It's not important how much money you spend on decorating but how wisely you spend it. Imagination is your most potent ally. Use our 10 tips for making the most of your budget. So put on your decorating thinking cap to save money and add style. ...

 The fabrics you pick for your upholstery pieces and the lighting fixtures you place overhead and at tabletop height can make a room sparkle or fall flat. According to Candice Olson, interior designer, bringing the necessary ‘bling’ to a space demands two important decorating concepts - dramatically detailed or ...

  Whether you are at the end of your renovation and painting project or simply looking for a way to update your decor, you need to create an ambiance in your home that reflects your personality. The solution? A few judiciously selected accessories and accents on which to ...

Take note of these portable decorating ideas from designer Charles Birdsong. 1. When hanging art over a mantle or console, measure the vertical space, and hang objects closer to the mantle or console rather than in the exact middle of the space. This will lend a more human scale ...

Transform a junk shop find to a treasured possession! You will need: - Old mirror - Vaseline - Newspaper - Masking tape Here's how: Clean the mirror well. Lay flat in a well ventilated area, ...

Increase the feeling of light and space in your bathroom with a custom-made mirror with the frame stained to suit your colour scheme. This one was designed with the Zen bathroom in mind. Increase the feeling of light and space in your bathroom with a custom-made mirror with the frame stained ...

Create the look of tile without the work or expense by framing a mirror with photocopied images. You will need: • Photocopies of prints or other images that resemble tile • Clear spray sealer • Ruler and straightedge • Wallpaper paste or decoupage medium ...

 Bathroom storage is a must for putting away all your bathroom essentials. This quick and easy storage unit offers you the solution. You will need: Ready-to-paint 5-drawer CD storage chest Emulsion paint in 3 colours Paintbrush Matt acrylic ...

 A bright, cheerful deckchair invites you to enjoy the fruits of your labours - the epitome of summer relaxation. You can often find old wooden deckchairs at junk shops or auctions - you may even have a couple with rotting canvas covers in your own garage. ...

 In the master bath, the trend is for people to want sheer indulgence and timeless beauty, and traditional Italian design provides that. And more contemporary Italian design fits right in with modern, metro bathroom design. It's all polished and refined and so easy to live with. If either ...

 Ordinary bathrooms have been transformed into luxurious spaces, making full use of space and light. Pedestal sinks are admired for their style and forgiven for their lack of storage space. The one in this bath prompted a wall of storage that rivals any vanity-bound sink. Glass-front cabinets ...

OK Girls, imagine this ... You've hard a really hard day at work and need to unwind. Enter into your airy, spacious bathroom. Elegant coloured marble surrounds you, and assorted greenery adds to the sense of freshness and well-being. Start the spa bath, add a generous splash of bubble bath, have ...

If you are renovating a small bathroom you want to try and give the illusion of more space. There are several design tricks that you can use... Mirrors are a great way to add depth, width and length to a small room but don't over do it, one largish mirror ...

Nothing makes a bathroom appear smaller and drearier than insufficient lighting. A bathroom needs plenty of even, shadow-free lighting for shaving, grooming, and applying makeup. The appearance, performance, and safety of your bathroom will improve dramatically if it's illuminated properly. In this bath, you can see ...

Want little changes with big impact? Here, 20 easy ways to turn so-so space into your dream home. Tabletop Tricks 1. Be creative with silk roses. Make an impromptu table runner by scattering a layer of petals over a console or a dining room table. 2. Dine with dish towels. ...