Latest articles by Anna K. Cottrell
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5 hotel decoration secrets for backyards – to transform your al fresco dining area in time for summerMissing the pleasure of dining out in an impeccably-designed outdoor lounge in a hotel? A luxury interior and hotel designer advises on hotel decoration in your back yard
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The best paint colors for selling a house – interior designers adviseIf you're looking for the best paint colors for selling a house quickly, you're in the right place. We have interior design advice for using them, too
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5 best ways to cut house moving costs – as revealed by consumer expertsYou can cut your moving costs, and these are the top ways to do so
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Sarah Raven shares her favorite herb for growing in a small garden – and how to look after itSarah Raven sings the praises of the 'overlooked' plant that can make for a stunning display in your garden if grown correctly
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4 compromises home buyers should never make – according to a property expertBuying a house requires flexibility and compromise, but these are the non-negotiables, according to a property expert
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The one home improvement that will add the most value to your propertyBrand new data shows that if you only make one improvement to the home you're hoping to sell for more, it should be this one
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The lighting mistake we make every winter – and the expert tips to fix itThis expert lighting tip for winter may surprise you, but it works wonders for dark rooms
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Savvy home movers from coastal areas are leading the Sun Belt Surge to these key citiesAccording real estate experts, the next property hotspots will all be in sunny locations – just not the ones you're probably thinking
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Joanna Gaines's top tips for using green paint will put a spring in your decor's stepGreen is everywhere this season, and Joanna Gaines knows her green; follow her top tips to incorporate it into your interior design this season
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Property experts reveal the top home buyer mistakes to avoid when viewing a houseSome mistakes when buying a home are more serious than others; these are the ones to avoid, according to real estate and mortgage experts
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Monty Don's clever tip for getting three months of beautiful spring flowers from just one containerMonty Don shares his bulb planting tip on how to layer spring bulbs in a container and create the perfect early-blooming display
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The new house moving service that means you can holiday on move dayIf you've ever wished that someone could do your house move for you, it's now a reality – with a brand-new service that doesn't even require your presence during the move
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A house price rise – and further delays – are ahead, Rightmove warns buyersThe UK housing market is not about to slow down, according to the latest Rightmove House Price Index
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Explore Gwyneth Paltrow's grand childhood home in New York CityThe star and Goop entrepreneur grew up in NYC – take a look inside her childhood home
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Friluftsliv is the new lifestyle trend for 2021 we're embracing (sorry, Hygge)It may be even more unpronounceable than hygge, but this open-air living trend is making us feel a little bit more positive about the new year
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This historic Vanderbilt mansion is so big it spans two towns – take the tourThis Vanderbilt mansion is immense – peek inside the 46-bedroom estate
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Explore Michael Jackson's Neverland ranch – finally sold for $22 millionMichael Jackson's (in)famous ranch – finally sold after being on the market since 2015
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Can I still view a house in lockdown? The rules around house viewings as we enter Tier 4With the UK entering another national lockdown, what are the rules around house viewings and house moves?
