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Decoration

Decoration is at the heart of what we do at House & Garden, and this section gives you access to a host of material, from shopping guides to galleries of inspiration for every room in the house. Perhaps you’re looking to transform your living room, in which case you’ll want to consult our shopping guides for sofas or sofa beds, and browse through design ideas for bookcases and hanging pictures. If you're in need of paint ideas, our feature on Farrow & Ball colours in real homes is a perennial favourite. And if the bedroom needs a refresh, don’t miss our gallery of wardrobe ideas and guide to the best bedding. You might find you need most advice in the really functional spaces like kitchens and bathrooms, so scroll down for design ideas and plenty of advice. We’ve got inspiration for everything from sprawling country houses to small rooms in city flats, from investment purchases to affordable high street finds.

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Decorating advice

Design ideas

All about utility rooms

The dos and don'ts of decorating

The dos and don'ts of decorating

James Mackie’s dos and don’ts of decorating

The dos and don'ts of decorating

Tamsin Saunders' dos and don'ts of decorating

The dos and don'ts of decorating

HÁM Interiors' dos and don'ts of decorating

Decorating Advice

Hubert Zandberg's dos and dont's of decorating

Moving experiences

Moving to the country

Why moving back can be harder than moving away

Moving experiences

What it's really like to renovate a house abroad

The House & Garden Agony Aunt

Dear Fiona: are forever homes a good idea? And if so, what do they need?