and clean is instantly inviting. The problem is, we quickly get used to the everyday smells in our own homes and often donât notice them. Here are a few t
Five decision-making strategies to make your renovation less daunting (opens the original)
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One of the most underestimated challenges when renovating a home isnât the budget or the building work, itâs making decisions. People often assume designers make confident decisions because they instinctively know what looks good. The truth is, confidence comes not just from instinct, but from having a clear framework for making decisions. Once you understand that framework, even the most daunting renovation becomes much easier to navigate. Here are five strategies to help you make design de
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