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Twee tea  

Bone china clad with polka dot ditsy floral patterns, milk jugs and cake stands are all part of the high tea comeback. So stock up on Darjeeling and scones and get your finest crockery laid out

Best compost buys  

Take the pain out of buying bulky bags of compost over the counter and get them delivered direct to your door

Dramatic dining  

Create a bit of drama in the dining room with a vivid red and white theme - introducing a few splashes of green with plants and accessories to soften the intensity. Read on to find out how to create this room

Fresh living room  

Pretty Spring florals and neutral furnishings look vibrant against classic oak furniture and flooring. Read on to find out how to create this room

Modern bedroom  

Mix dark wood furniture with white for a contemporary bedroom. Read on to find out how to create this room

Bedroom updates for 2008  

Your bedroom should be a cosy sanctuary, a place to retreat to after a long hard day. But there's no need to spend a fortune creating a beautiful boudoir. A few carefully chosen accessories go a long way. By Dotti Fallon

Take one alcove  

Five great ways to turn an awkward space into a stylish storage area courtesy of BBC Good Homes magazine

Pine and blossom card  

This design was inspired by a line drawing from Oriental Flower Designs. Pine and blossom are recurring subjects in Japanese design and painting, and they complement each other perfectly in form and colour. The Chinese lettering in the corner simply means 'good wishes'

Brilliant bedroom storage ideas  

Whether your bedroom is crammed with clothes, or your guest room doubles as a home office, we've got all the tricks to help you store your stuff without compromising on style

Step-by-step guide to envelope cushions  

Add an inviting touch to your sofa with these quick and easy-to-make envelope cushions. BBC Good Homes shows you how

Black & White  

Update a simple white scheme easily by introducing graphic pattern. The combination of black and white is a strong colour statement, so limit pattern to a few key items. Add natural textures and the occasional accessory to tone down the contrast. BBC Good Homes shows you how

Latest kitchen trends  

Kitchen design is moving in exciting new directions. Ideal Home magazine shows you how to give your room a look that is bang up to date

Key trends: Oriental style  

Ultra elegant, the Eastern look can be expensive to put together, but with some clever high-street buys you can create it for a fraction of the price

Key trends: Lacy look  

Glamorous in black or pretty in white, we're loving versatile lace

Key trends: the new classics  

Treat your home. These fantastic buys are hot property for Autumn and will look good for years to come

12 of the best sheer curtains  

Choose from BBC Good Homes' selection of voiles to add a summery touch to your windows

Make a beautiful blind  

Quick and easy to make, a roll-up blind instantly updates a window. Here's how to make one

Step by step guide to Découpage  

Découpage is a craft technique that produces professional-looking results with very little effort on your part. If you know how to cut out pieces of paper and glue them onto surfaces you're halfway there already. Matthew McCabe shows you how to do the rest

Decorating rules debunked  

Rules were made to be broken. Dotti Fallon encourages us to ditch those old-fashioned decorating conventions for these fresh ideas

Easy upholstery  

Transform simple detachable wooden café chairs with a funky new seat covering. Matthew McCabe shows you how

Ten best modern chandeliers  

The classic chandelier has been dazzlingly reinvented for modern homes and we love it

Lighting to suit your budget  

A light for life or light on the pocket? Pick the one to suit your mood and budget

Renovation: Italian home  

Helen and Peter Hannick loved their renovated Umbrian home so much, they decided to move there permanently. Have a look inside their newly renovated Italian farmhouse home

Clean conscience  

Everyday household cleaning products can often contain chemicals which are damaging to the environment. Ronita Dutta selects the top Eco-products for your home

Hello knitty  

Knitting is stitching up a whole new generation of trendy young enthusiasts, and it's not just about scarves anymore. See some of the fun and frivolous items you can make