Property features

Welcome to our Property Features section, where you can discover the latest home style inspirations and expert advice on making the most of your home. We also talk to people who share the stories behind their homes, whether they currently rent, have bought for the first time or have chosen to move to a bigger home. Register for your free Zooploma for expert advice.

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  Working from home? How to create a home office without losing a room

  September 17, 2020

  From cupboards under the stairs to office corridors, we suss out the creative ways to make working from home possible in the least accommodating spaces.
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  Future of living: 7 ways our homes could adapt to meet a changing world

  September 10, 2020

  From robot builders and treadmills that generate energy, to ‘greening’ the streets and modular houses, we speak to the experts about what could be in store.
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  Top painting tips to spruce up your home this autumn

  August 30, 2020

  Fancy a new look for your home without taking on a major project? If the answer's 'yes', then try these painting tricks.
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  Fancy a big renovation project? 8 top tips for finding and completing a successful doer-upper

  August 10, 2020

  From finding that spending sweet spot to doing renovations in the right order, here’s how to make a success of fixing up your new home.
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  First-Step Stories with Lady Deirdre Dyson: “We raised the roof of the pig sheds and turned them into offices”

  July 28, 2020

  The artist and carpet designer on renovating the rundown Gloucestershire farmhouse she and her husband, inventor Sir James Dyson, had to borrow the deposit to buy in 1971.
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  10 ways to upgrade your kitchen for under £500

  July 22, 2020

  Want to revamp your kitchen without breaking the bank? From upcycled cupboards to slick splashbacks, it’s time to give your kitchen a new lease of life.
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  The 7 must-watch property programmes available to stream now

  July 22, 2020

  If you can’t get enough Grand Designs and Location, Location, Location, here is our pick of the best property programmes to stream online.
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  Thinking of leaving the city? Why it might be time to escape to the country

  July 21, 2020

  With a surge in buyer demand and a shift in homehunters’ priorities thanks to lockdown, now may be the moment to swap the cramped city pad for a spacious country home.
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  5 home improvements that do not require planning permission

  June 28, 2020

  Is your home ready for a post-lockdown refresh? Here are the large projects you can tackle right away...
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  Moving On Up: a two-bed Victorian terrace to a three-bed 1950s house

  June 26, 2020

  Welcome to the first in our latest series, where we speak with people who've moved into a bigger house - and made it their home.
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  How to stage your outdoor space

  June 19, 2020

  The coronavirus pandemic has taught us all the joys of outdoor space. We talk about how to stage yours to wow prospective buyers.
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  Summer 2020 interior design trends

  June 12, 2020

  Interior experts explore the most popular design trends of summer 2020. Think all things colourful, upcycling tricks, statement pieces and more.
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  How to transform your bathroom for under £500

  May 29, 2020

  Give your bathroom a new lease of life. From pops of colour to crafty storage solutions, interior design experts share their top tips.
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  Garden trends for 2020 and beyond

  May 21, 2020

  Garden designers and specialist growers have had to press the pause button this year on Chelsea 2020. But there are still dominant garden trends for us all to take inspiration from