Anna Cottrell
Anna moved into the world of interiors from academic research in the field of literature and urban space four years ago. She has always been interested in how people make houses into homes, and how our concepts of what's stylish change over time. On H&G, she specializes in writing about property – buying, selling, renting, mortgages – sustainability and eco issues. These are areas that really interest her and she loves nothing more than getting to the detail of a difficult subject. She rents her home and is always looking at ways to make it cozy without having to do major DIY.
Latest articles by Anna Cottrell
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What should you never do when staging a house?
A professional home stager names the things you must not do when staging a home
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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Hayley Williams' home in Nashville is a modern Mid-century masterpiece
The Paramore star is parting with one of her quirkily designed Tennessee homes
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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Revealed: the color you should never paint your bedroom
Psychologists name the colors that are likely to disrupt your sleep – and the one that will help improve it
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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Monty Don's tips for ripening green tomatoes will give you a better harvest, even in September
Tomatoes not ripening? Use the gardening guru's clever tips to turn the green fruit red quickly
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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Monty Don says now is the time for propagating plants – and reveals his top 5 tips
The gardening guru's top tips for taking cuttings from plants will give you strong new plants in a way that's eco-friendly – and free
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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Stylist gives top tips for staging an older home for a quick sale
Older homes can be trickier to sell; an interior design professional give top recommendations to spruce up your Mid-century interior – and get quicker and better offers
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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The best places to buy a vacation home in Mexico – the most beautiful spots in a stunning country
The best places to buy a vacation home in Mexico are some of the most gorgeous places we've ever seen, anywhere – the perfect investment into amazing vacations
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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Does a vegetable garden add value to a home? Real estate experts weigh in
Does having a vegetable garden add value to your home? Here's what real estate professionals think
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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The best places to buy a vacation home in Colorado – skiing, hiking trails, and more
The best places to buy a vacation home in Colorado will take your breath away, and will always provide you with a rental income
By Anna Cottrell • Published