How to prep and paint your outside space in a weekend
Bring your outdoor space to life with vibrant colours on walls, balconies, pots and garden furniture.
The independent garden centres and shops staying open in lockdown
Where to buy fireworks in London in time for Bonfire Night
Where to buy fireworks in London in time for Bonfire Night
You can still get a last-minute back-garden firework fix at these shops and websites.
A step-by-step guide to decorating your first home on a tight budget
How to get the natural look in your home with rattan or cane furniture
How to get the natural look in your home with rattan or cane furniture
New cane and rattan capture the mood. Follow Barbara Chandler on Instagram @sunnygran
'Broken plan': will lockdowns spell the end of open-plan living?
Hands-free gadgets and storage ideas for clever kitchen makeovers
Hands-free gadgets and storage ideas for stylish kitchen makeovers
Lockdown turned the kitchen into the home’s multifunctional centre. Better storage, surface space and tech suit our new lifestyles. Follow Barbara Chandler on Instagram @sunnygran
The interiors trends and new paint colours to look out for this autumn
Bold walls and natural materials among this season's interiors trends
Whether you like bold and bright or cosy, low-key interiors, there’s an expert who agrees. You can’t go wrong this season, says Barbara Chandler (@sunnygran).
Six top tips for buying a new sofa — the star of the lockdown show
What to look out for as this year's London Design Festival goes online
Emerging names and brands to watch on Design Festival final weekend
London Design Festival is back to lift spirits with world-beating work from creatives and craftspeople. Follow Barbara Chandler on Instagram @sunnygran
New charity launched to promote BAME creatives in UK design industry
New charity launched to promote BAME creatives in UK design industry
London is rich in hugely talented designers from black and minority ethnic backgrounds. A new charity aims to nurture them and boost their ranks. Follow Barbara Chandler on Instagram @sunnygran
How to create a gallery wall — and where to buy framed art or prints
Natural materials and made-to-last homeware among new season's trends
Natural materials and made-to-last homeware among new season's trends
Customers looking for quality homewares that last are turning to timeless style and low-key colours. Follow Barbara Chandler on Instagram @sunnygran.
