George Clarke has revealed the one thing we are getting wrong when it comes to open plan living and you'll kick yourself for not thinking of it sooner. The architect, best known for his appearances on ...

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Furniture trends for 2025 might feel like the best kind of déjà vu. We’ve welcomed comforting furnishings back into our homes over the past few years, ditched the all-white palette, and embraced ...