For many centuries, the mantelpiece was the most ornamental and artistic feature of a room, traditionally offering the artisan a unique opportunity to create a grand, but individual showpiece of the day, within the room they were creating

Whether you’re dreaming of building your perfect house, planning a renovation, or simply decorating, and want to discover loads of ideas all under one roof, then a trip to the Homebuilding & Renovating shows could be the perfect answer.

Ideas to change the appearance of your gas fire that won’t break the bank.

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Here are some great online interior design tools from mydeco.com that do not need to be downloaded to be used

A modern fire can be dressed with modern rugs for a fresh and bright look for your fireplace in Spring and Summer

If you’re already thinking ahead in your diary, then September is the month for exhibitions to seek out new design trends for 2011.

If your fireplace is looking a bit bare in your living room, some new candles might just brighten it up without making it look over-cluttered, so it stays light and fresh in time for summer.

Having a cosy and comfortable place for your pet to feel warm and secure is important. So, how to give them what they need and keep your rooms looking fabulous?

When you’re searching for design inspiration there’s nothing like browsing through pictures that other people have collected together. Here are 5 of our favourite blogs that use stunning images